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Patrik Walker: I could argue that Parsons could've won this award in both of his first two years. He hasn't yet, however, but maybe that changes with his newfound approach going into 2023. It's one that, by his assessment, will feature a more impactful presence that doesn't focus solely on sacks. Parsons wants to be the next Aaron Donald, albeit on the EDGE, and he's designing his body to be able to take more punishment as well. All told, I don't know how the NFL could deny Parsons a third time — assuming he's equal or greater than his first two seasons.
Mickey Spagnola: Just keep doing what he's been doing. And Parsons was right this offseason when saying being the most valuable defensive player of the year is not all about sacks. It's about making big plays at critical times that are game changers. For Micah to accomplish that more often, playing more snaps at linebacker might allow him to make more big plays instead of simply lining up at defensive end where teams can better neutralize him when knowing exactly where he is going to be pre-snap. Also, his play must contribute to increased team success.
Nick Harris: There were many winners in the building when Dallas selected Mazi Smith in the first round in April's draft, and that certainly included Micah Parsons. In game planning against Parsons in 2022, teams could simply just run away from him, but now there's a big presence up the middle preventing that. So how does Parsons take advantage? Well, just that, taking advantage. Parsons will see more opportunities in the run game than he saw in 2022 while also keeping a heavy pass rush presence. DPOY has proven to be a statistical crown, so racking up the sacks will be important, but so will adding those tackles for loss and forced fumbles in the run game.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/3-how-can-micah-win-defensive-player-of-year
Mickey Spagnola: Just keep doing what he's been doing. And Parsons was right this offseason when saying being the most valuable defensive player of the year is not all about sacks. It's about making big plays at critical times that are game changers. For Micah to accomplish that more often, playing more snaps at linebacker might allow him to make more big plays instead of simply lining up at defensive end where teams can better neutralize him when knowing exactly where he is going to be pre-snap. Also, his play must contribute to increased team success.
Nick Harris: There were many winners in the building when Dallas selected Mazi Smith in the first round in April's draft, and that certainly included Micah Parsons. In game planning against Parsons in 2022, teams could simply just run away from him, but now there's a big presence up the middle preventing that. So how does Parsons take advantage? Well, just that, taking advantage. Parsons will see more opportunities in the run game than he saw in 2022 while also keeping a heavy pass rush presence. DPOY has proven to be a statistical crown, so racking up the sacks will be important, but so will adding those tackles for loss and forced fumbles in the run game.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/3-how-can-micah-win-defensive-player-of-year
