Micah Parsons still brooding as Dan Quinn shapes a new star in Washington

Dan Quinn | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesDan Quinn's relationship-building with his players is what makes him such a respected head coach. The Washington Commanders benefited greatly from his presence in 2024, with everyone buying into his phenomenal culture shift en route to the NFC Championship game at the first time of asking.

There was arguably nobody who gained more than Frankie Luvu. Something which brought envious glances from one of Washington's bitter rivals, who also thrived under Quinn's guidance.

Luvu took the league by storm en route to second-team All-Pro honors. His decision to link up with Quinn, knowing what his scheme could potentially bring, was shrewd. And the Commanders…