Robert Quinn is unconventional, and understanding him requires you to abandon any assumptions. He isn’t going to fit neatly inside any typical framework.
He lives peacefully amid the tension of various contradictions.
As a defensive end, Quinn is one of his generation’s elite pass rushers and set the Bears’ single-season record with 18.5 sacks last season. But his style defies fundamentals. Quinn is known for bending his body almost parallel to the ground as his legs churn around a blocker, earning the nickname Gumby for his rubbery flexibility. It can’t be taught, nor should it be.
He is fervent about his work, but his tone is understated.