Commanders' Dan Quinn Earns A+ Grade in Leaked NFLPA Report Cards

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was one of only two NFL coaches to receive the highest possible grade in the leaked NFLPA report cards.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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According to a post on X by Dianna Russini, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released leaked report card grades for NFL head coaches, and Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn was one of only two coaches to earn an A+ rating. The report cards also showed several other coaches receiving high marks, including A grades for Sean McVay, Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, and more.

Why it matters

The NFLPA report cards provide insight into how players view the performance and leadership of their head coaches, which is an important metric given the player-coach dynamic in the NFL. Quinn's high grade suggests he maintains strong relationships with his players, even as the Commanders have had mixed results on the field in recent seasons.

The details

The leaked NFLPA report card results showed Dan Quinn and Sean McVay as the only two coaches to receive an A+ grade. Several other coaches, including Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, Andy Reid, and Mike Vrabel, earned A grades. While Quinn has led the Commanders to a surprise NFC Championship game appearance, he has also faced scrutiny for his team's performance, particularly related to offensive lineman Chris Paul, who was one of the worst run-blocking guards in the NFL last season despite Quinn's praise for his pass protection.

  • The NFLPA report card results were leaked on February 27, 2026.

The players

Dan Quinn

The head coach of the Washington Commanders, who received an A+ grade in the leaked NFLPA report cards.

Chris Paul

An offensive lineman for the Washington Commanders who was one of the worst run-blocking guards in the NFL during the 2025 season, despite head coach Dan Quinn praising his pass protection.

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What they’re saying

“NFLPA HC report card results: A+ — Sean McVay, Dan Quinn A — Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, Andy Reid, Kevin O'Connell, Mike Vrabel, Aaron Glenn, Nick Sirianni, Mike Tomlin, Mike Macdonald”

— Dianna Russini (X)

“A couple of things that jump out to me are the combination blocks. The two of them [Laremy Tunsil and Paul], these are strong people that can move people off the line of scrimmage. And I thought, because of Chris' athleticism, the thing that showed up the most to me was him in pass protection.”

— Dan Quinn, Head Coach, Washington Commanders (Clutchpoints)

What’s next

The Commanders will need to evaluate Quinn's performance and leadership as they head into the 2026 NFL season, particularly given the team's mixed results in recent years.

The takeaway

Dan Quinn's A+ grade from the NFLPA report cards suggests he maintains strong relationships with his players, even as the Commanders have faced challenges on the field. However, the team will need to carefully assess Quinn's coaching and decision-making as they look to build on their surprise 2025 playoff run.