2014 QB Flowers Close to Offer

Jan 13, 2013

Miami Jackson QB Quinton Flowers has been one of the most productive players in South Florida for the past three seasons. The 'Canes hosted him on campus today for the first junior day of the year."

“I went out there and everybody was nice. I loved the atmosphere and if you didn’t know something about the school it was easy for them to answer your question.”

Flowers had communicated with the Miami staff before, but today was really the first time he had a chance to get to know them better.

“I talked to Mike Barrow, Coach Golden came and talked to me for a little while, and Coach Fisch too. It was the first time I had talked to Golden. They were asking me if I liked the facility and the atmosphere for what it would be like to be a Miami player.”

While he doesn't hold a Miami offer just yet, Flowers says it should be coming soon.

“They said basically by the ending of February or early March I should be getting it.”

The Jackson QB went more in-depth about his experience on campus.

“There was one lady who was walking me around campus and she did a good job of explaining what it’s like to be a student-athlete. I had a good time too with (Chad) Thomas from Booker T, Randy ‘Duke’ Johnson, Deon Bush, and Tracy Howard.”

Flowers was not shy with his overall thoughts on the University of Miami.

“I think it will be the place that I’ll be.”

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Bpayne32

Jan 13, 2013

nice little running back since i doubt we get both cook and sony going to be either or

LexCane55

Jan 13, 2013

CanesAreAble said:
Treon and he will make a nice CB duo.

I like him on offense personally

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UMJay

Jan 13, 2013

Wow, he has one of the worst OLines I've ever seen. Kid was running for his life throughout his highlight reel, it's impossible to know exactly how good he is as a QB.

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DiegoCane

Jan 14, 2013

What his measureables?

I thought he showed a pretty nice arm. His OLine is pretty horrible so not many drop back passes in those clips.

Chicken_N_Roffles

Jan 14, 2013

Definitely needs some refinement, but he has lots of potential. Hard to say for sure, but I think he's definitely better than Treon. It all comes down whether the coaching staff is willing build the offense around him.

SofaKingCane

Jan 14, 2013

You take the kid, work him at QB, if that doesn't work he'll be good enough to switch positions

Continuum

Jan 14, 2013

Holy F at this kid.

Dude is like the black Johnny Manziel. Some of the escapes he had were reminiscent of the scrambles Manziel had as redshirt freshman.

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ARJB

Jan 14, 2013

Winky seems like a kid that just wins. I know he's not the typical QB we've had at Miami, but there is a large trend towards mobile QB's right now. I could see it working here.

Canesbball

Jan 14, 2013

Continuum said:
Holy F at this kid.

Dude is like the black Johnny Manziel. Some of the escapes he had were reminiscent of the scrambles Manziel had as redshirt freshman.

This is what I saw too.

cane33

Jan 14, 2013

Kid reminds me of Randall Cobb. I dont' care what position he plays just get him here.

Looks like he could make a **** of a punt returner too.

Jan 14, 2013

Bpayne32 said:
nice little running back since i doubt we get both cook and sony going to be either or

Our Canes are getting Cook, Michel, and Flowers.

Get your mind right.

bomb

Jan 14, 2013

CS:

Flowers is currently six feet tall and 200 pounds, but he's still growing.

"He will be no shorter of 6-2 by the end of his senior year - his family is very tall," Brown said. "He has those long, rangy arms, big arms."

Brown said he fully expects Flowers to wind up a Cane.

"I don't think there would be any issue why he wouldn't' want to play Miami," Brown said.

jmbflame21

Jan 14, 2013

From CI

“On signing day, I will probably be committing to the University of Miami.” – Flowers

Why this early?

“The reason I really want to commit, is because I always grew up as a Miami fan, there is no better place to be, than playing for your home team.” – Flowers

He attended junior day with 2014 Miami Northwestern DB JoJo Robinson, who is currently committed to Florida State.

“He has very high interest in Miami, we both planning to be a Miami player.”

CoolestNerd23

Jan 14, 2013

Wouldn't write this kid off from being able to play QB for us. Seems to have a decent arm even when he's running for his life since his OLine is despicable. If the info given is right and he ends up around 6'2 I can only imagine the field day Fisch would have with this kid, he obviously is not against a QB that can run seeing as they always say they want Stephen to do it more. Get either way!

jruiz

Jan 14, 2013

Give him a shot at qb and if he can't, switch him and if he wants to transfer let him, just give the kid a shot though, some of you are already like he'll make a good cb or RB, you may be right cuz we'll be real deep at qb but give him a chance

Consigliere

Jan 14, 2013

Because of Russell Wilson, kids under 6'0 tall (way under) are being given serious looks and chances to play QB.

Russell is the new #42.

DMoney

Jan 14, 2013

Winky is raw as a quarterback, which is due in part to coaching and the role he is asked to play for his team. Because he is relied upon to be such a playmaker, he often presses and forces throws. He also has protection issues, which means he is runnning around and playing backyard football to avoid sacks. I'd love to see how he develops in a more stable system.

What he does have is a strong arm, big hands and playmaking instincts. He is definitely a run/pass QB, unlike Bridgewater and Morris who are athletic pocket quarterbacks. Time will tell if that trend makes its way to Miami, but Flowers is so talented that I hope we give him a chance to find out.

Man Of Steel

Jan 14, 2013

Man that OLine is swiss cheese he plays with. Some of those throws were crazy. A little concerned about his size at QB, but if he can do it by all means sign him up.

Canesfan1899

Jan 14, 2013

DMoney said:
Winky is raw as a quarterback, which is due in part to coaching and the role he is asked to play for his team. Because he is relied upon to be such a playmaker, he often presses and forces throws. He also has protection issues, which means he is runnning around and playing backyard football to avoid sacks. I'd love to see how he develops in a more stable system.

What he does have is a strong arm, big hands and playmaking instincts. He is definitely a run/pass QB, unlike Bridgewater and Morris who are athletic pocket quarterbacks. Time will tell if that trend makes its way to Miami, but Flowers is so talented that I hope we give him a chance to find out.

Seems like the year to bring in a developmental QB as well. Olsen should be making a play for the top of the depth chart as a redshirt Freshman (at least I hope so), and you can bring this kid and teach him how to be a QB without having to press him into duty early in his career.