Some Insight on our new offensive weapon - Q. Morgan.....

[numnuts23]

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Recently I was able to conduct an interview with Kansas State's standout WR prospect, Quincy Morgan. Morgan, who led the Wildcats in every receiving category in his two seasons at KSU, is now poised to make the move to the NFL. At 6'0", 209, and running an impressive sub 4.4/40, Morgan possesses a great blend of size, speed, strength, and the ability to run after the catch(RAC). He's a two time All-Big 12 selection and was named to the All-American team in 2000. He's an impressive looking WR whose got the potential to come in and make plays immediately. Below is some info on Quincy, followed by our interview.








Name: Quincy Morgan

School: Kansas State

Position: WR

Height" 6'0"

Weight: 209

40 Time: 4.38

Draft Status: Mid-Late 1st round projection

My View: Quincy is a very nice, laid back, intelligent young man. He's got top 15 talent and will be a steal if he goes in the late first round. He's got the size/sped combo that NFL offensive coordinators love. Quincy has the ability to turn a short 5 yard pass into a 75 yard TD. He's one of the best receivers in running after the catch. He'll be able to step into any offensive system and make plays.


INTERVIEW:


Q: What kind of person will an NFL team be getting when they draft you?

Q.M.: On the field they get a competitor, a hard worker, and a proven winner. Off the field, they'll get a well rounded, nice man who will never get in trouble.

Q: What have you heard about your draft status?

Q.M.: It varies week to week. I've heard anywhere from the mid first to the early second round. Only the Lord knows where I'll go. He has a plan.

Q: What are your plans for after your football career is over?

Q.M.: I want to start my own business so I can be my own boss. Something like what you have. I want to be able to work from home, spend time with the family and work when I want to work.

Q: What are your three playing strengths?

Q.M.: I think my ability to run after the catch is my greatest assett, followed by my ability to stretch the field and my physicality.

Q: Do you have any weaknesses in your game that you're looking to improve on?

Q.M.: I don't think I have one weakness that stands out, but I do feel I can improve in all areas of my game.

Q: Are you physically ready for the NFL?

Q.M.: I believe I am. I have the size, strength, and speed to come in and play right away. I've been preparing my body for this moment for years. I know I'm ready to step in and make a difference.

Q: Are you mentally ready as well?

Q.M.: Yes. I went to a school that played in a hard conference(Big 12) and we had to be mentally prepared ever week. I think I'll be able to adjust to the different things the NFL will present to me. I'm a good learner and very coachable as well.

Q: With the draft just 3 weeks away, what are you doing to stay focused?

Q.M.: I surround myself with my family and friends. I work out everyday and come home and play my Playstation and talk with my best friend.

Q: With David Terrell and Koren Robinson getting all the hype as the two best receivers in the draft, how do you feel your game stacks up with their's?

Q.M.: I think my numbers speak for themselves. Both those guys are excellent players, but I don't see what they have on me. I feel we're all big, physical, and fast receivers, but I think I have the full package. I wish those guys well.

Q: What was the combine like for you?

Q.M.: It was a great experience. I don't think I'll ever forget it. It was great meeting all the different receivers from around the country and meeting all the coaches and GM's was very nice. I learned alot.

Q: Can you be an impact player in your rookie season?

Q.M.: Yes I can. I think I'm one of those guys who can make something happen whenever the ball is in my hands. I'm a playmaker and that's what I'll do at the next level.

Q: What are your goals for your rookie year and beyond?

Q.M.: I want to be known as a steady, consistent receiver who made plays. I'm going after that Super Bowl ring though. That's what I want.

Q: What teams have expressed the most interest in you thus far?

Q.M.: The Saints, Jets, Patriots, Seahawks, Chiefs, and Dolphins, but there's no telling what will happen between now and April 21st.

Q: What team did you grow up watching and wanting to play for?

Q.M.: The Cowboys. That's my home team. Everyone loves the Cowboys in Texas.

Q: Would you like to play for them now?

Q.M.: Sure. It wouldn't hurt to play for a team close to home. I honestly don't care where I go. I am blessed to have this opportunity to live out my dream.

M.G.: Thanks for your time Q! Good Luck in the future!!!

Q.M.: I appreciate it. It was good talking to you Matt.

[AJM1613]

Originally Posted by numnuts23

move to the NFL. At 6'0", 209, and running an impressive sub 4.4/40, Morgan possesses a great blend of size, speed, strength, and the ability to run after the catch(RAC).

40 Time: 4.38

Quick little guy ain't he?

[CowboyManDan]

Originally Posted by numnuts23

Q: What team did you grow up watching and wanting to play for?

