Here's How Dominant Robert Quinn Was In Just 25 Snaps

The Chicago Bears signed Robert Quinn with a clear intent in mind. They needed somebody across from Khalil Mack who could rush the passer. Leonard Floyd never managed to get it done with any consistency. So GM Ryan Pace made the bold decision to sign the 30-year old pass rusher to a five-year deal worth $70 million. Things didn't start too well. Quinn suffered through some issues in training camp, then missed the season opener in Detroit with an ankle injury. People wondered if he'd be able to suit up for the home opener at Soldier Field against the New York Giants. That answer became clear when he practiced in full on Friday. Still, what could the team realistically expect from him? Especially since they limited his actual snaps to just 25? Turns out they got their money's worth.

Robert Quinn affected the game greatly on a pitch count

Play #1 - The strip-sack

[video width="1052" height="592" mp4="https://www.sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Robert-Quinn-sack.mp4"][/video] This was the Giants' third offensive play of the game. It's 3rd and 6. Quinn is playing his first official snap as a Bear. On the snap, he chops the left hand of the offensive tackle, bends and blows by him. As Daniel Jones cocks his arm, Quinn swats the ball out of his hands. This allows Khalil Mack to recover the fumble, leading the Bears to a field goal a few minutes later.

Play #2 - The stunt

[video width="1052" height="592" mp4="https://www.sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Robert-Quinn-stunt.mp4"][/video] One thing that is so often forgotten about Quinn is his speed. His accelerates so fast that is often catches blockers by surprise. Watch here. He runs a delayed stunt, letting Mario Edward Jr. pulled the guard out into the tackle. Then he loops to the inside and zooms right into the face of Jones. If the QB doesn't unload that ball when he did, it's a sack. Instead, because he felt the pressure, it's an interception instead.

Play #3 - The 3rd down incompletion

[video width="1052" height="592" mp4="https://www.sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Robert-Quinn-pressure-that-leads-to-INC.mp4"][/video] This is one of the underrated plays of the entire game. It's 3rd and 10. The Giants are driving in Bears territory trailing 17-10. There's 7:51 left in the game. Again Quinn comes off the edge so fast, bending around the left tackle and putting heat on Jones. Unable to survey, he throws a bad pass in tight coverage for an incompletion. New York is forced to settle for a field goal. This proved vital at the end of the game as the Giants had to go for a TD instead of a potential winning field goal.

Play #4 - The overlooked pressure

[video width="1052" height="594" mp4="https://www.sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Robert-Quinn-final-play.mp4"][/video] Final play of the game. This one gets overlooked because it ends in offensive pass interference. Understand this is a three-man rush. Despite that Quinn is still able to get enough heat on Jones to flush him out to his right. If that doesn't happen, it's possible the QB is able to stick in the pocket and keep looking for an open receiver. Would the refs have noticed the PI if that happened? Thanks to Quinn, nobody will ever know.