Micah Parsons concedes Dan Quinn’s last ride with Cowboys, teases about going with him
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons understands that defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s time with the franchise is likely coming to an end.
Quinn is one of the hot names on the NFL head coaching circuit. He has already received interview requests from the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans.
And he is considered a favorite to land the job with the Seattle Seahawks following the recent departure of long-time head coach Pete Carroll. Quinn was the defensive coordinator on Carroll’s 2013 Super Bowl title team in Seattle.
But Parsons frustrated Cowboys fans and poked owner Jerry Jones when he teasingly raised the possibility going with Quinn.
“Dan’s my guy,” Parsons said. “And if he do leave me, it’s always love. He might take me with him, you never know.”
Parsons was smiling when he made the comment.
There is no way Quinn can take him with him. And Jones has already talked about a contract extension for Parsons that could possibly make him the highest-paid defender in NFL history.
But Parsons comments does speak to the bond he has developed with Quinn over the last three seasons.
“That’s like my OG, for real. He means a lot to me, not only cause, it’s not just about football,” Parsons said. “I think Q, we were talking today, and I was like, ‘Could you do the college thing?’ Cause of [Nick] Saban [retiring] and all them. And he was like, ‘Yeah.’ And I was like, ‘Cause you’re just such a great mentor.’
“I think he does a great job finding ways for you to love the game, finding ways to go around the game. It doesn’t always have to be hard-nosed, ‘I’m the coach.’ I think it’s more of a friendship. We go through what I don’t like, what I do like. He doesn’t just treat me like a player, he treats me almost like a friend. He’s always there when I need him and we’re not afraid to have those hard conversations, either it’s father to son or player to coach, we have them no matter what.”
Most importantly, Parsons wants to maximize the team he has left with Quinn. He hopes it endsdam with a trip to the Super Bowl.
“It’s the nature of the business,” Parsons said. “It could possibly be my last ride with Q. And if it is, we’re gonna make sure it’s a (expletive) good one.”
This story was originally published January 12, 2024 at 10:08 AM.
