Micah Parsons - Measurable's Generational Talent?

[Jinxx13x]

Look i know he has not played a real NFL snap yet against top NFL talent. I am also not trying to anoint Parsons as the best linebacker of all time.

BUT I think it could be Interesting to ponder if we are looking a generational linebacker who may once again change the game at that position in some aspects?

At 6'3" - 246 lbs and running a 4.39 forty ( Honestly he makes others look like they are standing still ) - measurably no other linebacker really compared to him i looked up a few for examples :

Demarcus Ware - 6'4" 258lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Lawrence Taylor - 6'3" 240lbs clocked a 4.53 forty
Derek Brooks - 6' 0" 229 lbs clocked a 4.71 forty
Lavonte David - 6'1" 233 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Darius Leonard - 6'2" 229lbs clocked a 4.70 forty
Bobby Wagner - 6'0" 241 lbs clocked a 4.46 forty
Derek Thomas - 6'3" 247 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Luke Keuechly - 6'3" 235 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Ray Lewis - 6'1" 240lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Mike Singletary - 5'11" 232 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Patrick Willis - 6'0" 242lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Junior Seau - 6'3" 248lbs clocked a 4.61 forty
Brian Urlacher 6'4"258lbs clocked a 4.57 forty
Von Miller - 6'3" 249lbs clocked a 4.49 forty

Only A couple Linebackers are even close in the speed department - Bobby Wagner , Lawrence Taylor , and Von Miller --- that is really nice company to be in !

Dan Quinn has been lining him up everywhere so far this preseason, and he is already Qb'ing the D - are we looking at the next LT / Ray Lewis / Demarsus Ware as far as the way teams will need to plan for micah? He will be a problem opposing teams are gonna have nightmares game planning for.

Of Course we still need to see other measurable's such as -
Does he have the intensity on game day like - LT, Mike Singletary, Ray lewis
Is he cerebral and can he prepare and diagnose a play like - Luke Keuchly, junior seau, or sean lee
Will that first step at the snap resemble - Demarcus Ware,Von Miller, or LT
Can he stay healthy

It is very early in his career like i said but If Micah Parsons can add or surpass any of these other traits some of these other linebackers have WOW Sky is the limit

I am extremely stoked about Parsons because it could just be we have a Generational Leader on D and future all time great

 

[Aviano90]

Let’s hope LVE doesn’t continue trying to discourage Parsons from his play making ability.

 

[Jinxx13x]

Let’s hope LVE doesn’t continue trying to discourage Parsons from his play making ability.

I hope they all feed of parsons and his attitude and his play becomes infectious

 

[HungryLion]

Look i know he has not played a real NFL snap yet against top NFL talent. I am also not trying to anoint Parsons as the best linebacker of all time.

BUT I think it could be Interesting to ponder if we are looking a generational linebacker who may once again change the game at that position in some aspects?

At 6'3" - 246 lbs and running a 4.39 forty ( Honestly he makes others look like they are standing still ) - measurably no other linebacker really compared to him i looked up a few for examples :

Demarcus Ware - 6'4" 258lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Lawrence Taylor - 6'3" 240lbs clocked a 4.53 forty
Derek Brooks - 6' 0" 229 lbs clocked a 4.71 forty
Lavonte David - 6'1" 233 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Darius Leonard - 6'2" 229lbs clocked a 4.70 forty
Bobby Wagner - 6'0" 241 lbs clocked a 4.46 forty
Derek Thomas - 6'3" 247 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Luke Keuechly - 6'3" 235 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Ray Lewis - 6'1" 240lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Mike Singletary - 5'11" 232 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Patrick Willis - 6'0" 242lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Junior Seau - 6'3" 248lbs clocked a 4.61 forty
Brian Urlacher 6'4"258lbs clocked a 4.57 forty
Von Miller - 6'3" 249lbs clocked a 4.49 forty

Only A couple Linebackers are even close in the speed department - Bobby Wagner , Lawrence Taylor , and Von Miller --- that is really nice company to be in !

Dan Quinn has been lining him up everywhere so far this preseason, and he is already Qb'ing the D - are we looking at the next LT / Ray Lewis / Demarsus Ware as far as the way teams will need to plan for micah? He will be a problem opposing teams are gonna have nightmares game planning for.

Of Course we still need to see other measurable's such as -
Does he have the intensity on game day like - LT, Mike Singletary, Ray lewis
Is he cerebral and can he prepare and diagnose a play like - Luke Keuchly, junior seau, or sean lee
Will that first step at the snap resemble - Demarcus Ware,Von Miller, or LT
Can he stay healthy

It is very early in his career like i said but If Micah Parsons can add or surpass any of these other traits some of these other linebackers have WOW Sky is the limit

I am extremely stoked about Parsons because it could just be we have a Generational Leader on D and future all time great

Yes. Parsons without a doubt has elite, absolutely elite like 99.9th percentile raw physical talent.

He also has been a HIGHLY productive defensive player in both high school and college.

He was the best defensive end in the state of PA in high school. I live in PA. So I am biased. But at the same time people who follow football in PA have known Parsons was a special talent since he was a freshman in HS.

And he was the best linebacker in college football his second and last year of playing at Penn State.


Absolutely elite athleticism and elite production at both levels.

Neither of those things guarantees success at the NFL level. But….. yes he has the ability to be one of the absolute best defenders in the league. Let’s hope he does it.

 

[Jinxx13x]

Yes. Parsons without a doubt has elite, absolutely elite like 99.9th percentile raw physical talent.

