Quinn's Competition

[BIG DAWG]

WR - Aaron Brown - 6'3" 212 - New Hampshire

The tall, angular receiver was the complement to the Wildcats record-breaking receiver David Ball. He had decent production as the team's number-two receiver last season with 39 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns. Brown isn't overly physical due to his long and lanky frame, but is a willing blocker.

"He really has no weaknesses other than that he just wasn't as productive as Ball," said Bills coordinator of college scouting Doug Majeski. "He played a good role in that offense, but wasn't the main go-to guy. They did use him down the field because he was a bigger, faster version of Ball. Ball was more of the underneath guy."

WR - Jemalle Cornelius - 5'11" 184 - Florida

Cornelius was a highly decorated high school receiver out of Florida that was forced to play behind a pair of talented wideouts in Dallas Baker and Andre Caldwell on the Gators' national championship squad. He was the team's third leading receiver last season with the highest yards per catch (15.4) among the regulars with 34 catches for 523 yards and three touchdowns.

"A good college receiver that has speed and hands," said Haering. "He always caught the ball and ran good routes. Even though his production was limited because of the number of good receivers on that team he could have easily been a number one receiver in a lot of college offenses."

Cornelius ran in the mid-4.5s at the combine, but ran much better at Florida's pro day hitting the low 4.4s on most stopwatches.

WR Scott Mayle - 6'1" 178 - Ohio

Mayle is another two sport athlete who also was a sprinter and All-American long jumper for the Bobcats. Mayle placed fourth in the nation in the long jump at the Indoor Track and Field championships. He finished his college career with 107 receptions for 1,847 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also served as the team's kick returner.

"He can really stretch the field and scare you down the field," said Majeski. "They had a real productive running back at Ohio so even though they went three-wide a lot they were a running team. But when they got the ball to this guy he can really get away from people. He just didn't get enough balls and that might have been partly because of their offense. But he's one of the faster kids we looked at in college football. He ran a 4.38 this spring."

WR Johnny Quinn - 6'0" 200 - North Texas

The Mean Green's all-time leading receiver holding the records for all-time receptions and receiving yards. He had the third longest active reception streak in the country with a catch in 47 straight games. Quinn finished his career with 187 catches for 2,706 yards (14.4 avg.) and 21 touchdowns. He also served as the team's primary kick and punt returner.

"He's a guy that's versatile and can do all kinds of things," said Heinlen. "He played on all of their special teams. He has very good hands. His speed is marginal, but he's a big kid that's physical. He blocks and does all the little things and understands the nuances of the position."

Already talking down to our NT boy...no respect!

I say if you can't start on some of the teams that are listed, with the exception of the Florida kid, Johnny should prove better than them when they get on the field.

Edited May 3, 2007 by BIG DAWG

[Smitty]

Already talking down to our NT boy...no respect!

I say if you can't start on some of the teams that are listed, with the exception of the Florida kid, Johnny should prove better than them when they get on the field.

How is that talking down to him? With the exception of the comment that his speed is marginal, that's a glowing assessment. And in NFL terms, his speed IS marginal. That's not disrespectful, it's the truth. But it doesn't mean he can't be a successul NFL receiver. There's more than a few receivers in the hall of fame who had marginal speed.

That reviewer saw all of Quinn's assets, and it sounds like he believes Johnny can play in the NFL.

Edited May 3, 2007 by Smitty

[woodyno.1]

lets go johnny

[BIG DAWG]

I was just popping off...Johnny will be fine

[Monkeypox]

the value in special teams will put Johnny in.

[Bryan316]

"He's a guy that's versatile and can do all kinds of things," said Heinlen. "He played on all of their special teams. He has very good hands. His speed is marginal, but he's a big kid that's physical. He blocks and does all the little things and understands the nuances of the position."

That right there will either get him a spot on the roster or make him shine in the preseason and get picked up elsewhere. There are plenty of receivers that can run down the field and catch, but there are few who can block like he's done or play different roles on special teams.

[GreenBat]

His speed is marginal, but he's a big kid that's physical.

Since when is 4.44 marginal.

[PHSCoach]

Since when is 4.44 marginal.

Because when he ran at UNT he ran a 4.5 high

His speed will be fine once he gets back into shape and that foot is built back up

Edited May 4, 2007 by PHSCoach

[good_ken]

Since when is 4.44 marginal.

That speed is average when linebackers and ends run a 4.5, defensive backs run in the 4.3s and low 4s. Fortunately for him, he runs excellent routes, and is a tireless worker....which will help him a lot.

[ParksAndRecRick]

Johnny will play in the NFL! Case closed!