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Draft analysts might prefer Russell, but corporate America loves Quinn.Given a choice, better
to be adored by General Motors than touted by Mel Kiper Jr.
Nike spokesman Dean Stoyer said Quinn is the whole package, meaning he has the looks, smarts and
combination of marketing and athletic talent to turn himself into a popular brand name.
"Whoever takes Brady is going to get a combination of Tommy (Brady) and Peyton (Manning)," Notre
Dame coach Charlie Weis told Sirius Satellite Radio.
"I've heard from at least 20 teams that this
was the closest (combine interview) they've had to Peyton's (in 1998)."
Inspiring interviews aren't touchdowns, but any team wanting an articulate leader who
understands what it takes to be a franchise spokesman could do worse than select the Golden
Domer.
"From a marketing standpoint, Brady is a big plus," draft analyst Jerry Jones said.
"The NFL
loves to put their quarterbacks out there and flash them to the world.
A marketing person who
thinks Quinn gets tremendously high grades in that area is going to say, 'This is your Peyton
Manning.
Go for it.' "
Cynics will say it's good Quinn is pocketing money now, because it's doubtful he'll become a hit
in the NFL.
But I suspect the 22-year-old is going to be a star, not just because he excels at
reading advertising lines but because he effectively throws over the top of defensive line...
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