Quinton Coples Wears Many Hats

Posted Jun 19, 2015
Versatility is a big weapon in Quinton Coples' arsenal. And actually, I think that's hurt him in some fans' eyes because he's never been turned loose for a prolonged period as a pass rusher. But that's OK with Q. Just tell him what you want him to do. "I'm 'zero to free safety,' " he said of his position, zero being zero-technique, head-up on the center. (New York Jets)

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