"Quinn knows Parsons better than most. He coached the two-time all-pro edge rusher for three seasons as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator, then game-planned against him last year for Washington. Parsons described Quinn to reporters Tuesday as "my guy" - someone akin to a father figure or uncle who has checked in with him regularly about life outside of football. Quinn said Parsons's talent "brings out the mad scientist in you" as a coach because he is such a quick learner and adept at multiple roles."
"The Packers acquired Parsons, 26, in that stunner of a deal with the Dallas Cowboys late last month, then handed him a four-year, $188 million contract that made him the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback. On Thursday, in an intriguing early-season matchup between teams thought to be among the NFC's best, Parsons could play a significant role. "You don't let game-wreckers wreck the game," Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said. "You've got to keep an eye on him. He got paid a lot of money for a reason.""
Micah Parsons was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers and signed a four-year, $188 million contract that made him the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback. Washington expected to face him later in the season when he would still be with Dallas, but will instead meet him Thursday night at Lambeau Field. Commanders coach Dan Quinn, who coached Parsons in Dallas and still has a close relationship, said he was surprised by the trade and acknowledged Parsons's multifaceted skills. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels warned that Parsons can change a game's course and must be contained.
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