Buffalo Bills: Grading the signing of Quinton Jefferson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 30: Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals avoids a tackle by Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Team Fit

As previously noted, Jefferson doesn’t have a clear position on this defense however that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It is just how the coaching staff looks at it and utilizes him.

He may not have the speed to be a true defensive end but he has the explosiveness to be a force rushing the quarterback from the defensive tackle position. He may not have the size to be solely a defensive tackle but he can play the role of a big defensive end in goal line or short yardage situations to set the edge and stop the run.

The way Jefferson fits within this defense will come down to the coaching staff. There is no question that he will be a valuable piece on this defense if he is put in a position to be successful.

Grade: B

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