It's Time To Be Honest About Micah Parsons

[Cowboys5217]

That was 35 years ago. And it was a stupid trade from the Vikings perspective. What teams do you think would consider something like that in today’s NFL?

The Browns just did. We could get two number ones for Parsons right now. His career is just going to be wasted anyway so might as well do him the favor and send him to a professionally managed franchise so he can get a ring like Ware did.

 

[Diehardblues]

LOL looks like Mountaineer has found his new target.

Looking forward to the next few years of Mountaineer's ramblings about Parsons.

At least he’s branched out from a one trick pony. Parsons won’t be the same target as Dak. Parsons is a generational type talent despite whatever criticisms we have. And I have some as well.

But I’d suspect anyone who is trolling the Cowboys fanbase with Parsons contract upcoming makes him a likely target. It’s just that a LB/DL doesn’t hold the weight of responsibility for a teams lack of more success like a QB.

And while Dak’s ability and taken level are definitely in question to match his hype, the same argument can’t be made of Parsons who actually uplifts those around him and our defense.

It’s going to be a rough sled trolling Parsons beyond his contract negotiations as he’s on pace to become a Hall Of Famer despite whatever success the Cowboys have.

And despite whatever criticisms we might have, which some I tend to agree with, there is no denying his talent level or impact he’s made. And no doubt worthy of his upcoming contract based on his performances thus far.

In other words he’s a no brainer for us to resign. His deal will get done much quicker than these big deals this year.

 

[Diehardblues]

The Browns just did. We could get two number ones for Parsons right now. His career is just going to be wasted anyway so might as well do him the favor and send him to a professionally managed franchise so he can get a ring like Ware did.

I’m not sure I’d say a HOF career is wasted simply cause you weren’t able to play for a championship team.

Team achievements are great but HOF inductions immortalize a career. Cowboys fans too often want to associate personal greatness with championships but that’s a team achievement.

Both of course is the optimum. But I’d argue if a player had to choose with a Bust in Canton or a SB Ring, they’d choose HOF.

 

[CowboysRule]

He’s a one trick pony and his one trick only works against bad teams.

He’s horrible in run support and can’t play a full drive without coming out a few plays.

He can have games where you wouldn’t know he was playing if you wasn’t looking for him.

He's NEVER been the guy that made a big play when the defense needed it.

He looks completely disinterested when he or the team isn’t playing well.

He, more so than any player I’ve seen, has “will quit when paid” written all over him. He has too much outside of football stuff going on and adding generational wealth to it will only make it worse.

There is NO WAY I make him the highest paid defensive player ever.

What is all this "outside of football" stuff going on? He has a podcast. Some people really need to get over that. You think it really takes that much time to start and manage a podcast? It doesn't.

He needs to be playing OLB. That's the main issue here. He isn't big enough to be playing DE and going up against guys that are 6'7, 340lbs every play. That's a big reason why he gets worn down. He could be a great LB. He has the speed to play sideline-to-sideline and could rush the passer on obvious passing downs. That's what I would do at least.

The other issue is he's basically the only decent player on the line. No one needs to fear Mazi unfortunately. Osa can dominate a game once a season it seems and then you never hear from him again. Who else is even on the line? Lawrence has been out most of the season. Williams got hurt before it even started. We have a line full of rotational guys and rookies. It's like putting a great RB behind a poor O-line. That guy needs help from everyone else to really shine. Upgraded the D-line should be the #1 priority in the off-season. Draft and FA.

 

[Risen Star]

I would have no problem giving him the bag as the kids say but I do think he would benefit from a true leader on defense. What DeMarcus Lawrence is supposed to be but not really.

 

[yentl911]

I like Micah and he is a game changer.

But I can only think of a few games he single handily wrecked like Watt, Garrett, Hutch or Bosa.

You dont trade a Micah and people tend to overreact when the season is bad.

Micah has a very limited supporting cast so he is the focus in every play

He’s damn good

If we can get him some help I think he’d be so much better

 

[KingCorcoran]

The Browns just did. We could get two number ones for Parsons right now. His career is just going to be wasted anyway so might as well do him the favor and send him to a professionally managed franchise so he can get a ring like Ware did.

The Browns trade was even more stupid than the Walker trade. Do you believe other teams are not aware of the downside of these kind of deals? Multiple draft choices for players will not be happening going forward as the draft choices are more valuable than ever. It is how teams add significant talent that is cost controlled allowing teams to improve their roster and afford to keep high paid stars.

No team currently has traded a future first. 29 of 32 teams have a second in 2025, and they all have their 2026 2nds. A team may trade their first for a player if they also get the other team’s first in the deal, because no owners are going to have their fans “sit out” the draft extravaganza the NFL draft is now. They’re not going to do it. It’s still an entertainment business, first and foremost.

Not only could the Cowboys not get firsts or seconds for Parsons. No other NFL player(s) will garner them either. It’s not economically prudent for multiple reasons now. There may be trades with draft picks going both ways. But no more draft hauls like the Walker, Watson, Russell debacles that all proved regrettable for the team giving up the draft picks.

