Irvin to Parsons

[TwoDeep3]

Mike Irvin was the emotional leader of the team that won three championships. As Darren Woodson would tell it, at the end of practice everyday, Mike would get the 3rd string QB to throw him passes. Woodson said Irvin would do this until he threw up.

It also has been told that Irvin would verbally assault the DB's in practice every day. That included Deion. He challenged them by asking, "Who can cover me today. Nobody." And every time he beat them, he would ridicule and taunt them.

They say Iron sharpens Iron.

But Irvin's dedication transcended the offense and motivated the defense.

Watching the Ware Irvin video, it started me thinking if Parsons could be that ultimate leader of this team. He seems to have the desire and wants to be the best.

My opinion, Irvin did more to push those teams to greatness than any other player.

Can Parsons be that player now?

 

[CowboyStar88]

Irvin was just built differently.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I don't see Micah Parsons being a talker/instigator/braggart on the field the way Michael Irvin was.

 

[HanD]

Micah isn't brash like Irvin but he's a dog in every sense and beyond his years. Listening to him push diggs that the time is now even though they young....he's so hungry and has the talent and mindset.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Mike Irvin was the emotional leader of the team that won three championships. As Darren Woodson would tell it, at the end of practice everyday, Mike would get the 3rd string QB to throw him passes. Woodson said Irvin would do this until he threw up.

It also has been told that Irvin would verbally assault the DB's in practice every day. That included Deion. He challenged them by asking, "Who can cover me today. Nobody." And every time he beat them, he would ridicule and taunt them.

They say Iron sharpens Iron.

But Irvin's dedication transcended the offense and motivated the defense.

Watching the Ware Irvin video, it started me thinking if Parsons could be that ultimate leader of this team. He seems to have the desire and wants to be the best.

My opinion, Irvin did more to push those teams to greatness than any other player.

Can Parsons be that player now?

MM needs to save Irvin for the halftime speech. If they are winning big, save him for the next game.

 

[nalam]

Mike Irvin was the emotional leader of the team that won three championships. As Darren Woodson would tell it, at the end of practice everyday, Mike would get the 3rd string QB to throw him passes. Woodson said Irvin would do this until he threw up.

It also has been told that Irvin would verbally assault the DB's in practice every day. That included Deion. He challenged them by asking, "Who can cover me today. Nobody." And every time he beat them, he would ridicule and taunt them.

They say Iron sharpens Iron.

But Irvin's dedication transcended the offense and motivated the defense.

Watching the Ware Irvin video, it started me thinking if Parsons could be that ultimate leader of this team. He seems to have the desire and wants to be the best.

My opinion, Irvin did more to push those teams to greatness than any other player.

Can Parsons be that player now?

LOL , there was no taunting penalty then, now if Parsons talk like that he will get the penalty. Different times ,

 

[DanTanna]

I'd say Micah is between Michael Irvin and Demarcus Ware. We NEEDED Demarcus to be more like Mike. Hopefully Micah can set a great example and verbally motivate his team mates.

 

[Ranching]

Irvin was just built differently.

It was the coke

 

[nightrain]

If he offered you a haircut, you knew to keep the lid on.

 

[TwoDeep3]

LOL , there was no taunting penalty then, now if Parsons talk like that he will get the penalty. Different times ,

You do understand the taunting I was talking about Irvin doing was in practice and not real games?

 

[75boyz]

Mike Irvin was the emotional leader of the team that won three championships. As Darren Woodson would tell it, at the end of practice everyday, Mike would get the 3rd string QB to throw him passes. Woodson said Irvin would do this until he threw up.

It also has been told that Irvin would verbally assault the DB's in practice every day. That included Deion. He challenged them by asking, "Who can cover me today. Nobody." And every time he beat them, he would ridicule and taunt them.

They say Iron sharpens Iron.

But Irvin's dedication transcended the offense and motivated the defense.

Watching the Ware Irvin video, it started me thinking if Parsons could be that ultimate leader of this team. He seems to have the desire and wants to be the best.

My opinion, Irvin did more to push those teams to greatness than any other player.

Can Parsons be that player now?

Fantastic post. The genuine passion , will to win and unrelenting standard Irvin set for himself and demanded of all his team mates was a thing of beauty to watch during that great 90s team run of success.

Irvin makes my Mount Rushmore of Cowboys along the same level of Landry and Staubach.

As I watch Parsons generational linebacker talent, I can only hope his leadership ability can also carryover from the example he sets on the field as Irvin's did.

Again, great post.

jmo

 

[CATCH17]

Without Emmitt none of it worked. Emmitt was the man.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Irvin was just built differently.

He was very rare, in his competitive desire which we all loved. I hope and think, Mika is the SAME way!

Gettem motivated LION!!

Desire and competitiveness mean a lot in football.