I actually have a beef with Parsons

[CCBoy]

Parsons himself compared last year's Cowboys 2022 to the Ravens of 2000. Now that has himself studying up to be the Ray Lewis of today's Cowboys. That is exactly what I said in the OP....I now rest my case!!!


https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-team

 

[CCBoy]

Now Mr. Parsons, you will be walking into territory that includes the very top per year salary for a non-quarterback player. Nick Bosa receives a yearly average of $35M per year.

You truly become the very best and top shelf player for the Cowboys and deserve that 'holy ground' you are about to receive from the Cowboys in another season!!!

 

[cowboyed]

Ha, Parsons is vegan.

 

[CCBoy]

Thankfully for the Cowboys, there’s never a shortage of former players who are always welcomed back to the facility with open arms to sit in as unofficial position coaches for a day.

“For guys around here like Darren Woodson or DeMarcus or Charles [Haley] who want to lend that hand and that help, that’s a really cool resource for us.”


It’s part of what makes the Cowboys a special franchise. And this year, that passing down of knowledge may end up being part of what makes 2023 a special season, for both the young bucks and the veterans wearing the star.

“Think of yourself as that young player,” said Quinn, “knowing if you had that kind of support behind you, with somebody helping you get there, you’d literally pay anything for it because they’ve walked the walk at the highest level. They’re doing a great job starting us off on that.”

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/20/dan-quinn-veterans-mentor-role/

 

[RomoIsGod]

You could have just stopped after I don't think,...

Ok

 

[eromeopolk]

He's too much new school and too much of a 'sweet' player to take full control of the Cowboys defense.

Old School linebackers: Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, Willie Lanier, Mike Singletary, Ray Lewis...they are not specialized besides effectively being immediately aggressive. They were in the play before they were blocked. Parsons gets blocked a lot, and isn't nearly as dominating as old school linebacker was for their team. That was five players who met every inch of the requirement. He better commit more within himself and less into talking about it. Do it!

I am sure Willie Lanier said the same thing about Lawrence "LT" Taylor partying in NY as old school vs. new school.

Parsons is not playing in a defense that allows him to be the aggressive destroyer he was at Penn St from the MLB position. Think about the defense ran and what the DL and other LBers are asked to do in that defense. Wilber Marshall was aggressive and all over in Chicago but in D.C. he was good but not game wrecking.

Parsons is the best defensive selection by the Cowboys since Roy Williams and Darren Woodson. Jimmy Johnson did not realize what he had until the end of Woody's rookie year. Son of a Bum 3-4 D demands for FS did not fit Roy Williams play making FS that he was in a 4-3 D from OU days until 2007. But, Roy Williams was feared and had to be accounted for all over the field in Dallas 4-3 D under Campo and Zimmer.

 

[CCBoy]

Parsons



SACKS

First 11 games = 12 sacks

Final 6 games = 1.5 sacks

Sacks aren’t the end-all, be-all for how disruptive he was, but it showed up in other areas as well.

TACKLES

First 11 games = 9 games with at least four tackles

Final 6 games = 1 game with at least four tackles

And you could even say some of his splashiness was no longer soaking the folks sitting in the first row.

FORCED FUMBLES

First 11 games = 3 games with a forced fumble

Final 6 games = No game with a forced fumble

If you charted all three of these categories, you can see that Parsons’ production started plateauing after his first 11 games. We’ll call this the Parsons Plateau.

At week 11, Parsons almost flatlines in all of those categories and it’s easy to suggest that weekly battles throughout the season take their toll on the Cowboys' young edge rusher. A large part of this is how the Cowboys used him last year compared to his rookie season. His role as an edge rusher expanded tremendously as he logged 738 snaps on the defensive line (81% of his snaps) last year compared to just 374 (43%) in 2021. That’s a lot to ask of a 246-pound outside linebacker as there’s a big difference in squaring up against a 300-pound lineman over and over again versus being a free-roaming linebacker who's getting a running start.

Also, he has been implementing boxing into his regime because, as Parsons put it, he got tired of people punching him in the face. Being stronger and learning better hand-fighting skills will help him on the edge, but another thing that would help is just giving him a little more rest.

When Parsons played in less than 80% of the snaps, the Cowboys were 8-1 with the only loss coming in the meaningless finale game against Washington. But, when he played at least 90% of the snaps, the Cowboys were 1-3. In games where he was overused, the Cowboys struggled, or, to put it another way, when the Cowboys struggled, Parsons was asked to do more. Maybe a little help on the offensive side of the ball might help preserve his health as well.


https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/202...stats-defensive-line-linebacker-sacks-tackles


Just as an edge rusher, he becomes lead legged by 2/3rds of the season. More linebacking duties and being able to reasonably replaced during games is looking smarter and smarter now.

