The Chicago Bears signed former All-Pro edge rusher Robert Quinn to line-up opposite one of the best in the game in Khalil Mack. But just how close was Quinn to not joining Chicago’s dominant defense?
Apparently, it was a coin-flip decision.
But not an actual coin flip, as previously thought. When describing his decision to sign with the Bears over the Atlanta Falcons, Quinn compared it to a coin flip, noting that he was 50-50.
Ok. Just to clarify. This did not come down to an actual coin flip for the #Bears and Robert Quinn. I'm being told it was meant to illustrate the closeness of his decision. https://t.co/rgN9MFmWTQ
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) April 3, 2020
Even if Quinn flipped an actual coin, it doesn’t matter. Ultimately, Quinn is in Chicago and looking to add some swagger to a Bears’ pass rush that had an off year in 2019.
Quinn had 11.5 sacks last season with the Dallas Cowboys — and that was without Mack on the other side. Just imagine what Quinn can do with Mack pulling those double-teams. It’s everything the Bears were hoping for with Leonard Floyd.
Obviously joining a Bears defense with guys like Mack, Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman, Eddie Jackson, Danny Trevathan and Kyle Fuller has its perks. This is a group that, even on a down year, still managed to dominate.
And I’m sure that $70-million contract didn’t hurt either when Quinn was making his decision.