Q.M.: The Cowboys. That's my home team. Everyone loves the Cowboys in Texas.

Q: Would you like to play for them now?

Q.M.: Sure. It wouldn't hurt to play for a team close to home. I honestly don't care where I go. I am blessed to have this opportunity to live out my dream.

That is interesting...

[numnuts23]

Notes: Played at Blinn College in Kansas in 1996 and ’97 and was considered one of the best junior college players in the country. Also ran track at Blinn. Transferred to Kansas State in ’98 and redshirted because he was not ready to grasp the system. Redshirt year seemed to pay off, as he caught 42 passes for 1,007 yards and nine touchdowns in ’99 and averaged 48.7 yards on his nine TD catches. Caught a career-best 64-1,166-14 and returned seven kickoffs for 160 yards in 2000. Was a first-team All-Big 12 pick at wide receiver in ’99 and 2000.
Positives: Very good size and speed. Has the ability to get deep and separate. Good runner after the catch. A play maker and a big-play guy. Wants the ball in the clutch. Can dominate games at times, as he showed in the 2000 game against Nebraska.

Negatives: Hot-and-cold player who has too many lapses in concentration. Drops too many balls and lacks some discipline. Gets careless with the ball and will fumble. Did not work out at the Combine even though he was not injured.

Summary: Could be an impact player or a disappointment. Has the tools to excel but must improve his approach to the game and focus to realize his potential, or else he may be a guy who teases with his talent but can’t be relied upon every week.

[numnuts23]

2001 NFL Draft:
QUINCY MORGAN, Wide Receiver
School: Kansas State University Wildcats. Height: 6:00.6. Weight: 214. Hometown: Garland, Texas

ANALYSIS

Positives…Money receiver who thrives to get the ball in pressure situations...Naturally strong athlete with great field acceleration...Has a sudden burst out of his cuts and is known for making the off-balance grabs near the sidelines...Has the quickness to consistently beat the defender on deep routes...Makes most of his yardage after the catch, easily turning the defensive back on his routes while kicking into second gear to run away from his man...Very aggressive route runner, trying to get into the end zone every time he touches the ball...Has quick plant-&-cut ability and loves when the defenders give him even the tiniest of cushions...Uses his hands and arms well to escape the press and knock defenders off stride near the line...Shows smooth and fluid body adjustments while tracking the ball in flight...Very effective at uncovering in time for the quarter-back to deliver the ball to him in the short area...Big target who shows no hesitation going over the middle...Makes over-the-shoulder grabs look routine.


Negatives…Has been a problem for the coaching staff, as he needs to be pushed and prodded in order to play up to his vast potential...Not that respected by his teammates, leading the life of a loner...No “rocket scientist” in the class room and his lack of intelligence sometimes carries over onto the field...Not a natural pass catcher, as he will make stabs at the ball, rather than extending to snatch...Always looking for that “home run” ball, which sometimes causes concentration lapses, resulting in drops of easily catch-able balls...Shows little willingness to block, preferring to just “pester” his man and making no effort to sustain his blocks.


CAREER NOTES

Another in a long line of junior college discoveries (Blinn College) during the Bill Snyder era... Two-year starter who has a Keyshawn Johnson-like attitude when it comes to playing the game (just give me the ball)...Led or tied for the team lead in receptions in 21 of 24 regular seasons games he’s played in for the Wildcats...One of only seven players in school history to catch over 100 passes and one of only four to gain over 2000 yards receiving in a career...Only player in KSU annals to gain over 1000 yards receiving in a season twice in a career (Only other player to gain over 1000 yards in a season was Darnell McDonald with 1092 yards in 1998)...In just two seasons, he’s managed to grab 106 passes for 2173 yards and 23 touchdowns...His 106 catches rank sixth on the school’s career-record list...Only Michael Smith (2457, 1988-91) and Kevin Lockett (3032, 1993-96) gained more yards receiving in a career at Kansas State...His average of 20.5 yards per catch set a new school career-record...His eight 100-yard performances are one shy of Smith’s KSU all-time record of nine...His 23 touchdowns are topped only by Lockett’s 26 in school history.


2000 SEASON

All-American first-team choice by Football News, adding second-team accolades from The NFL Draft Report and third-team honors from The Sporting News...Unanimous All-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection...Semi-finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation’s top receiver...Hauled in 64 passes for 1166 yards (18.2 avg) and 14 touchdowns, breaking the previous school season-records of 1092 yards by Darnell McDonald in 1998 and 13 touchdowns by Kevin Lockett in 1995...His 64 catches rank fifth on KSU’s season-record chart... Added 160 yards on seven kickoff returns (22.9 avg) and 11 yards on three carries (3.7 avg)... Ranked second on the team with an average of 102.8 all-purpose yards per game...Also recorded a solo tackle.

