"Quincy Williams is not a coverage linebacker, and he never has been. He will not be floating around in space trying to run with slot receivers or carry tight ends down the seams. When you look at the snap data, it's not even debatable. He spent hundreds of snaps in the box, very few on the edge, only a handful in the slot, and almost none on the outside. That tells you exactly how defenses should play him."
"What I like about Quincy Williams is simple: when he sees it, he goes. There's no dancing, no waiting for someone else to make the play. He triggers fast and shows up with bad intentions. Is he perfect? Absolutely not, but were any of the Cowboys linebackers last season even above average. He will miss a tackle here and there because of his aggressive play style, but I'll take that every day over a linebacker who catches blocks and gets pancaked."
Quincy Williams primarily operates in the box and is not suited to playing extensive coverage or edge roles. Snap data shows hundreds of snaps in the box, very few on the edge, and almost none outside, indicating his role is to attack downhill. He plays aggressively, triggers quickly, and finishes plays with intent, accepting occasional missed tackles as a trade-off for violent run defense. He lines up across weak side, strong side, and interior looks, making him versatile within the box. He offers little as a pass rusher and fits best in a scheme that lets him scrape, chase, and hit.
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