PFF Highest-Graded Defensive Players 25 and Younger

ChuckA1 said:

It's been a long time since a Cowboys defensive player was feared and schemed by opposing teams. Go Micah and go Cowboys

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JBS said:

If you don’t think Parsons is a superstar then you might as well stop watching this sport now

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fivetwos said:

I think he gets even better in year two.

Plus he is tough to scheme to double team since he is moved all over.

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CT Dal Fan said:

Micah Parsons is going to be the face of the defense, maybe even the franchise, for the next decade plus.

The Cowboys struck gold in the 2021 draft even if he was their Plan B.

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Hawkeye0202 said:

As much as I want to, I can't put Parsons and superstar in the same sentence......yet! Every defensive coordinator will now have an entire offseason to prepare for him. IF he can repeat and have the same impact, even if his numbers are down, there's no question he's elite. Hell, even he admits his second year may be a bit harder coz they're coming after him.

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Doomsday101 said:

True but an advantage we have with Parson is the ability to line him up at different spots on the field. I think if he was full time DE it would be easier for OC to adjust to him but the fact that he can move around makes it a much tougher task. He has 13 sacks on the season, 6 coming from the MLB spot. I do agree one season does not make one a super star but given his athletic ability , quickness and the fact he can move positions makes it a tall order for OC

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Hawkeye0202 said:

All true but an interesting take I read on Twitter a couple of months ago about how OCs may attack him. The strategy was don't worry about "attack him" but attack the position he vacates. Not sure it makes sense but goes to show the attention he's getting.

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Creeper said:

Micah Parsons needs to improve his pure LB play. He's good but he could be better. Then he will be at the top of all the lists.

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817Gill said:

Yeah I like to stay away from great athletic traits with spotty production but he seems like an exception to the rule.

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John813 said:

Didn't realize Crosby was still under 25. Just signed a big deal and still really young.

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Hawkeye0202 said:

All true but an interesting take I read on Twitter a couple of months ago about how OCs may attack him. The strategy was don't worry about "attack him" but attack the position he vacates. Not sure it makes sense but goes to show the attention he's getting.

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