Former Washington Huskies player and NFL defensive coach Ray Horton participated in a phone interview to discuss new Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar, a player he coached last season with the Washington Redskins.
In the interview, Horton compared Dunbar to former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, specifically drawing parallels with their backgrounds and styles of play.
“To me, it would be Richard Sherman,” Horton said. “Because of the style of play, the hands, the anticipation, the (being a) former wide receiver, the competitiveness. Really, that’s what you are getting is a young Richard Sherman. And this kid is hungry. He wants to be good.”
Dunbar also has a similar arm length to that of Sherman at 32-5/8 inches to the latter’s 32. Horton went on to say that Dunbar is a versatile player who can handle different defensive situations despite limitations in certain areas.
“He’s got a lot of position flexibility,’’ Horton said. “You wouldn’t want him on the small (Julian) Edelman-type guy. That’s not his deal. He’s just too tall. But he can play inside. He can play on tight ends. He can play left. He can play right.”
Horton said Dunbar adheres to the standards expected of a player at the professional level regarding work ethic and locker room presence, so the Seahawks should not have any issues with him.
“He’s not a problem,” Horton said. “He’s a joy to work with. He works hard, he pushes himself, and he pushes his teammates. But there’s nothing wrong with that kind of a player. You want that kind of a player.
“You are getting that type of player – they are going to love this kid.”