Iowa...Opened the season with 7 grabs for 72 yards and a 4-yard score.

Louisiana Tech...Made 4 catches for 128 yards, including touchdowns of 58 & 32 yards.

Ball State...Despite playing only until the midway point of the second quarter, he snared 5 passes for 143 yards with 55, 66 & 8-yard scores.

Colorado...Had a 10-yard touchdown catch.

Kansas...Gained 96 yards with a 22-yard score on 5 receptions.

Oklahoma...Caught 5 passes for 123 yards & a 69-yard touchdown.

Texas Tech...Followed with a 21-yard scoring catch.

Iowa State...Snatched 6 passes for 137 yards and a 29-yard touchdown.

Nebraska...His 199 yards on 7 catches set a school game-record, adding touchdowns of 49 & 12 yards...His 199 yards broke his old regular season mark of 192 yards vs. Kansas in 1999 (Darnell McDonald holds the overall record with 206 yards vs. Syracuse in the 1997 Fiesta Bowl).

Oklahoma (Big Twelve Championship)...Had 6 catches for 57 yards and a 16-yard score.

Tennessee (Cotton Bowl)...Closed out his career with 7 receptions for 145 yards, including 56 & 10-yard touchdowns...Also had a 13-yard gain on a reverse.


1999 SEASON

Consensus All-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection...Started every game, except vs. Kansas...Became only the second player in school history to gain over 1000 yards receiving in a season as he led the team with 42 receptions for 1007 yards and nine touchdowns...His average of 24.0 yards per catch set a school season-record, breaking the previous mark of 21.1 yards by Aaron Lockett in 1998...Added 44 yards on three kickoff returns (14.7 avg) and recorded a solo tackle.

Temple...Began his KSU career with 3 catches for 81 yards and a 63-yard score.

Texas-El Paso...Had his first 100-yard game as a Wildcat as he snatched 4 passes for 141 yards, including 58 & 41-yard touchdowns.

Kansas...Made 5 catches for a season-high 192 yards (second-best regular season game total in school history), including 88 & 34-yard touchdowns.

Utah State...Caught 3 passes for 87 yards and a 32-yard score.

Oklahoma State...Had a 17-yard touchdown among his 5 catches for 66 yards.

Colorado...Gained 82 yards on 3 grabs with a 63-yard score.

Nebraska...Hauled in 3 passes for 116 yards.

Missouri...Followed with a 38-yard touchdown catch.

Washington (Holiday Bowl)...Snatched 7 passes for 75 yards.


1998 SEASON

Redshirted...Enrolled at Kansas City (Kan.) Community College during spring 1998 semester where he ran track in his first year before enrolling at Kansas State in the fall.


JUNIOR COLLEGE

Listed as one of the Top 50 junior college prospects, and one of the Top four wide receivers, by Super Prep at Blinn (Brenham, Tex.) Community College...Honorable-mention All-American by J.C. Grid-Wire...Had nearly 60 receptions for more than 1,000 yards at Blinn (1996-97) while helping the team to the 1996 junior college national championship with former Wildcat teammate Michael Bishop...Had 38 catches for 645 yards and eight touchdowns in 1997.


AGILITY TESTS

4.48 in the 40-yard dash...33-inch vertical jump...322-pound bench press...818-pound safe squat...319-pound power clean...32 1/8-inch arm length...9 3/8-inch hands.


HIGH SCHOOL

Lettered three times in football at South Garland (Tex.) High...Earned All-Conference, All-State and All-American honors as a senior... All-State pick as a junior by the Dallas Morning News... Team's MVP in his senior year.


PERSONAL

Social Science major...Son of Jacqueline Morgan and Kevin Henry...Born 9/23/77...Resides in Garland, Texas.

[Eddie]

Negatives: Hot-and-cold player who has too many lapses in concentration. Drops too many balls and lacks some discipline. Gets careless with the ball and will fumble. Did not work out at the Combine even though he was not injured.

Summary: Could be an impact player or a disappointment. Has the tools to excel but must improve his approach to the game and focus to realize his potential, or else he may be a guy who teases with his talent but can’t be relied upon every week.

Wow ... sounds like an AB clone. Scary.

[LaTunaNostra]

Anyone know how he's performed as a pro as a blocker?

I mean, that is at least as important as special teams play.

[Jimz31]

Oh, he likes the Cowboys? OK. He's my new favorite player.

[Dye]

okay, i retract all i said about this trade. he's sounding better as we get more data on him. maybe he can be a contributer, not just on special teams.