Video: Dak Attack: Terence Parson's Interview - Reveals Reason for Micah's OTA Absence

[gimmesix]

All I need to know is Parsons did this last year it's nothing to see here lots of players around the league some veterans choose to do this and not show up for voluntary workouts.. Parsons played all year last year he didn't hold out I don't know what the big deal is our players are not the only players doing this

Yea, I'm not upset about it. Even from what McCarthy said, he's been doing his own work separate from the team. I don't think what they are going to be asking him to do in this defense is going to be too hard to learn. And just because he hasn't been at OTAs doesn't mean he isn't learning it.

 

[Reality]

Micah's brother was making various excuses for Micah refusing to show up to OTAs, starting off with his contract and wanting to get paid royally already even though he is still under contract for 2 more seasons, Micah being busy at the moment with personal commitments, and how OTAs are strictly voluntary......just to name a few.

Micah Hambrick

 

[Rockport]

Go back and watch that game and specifically Micah. He completely no showed. He quit, he avoided contact, he avoided the RB, basically he just ran around Ala Jaylon Smith. I mean this started the first drive. He just didn’t want to be there.

Micah has ate the cheese on his career. He read the clippings about how he’s the new LT, he’s a fraud, a regular season stat padder who collects stats against the Giants and Commanders but against good teams he pouts like a jr high girl that just lost her iPhone.

We can’t pay him “royal money”, especially if he’s not with his team because he has “personal commitments “.

Maybe Zimmer can instill a little intestinal fortitude into him.

 

[plymkr]

Micah Hambrick

“What do voluntary mean?”. Classic Hambrick

 

[gimmesix]

So should we read into this is Lamar Jackson about to hold out the man just lost $750,000 for skipping OTA's is he making a statement that was what his bonus was in his contract for coming to these voluntary workouts that he chose to skip just like Parsons just like lamb and many others who also lost money by not showing up not making a statement and not holding out can we stop the nonsense??!! When they don't show up for game one I'll start to worry in the meantime I'm not worried one bit...

Mine's more the mandatory stuff. If he misses that, then there's something to it, but missing OTAs really is a choice for each player and it doesn't mean they aren't working on their craft and getting better. Some players would rather do specific training that they think will make them better rather than the rather wimpy stuff OTAs consists of now. It isn't like there is hardcore conditioning work or anything to prepare them for the season. It's mainly just implementation and bonding. That's important, but it doesn't mean that all players feel that it is important.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Micah Hambrick

 

[coult44]

Dak Attack videos should be banned. The dude is nothing but a Homer who'd defend Dak, even if he murdered a family of four.

I don’t understand why someone wants to ban something just because they don’t agree with it. The dude has went from 0 followers and very basic content, to close to 50k followers across all of social media in a very short period of time.

If you don’t agree or don’t like it, don’t watch. I understand that’s the way of the country right now, but it’s dumb!!! He’s doing something he loves and making a little cash at the same time. Why does it bother you so bad??? And he’s a Cowboys fan, like we are all supposed to be!

 

[coult44]

And you do nothing but call people losers for having a different opinion. I'll never understand how a grown adult gets so angry over words about a sports team, written by strangers. Are you married?

Exactly, so do everything you possibly can to be not be like Rockport.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I don’t understand why someone wants to ban something just because they don’t agree with it. The dude has went from 0 followers and very basic content, to close to 50k followers across all of social media in a very short period of time.

If you don’t agree or don’t like it, don’t watch. I understand that’s the way of the country right now, but it’s dumb!!! He’s doing something he loves and making a little cash at the same time. Why does it bother you so bad??? And he’s a Cowboys fan, like we are all supposed to be!

 

[phildadon86]

Its hilarious that you love to rag on Micah. Yet absolve Dak because he showed up to OTAs.

Micah is on a rookie contract.

Dak has made enough money that he doesnt need to worry about long term security ever again.

One of these isnt like the other.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Its hilarious that you love to rag on Micah. Yet absolve Dak because he showed up to OTAs.

Micah is on a rookie contract.

Dak has made enough money that he doesnt need to worry about long term security ever again.

One of these isnt like the other.

It's hilarious that you're so stuck up your hatred of Dak to refuse to think back and remember Dak has always showed up to OTAs, even during his rookie contract years.

You're right. One of these isn't like the other. Dak has always put the team first and been a true leader. Micah now hasn't.

 

[phildadon86]

It's hilarious that you're so stuck up your hatred of Dak to refuse to think back and remember Dak has always showed up to OTAs, even during his rookie contract years.

You're right. One of these isn't like the other. Dak has always put the team first and been a true leader. Micah now hasn't.

I dont hate Dak....like at all. Ive been one of his biggest defenders on this board.

