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CHAPTER EIGHT
QUINCY JOINS
THE COWBOYS
THE 2001 NFL DRAFT
With the 2001 NFL Draft quickly approaching, the Dallas Cowboys found themselves in an undesirable position. Troy Aikman had retired from football.
DRAFT POSITION
The Cowboys Needed A Quarterback
After his disappointing year at Georgia, most teams had dropped Quincy’s projected draft position to somewhere around the third to fifth rounds. The Cowboys were in need of a quarterback, but the options were limited.
THE SCOUTING VERDICT
WE KNEW HE WAS A GUY WITH PHYSICAL GIFTS.
HIGHLIGHT
Highlight: Another Play
PLAYING THROUGH IT
2003
Broken jaw suffered on Oct. 5 vs. Arizona. He only missed one game.
2008
Broken ribs suffered on Oct. 26 vs. Tampa Bay. Left the game early, but was back the next week.
2008
Sprained right shoulder suffered on Sept. 15 vs. Philadelphia. He finished the game with a team-high seven catches.
2012
Lacerated spleen suffered in the preseason opener against Oakland on Aug. 13. He missed the rest of the preseason, but was back for the regular-season opener against the Giants on Sept. 5.
