Dolphins To Sign Ex-OU Lineman Quinn

[Coachnorm]

Undrafted offensive lineman J.D. Quinn, whose brief career at Oklahoma led to NCAA sanctions, has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins."Fortunately Miami is willing to give him a second chance," his agent, Cameron Foster, said Saturday.

Quinn took part in the rookie camp last weekend and the Dolphins are expected to announce the signing Monday.

Foster said 20 NFL teams told him that if not for the off-the-field issues, they had Quinn projected as a draft pick, some as high as the third round.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Quinn played mostly center last year for Montana, which reached the Football Championship Subdivision title game before losing to Richmond. Quinn played guard in at Montana in 2007 and as a freshman for Oklahoma in 2005.

Bit of a Bad Boy but played both Guard and center. If he can kee his nose clean he should at least provide depth in the middle line area.

 

[Cooley Cadets]

What were the off-field issues?

What is the prognosis of him being able to keep his nose clean?

 

[Coachnorm]

What were the off-field issues?

What is the prognosis of him being able to keep his nose clean?

Good questions.

Quinn and quarterback Rhett Bomar were dismissed by the Sooners in August 2006. This was a result of NCAA investigation where the two were working (not working) at a car dealership (booster). You get to drive a new car and have a nice weekly income and only really show up to meet the boosters friends. Oklahoma got in trouble and had 8? wins taken away that were later returned on appeal.

At Montana Quinn got tagged for two DUIs. Now he has gotten into a program and has been clean for a year. So he is a risk to fall off the wagon but time will tell.

 

[Cooley Cadets]

Good questions.

Quinn and quarterback Rhett Bomar were dismissed by the Sooners in August 2006. This was a result of NCAA investigation where the two were working (not working) at a car dealership (booster). You get to drive a new car and have a nice weekly income and only really show up to meet the boosters friends. Oklahoma got in trouble and had 8? wins taken away that were later returned on appeal.

At Montana Quinn got tagged for two DUIs. Now he has gotten into a program and has been clean for a year. So he is a risk to fall off the wagon but time will tell.

I remember the Bomar stories - guess I never focused on anyone else. I gave Rhett a pass on that so I guess I should do the same with Quinn.

As for the TWO DUIs I would feel better if he learned after the 1st one but if he has been clean for a year I would say better late than never and find him a gamble well worth any investment actually made by signing him.

Guess I really start becoming reluctant is when the offenses are not youthful indiscretions but something more ominous.

 

[Sgt John]

Had Quinn stayed at OU I project he would have been a second round talent. This is a great signing for Miami at extremely low risk. My only concern would be him keeping his nose clean around all the night life down there, but at UDFA prices its worth a shot.

 

[WesDawg]

Oh, he'll keep his nose clean alright.

2 words:
Parcells.
Switchblade.

Keep it strong, Tuna.