 

[CCBoy]

I don't agree, friend. Dude beats the guy(s) across from him at a rate few can match. He isn't in the same class as LT or Ray Lewis yet, but he's the only guy in the league right now who has a chance to be.

Parsons hit a game 12 plateau where he went dead...too many plays as a defensive end and those match up. He better be a linebacker and with only a diet of 80% play plate. He needs game rest over the season or he will be worn out come playoffs.

 

[TheSport78]

He's too much new school and too much of a 'sweet' player to take full control of the Cowboys defense.

Old School linebackers: Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, Willie Lanier, Mike Singletary, Ray Lewis...they are not specialized besides effectively being immediately aggressive. They were in the play before they were blocked. Parsons gets blocked a lot, and isn't nearly as dominating as old school linebacker was for their team. That was five players who met every inch of the requirement. He better commit more within himself and less into talking about it. Do it!

That's cool.

 

[stuckindc]

Parsons hit a game 12 plateau where he went dead...too many plays as a defensive end and those match up. He better be a linebacker and with only a diet of 80% play plate. He needs game rest over the season or he will be worn out come playoffs.

Agree. Hopefully with Mazi and Hankins can eat some blockers and space so Micah and Sammy can eat

 

[DeaconMoss]

That's cool.

BC he is a linebacker not a DE. He is a phenomenal situational DE. Not an every down DE. There were many games last year where DQ played him only on 3rd downs so he could rest bc he was banged up. He was hurt down the stretch. Need to play him more in less predictable rush positions. If Dallas had a thumper MLB they could legit play a 2 or 3 hand down DL. Maybe they can find one on the mass cut day

 

[Typhus]

Parsons is going to push Mazi to crazy rookie performance levels.

 

[Typhus]

Parsons is as good as any of them. Taylor aside.

Taylor had a very close friend that mentored him.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Parsons himself compared last year's Cowboys 2022 to the Ravens of 2000. Now that has himself studying up to be the Ray Lewis of today's Cowboys. That is exactly what I said in the OP....I now rest my case!!!


https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-team

That link doesn't say that.

 

[Typhus]

I like Parsons a lot but he needs to ascend to another level if he wants to be worth that 1st round pick.

LOL, thats some crazy talk right there.

 

[CCBoy]

That link doesn't say that.

Those film strips are constantly changing... the posted date that was exactly what was stated by the same gentleman.

Micah Parsons compares 2023 Cowboys defense to 2000 Ravens | UNDISPUTED​

Micah Parsons has some lofty expectations for the Dallas Cowboys this season. During OTAs the defenseman spoke on parallels between 2023 Cowboys defense and 2000 Ravens.​

JUNE 5 • FOX SPORTS

"Micah Parsons will have a Ray Lewis-type impact." – Skip Bayless​

JUNE 8 • FOX SPORTS

 

[phildadon86]

You assumed a ton of wrong. I was describing differences in method of fighting as well as principals that gave an advantage to the Americans fighting there. Basis of engagement.

We started out defending hilltops and a point on a map...

No. You said “the Americans won because of”

Sorry to inform you. Americans didn’t win that war. Well no one really does but you know what I mean. I hope.

 

[CCBoy]

No. You said “the Americans won because of”

Sorry to inform you. Americans didn’t win that war. Well no one really does but you know what I mean. I hope.

No, I was describing battle techniques and that was to what is foundation for building from. NO, that was s superior format for fighting a war...and we were winning when that was the sole consideration for conduct of a battle. That was the point....as to winning the war....open one's eyes and look at more. Malaysia moved from Communist to democratic. Japan has gone strongly into cooperation with the United States. Know what happened when the US pulled out? The Kmer Rouge marched into Thailand and exterminated 100,000 in one week. But they have recovered due to intense concepts left behind by the US Service Members that were there. Defeated?

When we pulled out and went home from Viet Nam in '75, we had to completely remake the NCO Corp from top to bottom. A corrupt group that only wished to go to the bush and kill was left. They didn't want to teach and develop those under them. It took us 10 years to put the NCO Corp on solid concepts again,...

The solid concepts apply to the game of football at the professional level. One can bank on that fact as well.

 

[Aftershock]

He's too much new school and too much of a 'sweet' player to take full control of the Cowboys defense.

Old School linebackers: Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, Willie Lanier, Mike Singletary, Ray Lewis...they are not specialized besides effectively being immediately aggressive. They were in the play before they were blocked. Parsons gets blocked a lot, and isn't nearly as dominating as old school linebacker was for their team. That was five players who met every inch of the requirement. He better commit more within himself and less into talking about it. Do it!

Agreed. MP is a bust and we should trade him while we can.

 

[CCBoy]

Agreed. MP is a bust and we should trade him while we can.

I'm not in tune with him getting busted unless he becomes mixed in with criminals...but he still needs to up his game and develop more. You don't agree?