Quinton Coples Moves Inside

Posted Aug 11, 2010
Quinton Coples spent his sophomore season backing up current Seattle Seahawk E.J. Wilson at strong-side defensive end, accumulating 22 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. Fast forward to this past spring and Coples had assumed the starting role at end opposite Robert Quinn, while also working at defensive tackle in the nickel package to inject more speed and pass-rushing ability into the front line. (Inside Carolina)

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