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Quinn, Richard “Big Rich”

Card: Playoff 2008
Acquired: 2012, Target Authentic Memorabilia Autograph Edition

At 6’4″, 260, Richard Quinn was a 2nd round pick by the Broncos out of North Carolina. A solid in-line blocker, the Broncos passed up some intriguing TE’s to reach for a prospect with only 12 career catches for 124 yards and 2 TDs, during the 2009 draft. Essentially the Broncos thought that he’d make a nice fit in Josh McDaniels’ offensive system as basically an extra tackle who could quietly release off the line of scrimmage and pull down a few receptions in Jumbo sets. “Big Rich” made his first career reception in 2010, with 1 reception for 9 yards, but after a knee injury, he’d be cut with an injury settlement in 2011 from the Broncos. The Redskins signed Quinn later that season and he’d see the turk in the final cutdowns of the 2012 season. He quickly found a home with the Cincinnati Bengals and has been off and on their roster a few times since.

Jones, Jacoby “Jakespeare”

Card: Playoff 2008
Acquired: TTM 2009, Texans Blitz

Jacoby Jones was drafted by the Houston Texans out of tiny Lane College (Jackson, Tn) in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL draft. A track and field beast in college, Jones is a dangerous threat every time he touches the ball and was immediately penciled in (replacing Jerome Mathis) as the punt and kick returner and as an intriguing wide receiver project.   Many fun stories surround the young Jones, and fellow wide receiver David Anderson has called himself Jones’ interpreter.  Hopes were high riding into 2010 that after Jacoby’s 2009 performance, he would be ready to take over opposite Andre Johnson, but still lacks the proper hand-eye coordination and has dropped some easy balls. Otherwise Jakespeare has a great combination of size and speed and is a genuine playmaker. Many of my friends had Jones targeted as an upcoming fantasy football stud, but I disagreed with Kevin Walter still in the fold. Still, Jacoby remains a speedy return man that all teams must account for at all times when he is on the field.

G/Gs 59/11    Rec  96     Yds  1229    Avg   12.8    Td   9    Lg  47  |
Kr 64    Yds   1490    Avg  23.3     Td   1     Lg   95t   |
Pr  130    Yds  1302   Avg 10.0    Td  2      Lg   74t