 

[5Stars]

He’s a one trick pony and his one trick only works against bad teams.

He’s horrible in run support and can’t play a full drive without coming out a few plays.

He can have games where you wouldn’t know he was playing if you wasn’t looking for him.

He's NEVER been the guy that made a big play when the defense needed it.

He looks completely disinterested when he or the team isn’t playing well.

He, more so than any player I’ve seen, has “will quit when paid” written all over him. He has too much outside of football stuff going on and adding generational wealth to it will only make it worse.

There is NO WAY I make him the highest paid defensive player ever.

He is a stupid man child and his statement after the eagle game, "If you take away the scoreboard, the game would have been close." Yeah, this is the kind of "smart" player the Cowboys need to make the heavy investment on.

Trade his dumb butt!

 

[jhj7098]

He’s a one trick pony and his one trick only works against bad teams.

He’s horrible in run support and can’t play a full drive without coming out a few plays.

He can have games where you wouldn’t know he was playing if you wasn’t looking for him.

He's NEVER been the guy that made a big play when the defense needed it.

He looks completely disinterested when he or the team isn’t playing well.

He, more so than any player I’ve seen, has “will quit when paid” written all over him. He has too much outside of football stuff going on and adding generational wealth to it will only make it worse.

There is NO WAY I make him the highest paid defensive player ever.

You are not wrong

 

[Rayman70]

If we are being honest, he's not lived up to the hype. He never shows up when you need him. He vanishes and takes plays off. He may have hit his ceiling. I would not extend him. I would trade him. We need picks.

 

[exciter]

He’s a one trick pony and his one trick only works against bad teams.

He’s horrible in run support and can’t play a full drive without coming out a few plays.

He can have games where you wouldn’t know he was playing if you wasn’t looking for him.

He's NEVER been the guy that made a big play when the defense needed it.

He looks completely disinterested when he or the team isn’t playing well.

He, more so than any player I’ve seen, has “will quit when paid” written all over him. He has too much outside of football stuff going on and adding generational wealth to it will only make it worse.

There is NO WAY I make him the highest paid defensive player ever.

Lol,
It’s time to be honest with yourself!
You have absolutely no comprehension or understanding of actual football!

But hey, it’s cute and comical to have you make repeated silly comments believing you actually know more than the consensus of players, coaches, front office execs, analysts and even average fans!
Maybe everyone on the board could chin in, get you a clown hat and we could make the official board jester!
Maybe do videos of silly dances during the bye week!

 

[Rayman70]

He is a stupid man child and his statement after the eagle game, "If you take away the scoreboard, the game would have been close." Yeah, this is the kind of "smart" player the Cowboys need to make the heavy investment on.

Trade his dumb butt!

Agree. The guy is low IQ. He's an immature arse. Doesn't strike fear into anyone.

 

[Rayman70]

I think Micah might do better in a 3-4 . Also with a bette HC. For now, he's just not moving the needle for us. Much is on him. Some is on coaching

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Lol,
It’s time to be honest with yourself!
You have absolutely no comprehension or understanding of actual football!

But hey, it’s cute and comical to have you make repeated silly comments believing you actually know more than the consensus of players, coaches, front office execs, analysts and even average fans!
Maybe everyone on the board could chin in, get you a clown hat and we could make the official board jester!
Maybe do videos of silly dances during the bye week!

Look at how upset this dude is lololol

 

[805BoysInBlue]

We wonder why we so far behind the Eagles and Commanders are now on the tip of our a_____. Yet we have fans consitently ripping our best players.....trade, release, bench.

To be fair some of these people really aren't fans. They wish the team to fail just for their own selfish validation.

 

[treykin32]

You see this on more than 50% of his pass rushes.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

My view is different. You draft a guy at 21 who played 2 years of college, he's INSTANTLY the best player on the team by a mile, it's the most dysfunctional environment in professional sports, he gets ZERO help in the run game in terms of personnel, the highest paid player is a total fraud with zero leadership skills, etc. etc.....it's a miracle he's productive as he is.

 

[exciter]

Look at how upset this dude is lololol

Lol,
Upset?
I’m laughing at you Cherie!
Apparently your ability to read people is as poor as your comprehension of football.

Next season will be here in no time… better get to work on those silly dances!

 

[Nav22]

Proof that the low-IQ anti-Dakkers are the VERY SAME LOW-IQ FANS who want a generational monster like Micah Parsons gone.

Probably the same bozos who said DeMarcus Ware was washed and were happy to see him go.

 

[charron]

The only reason i'd trade Parsons is because he can't do it by himself. So if they extend Parsons and only put jags around him it really mitigates his talent. Now putting Micah at OLB like many have suggested for years helps mitigate that. But you also need more talent around him on the DL so the unit as a whole is not a 1 trick pony. We know Stephen hates signing useful free agents so that leaves draft picks and they just do not have enough of those to fill all the holes they will have once free agency hits. I wouldn't let him go for free, the bidding starts with 2 1st round picks plus more and then just keep him if the compensation you need isn't there.