If it seemed to viewers at home like there was a lot more Robert Quinn in the Bears’ 20-19 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday, they were correct. And it made a big difference.
While Quinn never got to Tom Brady or made a tackle (he did think quickly to pounce on the fumble caused by cornerback Kyle Fuller in the second quarter), his presence was a big help to Khalil Mack. Mack had two sacks and would’ve had another if not for a personal foul call.
The Bears appeared to be restricting Quinn to third downs and other obvious passing situations in his first three games, but played him a season-high 58% of the snaps in the Bucs game.