I am just trying to be unbiased.

Did he put the team first when he was about to sign a deal, then pulled out last minute because he wanted more money?

Is he putting the team first right now by not agreeing to something team friendly to build the team around him?

What he shows on the field is leadership for sure. Behind the scenes I am not sure because you nor I know what he is doing.

Micah needs to grow up. His podcast is cringeworthy. He is super talented but IMO has been played out of position constantly and that leads to him tiring out.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I dont hate Dak....like at all. Ive been one of his biggest defenders on this board.

I am just trying to be unbiased.

Did he put the team first when he was about to sign a deal, then pulled out last minute because he wanted more money?

Is he putting the team first right now by not agreeing to something team friendly to build the team around him?

What he shows on the field is leadership for sure. Behind the scenes I am not sure because you nor I know what he is doing.

Micah needs to grow up. His podcast is cringeworthy. He is super talented but IMO has been played out of position constantly and that leads to him tiring out.

You honestly believe any of the star players are going to take a discount and play for less money? They all are trying to get highest paid, so your argument against Dak holds no water. I don't believe a single word coming from you when you say you're a fan of his when all you do is criticize him nonstop. Stop lying. You're not fooling anyone. The topic at hand is about leadership. Dak has always had it. Micah is proving he does not.

 

[blueblood70]

Yea, I'm not upset about it. Even from what McCarthy said, he's been doing his own work separate from the team. I don't think what they are going to be asking him to do in this defense is going to be too hard to learn. And just because he hasn't been at OTAs doesn't mean he isn't learning it.

But like I said there are players all around the league that do this they're all veterans have not come to or should not even be expected to and nothing should be read into them not showing up for voluntary workouts are practices of any kind.

I mean I keep going around because I think it's the best story ever is that Lamar Jackson skipped the voluntary workouts he just got a new deal last year and they put in that deal if he shows up for voluntary workouts and all practices or there's like a certain percentage that he can make $750,000 but not showing up to any of these voluntary workouts he lost that bonus money this man thought so much about these voluntary workouts they chose to lose $750,000.... So yeah that's how much stock these veteran players put into these things how about we just let the young players get all these extra reps and not worry about it we're just saying everyone's about to hold out because they're not showing up for OTA no that's not an indicator of any kind when they're not there game one then we'll know they're holding out I don't care if they practice the whole entire offseason I'm serious you could treat this like an injury where a guy is trying not to get injured because they want a new contract so they don't show up for necessary risks because we just we saw guys like Sean Lee and tyron Smith get hurt and practice literally blow things out we saw Tony Romo stupidly trying to extend the play in preseason and broke his back that was it for his career why was he out there there was no need for practice for some of these guys except for the ones leading up to a game you know when they're installing a game plan because they could stay in shape most of these guys are in shape year round this isn't our old dads and granddads NFL....

So I'm saying whether it is a posturing to get a new contract or they're doing this because they don't wanna risk injury before they get a new contract but as long as they're gonna be a week before game one and they're here and practicing and they said they're gonna play that's all I care about because I understand why they wouldn't show up but I wouldn't call it a holdout they're trying not to risk neck injury.. So This is why I treat it like an injury how is this any different then a player coming off a major injury that can't make training can't can't make any of the workouts that works off to the side but then gets activated right around the first game and they ease them into the lineup without any offseason and they get them back in and playing they didn't need training camp so why do veterans who are completely healthy need training camp or preseason I mean I'd like to see them there I'd like to see them honing their skills and showing that they're leaders but I want someone to tell me how that's any different..

I've been watching sports for a long time and I have these little mental benchmarks like I've seen dudes come off the street that were veterans that didn't get picked up in the offseason Game 5 they're needed they're called in the week before the game and they're playing most of them didn't even have an offseason most have been sitting for five weeks and they did not need all those workouts in order to come in and play a game they've been playing most of their lives I get you gotta work your way into game shape but apparently that happens for players even who had training camp because most of the veterans almost do nothing most of these practices are half speed they're walkthroughs there's no contact and they seemingly need a game or two in the regular season to get into true game shape so why is this such a big deal???

I guess I'm trying to be an optimist and I'm thinking Parsons and lamb are gonna be here for game one and until they're not I'm not discussing why they're not here for voluntary workouts...

 

[phildadon86]

You honestly believe any of the star players are going to take a discount and play for less money? They all are trying to get highest paid, so your argument against Dak holds no water. I don't believe a single word coming from you when you say you're a fan of his when all you do is criticize him nonstop. Stop lying. You're not fooling anyone. The topic at hand is about leadership. Dak has always had it. Micah is proving he does not.

All you have to do is look at my post history.

I have nothing to hide. Unlike others.

