LT wouldn’t be faster than micah at any of those drills, however LT could bench 395lbs, I don’t think Micah is as strong but he’s definitely faster by all metrics. We’re really splitting hairs when we’re talking fractions of a second; however, LT played against way smaller offensive linemen (on average)
There is something called short speed and long speed. Quite a few guys beat Usain Bolt out of the blocks for the first 10 meters, but Bolt has long speed. He more than makes up for it on the back in, down the stretch.
How did Usain Bolt come into this conversation- we’re talking about LT and Micah Parsons… Not the greatest Olympic sprinter of all time.
Because we're talking about short speed and long speed.
Ok, well I’m old enough to have watched LT play and he’s not faster than Micah in a short or long distance ‘race’. He’s stronger, but not faster.Because we're talking about short speed and long speed.
Someone posted Micah's time vs. LT's time saying Micah is way faster.
I responded by saying that over a long distance, Micah is likely faster. But over a short distance, LT could be faster.
It doesn't take 40 meters for Micah or LT to get to a quarterback. So it's quite possible that LT is faster than him over a shorter distance.
And to prove my point, I gave an example from the fastest man in the world, who over 20 meters, is not as fast as the men racing him.
That's how we got here.
They already have. This defense was missing the whole starting Dline and held a team that has gone to the SB the last 2 seasons to 19 points; in Arrowhead.
He is way faster than LT. If he can stay away from the cocaine and hookers that LT partook in, he should a better version. Like LT, Micah has a nose for the ball and amazing closing speed. Defensive Player of the Year (DPLOY), ROY, All-PRO
Micah Parsons 40 time: 4.39
Lawrence Taylor 40 time: 4.6
Dallas struck gold with Parsons.
Go Dallas!!!
He already plays like he’s on it lol, imagine if he actually did use it.
Jesus Christ, ok dude you win - you’re not understanding my point.Well, I'm old enough to have watched LT play and I say he's faster than Micah in a short distance sprint.
And so what if Micah is trending to have more sacks than LT? That doesn't mean he's faster. There are a number of factors that go into sacks, not just speed.
Be that as it may, my point stands. Long speed is not necessarily an indicator that Micah is faster getting to the quarterback than LT. Now if the quarterback is 40 meters away, Micah gets there faster. But I don't know of too many defenders who have to sprint that far to get a sack.
There have definitely been promising signs this season but I am going to hold off on the rest of the defence just yet.
How can you have reservations when it comes to this defense - they haven’t been healthy and they’re holding teams like the Chiefs and Chargers under 20 ppg. That’s incredible.
