Micah Parsons 2019 Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP

[AsthmaField]

This is the bowl game that Parsons played in at AT&T Stadium.

If you haven’t watched his highlights from this game you should take about 11 minutes to watch what this guy can do. It is only highlights from that one game but he makes quite a few plays in it.

It is easy to see the blistering speed that he plays with and even though he’s still just figuring LB out, his instincts for finding the ball and negotiating through traffic on the way to the QB are very good. He has a real knack for getting home on the pass rush. When he decides to go… he moves with rare suddenness and explosion.

Keep in mind that he is just a true Sophomore here and this is just highlights from one game. Phenomenal talent.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

It’s one of the most dominant performances by a single player I’ve seen in a long time.

 

[AsthmaField]

It’s one of the most dominant performances by a single player I’ve seen in a long time.

Truly.

 

[Clove]

That's pretty freaking dominant. Wow.

 

[AsthmaField]

That's pretty freaking dominant. Wow.

Parsons also has a knack for knocking the ball out when he has the ballcarrier wrapped up with the other arm. He did it twice in this game alone and I have seen him do it in other games as well.

He is going to bring exactly what the Dallas defense has been needing. He’s a monster.

 

[ConstantReboot]

This is the bowl game that Parsons played in at AT&T Stadium.

If you haven’t watched his highlights from this game you should take about 11 minutes to watch what this guy can do. It is only highlights from that one game but he makes quite a few plays in it.

It is easy to see the blistering speed that he plays with and even though he’s still just figuring LB out, his instincts for finding the ball and negotiating through traffic on the way to the QB are very good. He has a real knack for getting home on the pass rush. When he decides to go… he moves with rare suddenness and explosion.

Keep in mind that he is just a true Sophomore here and this is just highlights from one game. Phenomenal talent.

He's incredible. He is so much better than Jaylon. He can do it all.

 

[Bullflop]

Parsons' instincts for arriving at the ball so often are simply amazing!
Looks like we're in for a treat when the season gets underway!

It's astounding how he sifts through the traffic to arrive at the football.

 

[JoeKing]

In this game, he looked like a pro-ready player playing amongst a bunch of amateurs. It won't be that way once he is facing pros. Also, this was the last game he played. How rusty is he going to be? How far of a setback was opting out of his 2020 season? I don't like highlight reels because they tend to set up unrealistic expectations and I especially don't like this highlight reel. He is used to being a man amongst boys but when he gets in the NFL he will be a man amongst men and will most likely fade in the mix. I'm not sold on this kid.

 

[The Realist]

“Mr. Everywhere” was an outstanding pick. When it comes to the draft we have proven several times it’s better to be lucky than it is to be good (Zack, Dak, Parsons, Lamb, Diggs).

 

[BourbonBalz]

In this game, he looked like a pro-ready player playing amongst a bunch of amateurs. It won't be that way once he is facing pros. Also, this was the last game he played. How rusty is he going to be? How far of a setback was opting out of his 2020 season? I don't like highlight reels because they tend to set up unrealistic expectations and I especially don't like this highlight reel. He is used to being a man amongst boys but when he gets in the NFL he will be a man amongst men and will most likely fade in the mix. I'm not sold on this kid.

So you mean he has to overcome the exact same things as every single other player that enters the NFL? Oh no! He’s doomed! LOL.

 

[JoeKing]

So you mean he has to overcome the exact same things as every single other player that enters the NFL? Oh no! He’s doomed! LOL.

Not every player gets painted with the high expectations that he is receiving. It's a lot of pressure to measure up too. I remain skeptical and you can remain fooled. You will be disappointed and I will say I told you so. Jerry Jones is a snake oil salesman and this player is nothing but snake oil.

 

[TheSkaven]

If you haven’t watched his highlights from this game you should take about 11 minutes to watch what this guy can do.

Yes I’m definitely coming around on him. The character concerns are a non issue. Someone here turned me on to his interview on the Ross Tucker podcast and Ross said that Penn State gave him a scholarship after his third high school game on the varsity team as a freshman. That’s pretty ridiculous.

Kid sounds like the Randy Moss of linebackers (i.e. man among boys). I can’t wait to see him on the field. Sounds like he’ll be playing the Mike and he’ll definitely be blitzing a lot. Our run defense with him and Urban just got way better.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Not every player gets painted with the high expectations that he is receiving. It's a lot of pressure to measure up too. I remain skeptical and you can remain fooled. You will be disappointed and I will say I told you so. Jerry Jones is a snake oil salesman and this player is nothing but snake oil.

Whatever gets you through the day. He was considered the best defensive player in the entire draft. I’ll rely on that until it’s proven otherwise.

 

[JoeKing]

Whatever gets you through the day. He was considered the best defensive player in the entire draft. I’ll rely on that until it’s proven otherwise.

remain fooled

 

[BourbonBalz]

remain fooled

Remain uninformed.

 

[JoeKing]

Remain uninformed.

I love it when foolish comments are doubled down on. LOL

Noted. You will hear from me again saying I told you so. Prepare to eat crow.

 

[The Realist]

I love it when foolish comments are doubled down on. LOL

Noted. You will hear from me again saying I told you so. Prepare to eat crow.

FYI you just doubled down.

 

[JoeKing]

FYI you just doubled down.

...and I loved it.

 

[John813]

Yea, that was an elite performance.

The potential with him is sky high. It's really up to him and competent coaching for him to be one of the best LB in the NFL in a short time