 

[blueblood70]

Mine's more the mandatory stuff. If he misses that, then there's something to it, but missing OTAs really is a choice for each player and it doesn't mean they aren't working on their craft and getting better. Some players would rather do specific training that they think will make them better rather than the rather wimpy stuff OTAs consists of now. It isn't like there is hardcore conditioning work or anything to prepare them for the season. It's mainly just implementation and bonding. That's important, but it doesn't mean that all players feel that it is important.

Look, I covered that in the other long response to your other reply..

so, when you read it you'll have to answer because I don't feel the same way,

I treat it as if a guy's coming off a major injury and they slowly get ramped up and then they play the entire season but they miss most of the offseason and training camp working on the side so if these guys want to limit their risk because they are posturing for a new contract but it's not a holdout as long as they're preparing to be here game one I don't care it's not an issue until it is if they're literally just trying to not get hurt because they think it'll affect their season and their money then I don't care as long as they show up the week before game one and start getting ready and have a positive attitude and are keeping in shape on their own I'm good with it because I totally get it so maybe they will get a contract by then but I don't even think zeke was going to truly hold out but Jerry Jones cave I think he would have come in and played on his fifth year option but he was still having PTSD about the two game holdout by Emmitt Smith , so he paid him he overpaid him and we're probably going to overpay all these guys...

For me we have lots of guys that come off major injuries skip almost all training camp in preseason and they work their way back in and they play most of the season so why can't a healthy player missed most of training camp and then be ready for game one I mean maybe I use common sense too much but I'm not worrying about it until we hear news that they're not going to play game one then I'll start worrying... What in that case once that news story comes out maybe that's the motivation needed by both sides to go ahead and get something done just like Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs did last year I believe he held out till the week before game one but he technically didn't hold out because he was there game one but he got his deal but was he really going to hold out I don't know the posturing is big time and fans got to have mixed emotions about what it really means...

 

[gimmesix]

But like I said there are players all around the league that do this they're all veterans have not come to or should not even be expected to and nothing should be read into them not showing up for voluntary workouts are practices of any kind.

I guess I'm trying to be an optimist and I'm thinking Parsons and lamb are gonna be here for game one and until they're not I'm not discussing why they're not here for voluntary workouts...

As I said, I'm not concerned about voluntary OTAs. When they start skipping mandatory stuff is when there should be a concern. If they don't show up when it is mandatory, then there is some kind of issue, whether it's a contract holdout or whatever. Not showing up for OTAs could be contract posturing, but since it is voluntary, it's not going to be seen by the team as anything other than aggravating at worst. To some extent, I think the front office sees it as a relief, less opportunity for a star player to get himself hurt. It's kind of like the decision to not play certain players in the preseason. You know what those players can do so the risk is greater than the reward. The only concern with Parsons could be the defense learning a new scheme, but really I think that is mitigated.

 

[gimmesix]

For me we have lots of guys that come off major injuries skip almost all training camp in preseason and they work their way back in and they play most of the season so why can't a healthy player missed most of training camp and then be ready for game one I mean maybe I use common sense too much but I'm not worrying about it until we hear news that they're not going to play game one then I'll start worrying... What in that case once that news story comes out maybe that's the motivation needed by both sides to go ahead and get something done just like Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs did last year I believe he held out till the week before game one but he technically didn't hold out because he was there game one but he got his deal but was he really going to hold out I don't know the posturing is big time and fans got to have mixed emotions about what it really means...

Rarely do players skip camp unless there is a reason for it. I can't see the choice of a player to do that as a good thing. Can he still be ready to go by Game 1 if he skips camp? Most likely, although it seems that a lot of the time players are more prone to injuries like pulled hamstrings when they miss the day-to-day of camp, but they can also get injured in camp, so maybe that's a wash.

OTAs are different. Not much is really done in them, especially under the current CBA, and they are more for younger players so if you are a veteran working hard on your own, I can see why you might not prioritize them.

 

[nobody]

Micah's brother was making various excuses for Micah refusing to show up to OTAs, starting off with his contract and wanting to get paid royally already even though he is still under contract for 2 more seasons, Micah being busy at the moment with personal commitments, and how OTAs are strictly voluntary......just to name a few.

If Micah were actually serious about committing to the Cowboys and being the best player he can be as well as be a great leader, he would have went to the OTA's for one simple and vital reason. New DC and new defensive system. He chose not to go which shows us exactly why he's not worth the money he's going to demand.

 

[America's Cowboy]

If Micah were actually serious about committing to the Cowboys and being the best player he can be as well as be a great leader, he would have went to the OTA's for one simple and vital reason. New DC and new defensive system. He chose not to go which shows us exactly why he's not worth the money he's going to demand.

Agreed, brother.