He also has been a HIGHLY productive defensive player in both high school and college.

He was the best defensive end in the state of PA in high school. I live in PA. So I am biased. But at the same time people who follow football in PA have known Parsons was a special talent since he was a freshman in HS.

And he was the best linebacker in college football his second and last year of playing at Penn State.


Absolutely elite athleticism and elite production at both levels.

Neither of those things guarantees success at the NFL level. But….. yes he has the ability to be one of the absolute best defenders in the league. Let’s hope he does it.

When i actually went back to look at past linebackers to compare speed and measuable's i was shocked how much faster he was then say Derrick Thomas , Brooks or Wagner who were considered fast. Others linebackers i thought were faster then there forty times showed. Honestly after looking all this up i got even more excited about Parsons Potential. It is gonna be fun to watch him for sure just so pumped honestly

 

[Whyjerry]

Let’s hope LVE doesn’t continue trying to discourage Parsons from his play making ability.

LOL. Those 2 clowns need to stay far away from these young guys.

 

[Eanwen]

Let’s hope LVE doesn’t continue trying to discourage Parsons from his play making ability.

Except Parsons didn't make that play; Parsons gave up contain and allowed the rb to pick up yards.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Let’s hope LVE doesn’t continue trying to discourage Parsons from his play making ability.

That never happened.

 

[Zekeats]

Look i know he has not played a real NFL snap yet against top NFL talent. I am also not trying to anoint Parsons as the best linebacker of all time.

BUT I think it could be Interesting to ponder if we are looking a generational linebacker who may once again change the game at that position in some aspects?

At 6'3" - 246 lbs and running a 4.39 forty ( Honestly he makes others look like they are standing still ) - measurably no other linebacker really compared to him i looked up a few for examples :

Demarcus Ware - 6'4" 258lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Lawrence Taylor - 6'3" 240lbs clocked a 4.53 forty
Derek Brooks - 6' 0" 229 lbs clocked a 4.71 forty
Lavonte David - 6'1" 233 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Darius Leonard - 6'2" 229lbs clocked a 4.70 forty
Bobby Wagner - 6'0" 241 lbs clocked a 4.46 forty
Derek Thomas - 6'3" 247 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Luke Keuechly - 6'3" 235 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Ray Lewis - 6'1" 240lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Mike Singletary - 5'11" 232 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Patrick Willis - 6'0" 242lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Junior Seau - 6'3" 248lbs clocked a 4.61 forty
Brian Urlacher 6'4"258lbs clocked a 4.57 forty
Von Miller - 6'3" 249lbs clocked a 4.49 forty

Only A couple Linebackers are even close in the speed department - Bobby Wagner , Lawrence Taylor , and Von Miller --- that is really nice company to be in !

Dan Quinn has been lining him up everywhere so far this preseason, and he is already Qb'ing the D - are we looking at the next LT / Ray Lewis / Demarsus Ware as far as the way teams will need to plan for micah? He will be a problem opposing teams are gonna have nightmares game planning for.

Of Course we still need to see other measurable's such as -
Does he have the intensity on game day like - LT, Mike Singletary, Ray lewis
Is he cerebral and can he prepare and diagnose a play like - Luke Keuchly, junior seau, or sean lee
Will that first step at the snap resemble - Demarcus Ware,Von Miller, or LT
Can he stay healthy

It is very early in his career like i said but If Micah Parsons can add or surpass any of these other traits some of these other linebackers have WOW Sky is the limit

I am extremely stoked about Parsons because it could just be we have a Generational Leader on D and future all time great

Excellent job! One of the best posts of the year!

 

[Mountaineerfan]

Listening to the Pat Mcafee show this week Ross Tucker said Parsons is unbelievable. He said he went to a high school football game and it was Parsons third ever high school game and he texted the GM at penn state and said you have to get down here and see this kid best defensive player I may have ever seen. Penn state offered him the next week according to Tucker.
44:35 min

 

[CATCH17]

LOL. Those 2 clowns need to stay far away from these young guys.

Really? Vander Esch gives him great advice and y’all saying things like this?

 

[Jinxx13x]

Excellent job! One of the best posts of the year!

I appreciate that ! Thank you, I was so curious to see how his traits measured up to some of the all time greats and it surprised me how much faster he is then some of the others who were considered fast !

 

[Aviano90]

Really? Vander Esch gives him great advice and y’all saying things like this?

LVE will beat the mediocrity into him.

 

[CATCH17]

LVE will beat the mediocrity into him.

LVE is a former All Pro that’s just been injured.

Parsons will be lucky if he has half the impact Vander Esch did as a rookie.

If anyone can give advice to a young player on how to succeed it’s him.

 

[Aviano90]

LVE is a former All Pro that’s just been injured.

Parsons will be lucky if he has half the impact Vander Esch did as a rookie.

If anyone can give advice to a young player on how to succeed it’s him.

LVE got lit up for over 200 rushing yards in the playoffs.
He should shut his mouth when talking to Parsons.

 

[elcowboi]

Look i know he has not played a real NFL snap yet against top NFL talent. I am also not trying to anoint Parsons as the best linebacker of all time.

BUT I think it could be Interesting to ponder if we are looking a generational linebacker who may once again change the game at that position in some aspects?

At 6'3" - 246 lbs and running a 4.39 forty ( Honestly he makes others look like they are standing still ) - measurably no other linebacker really compared to him i looked up a few for examples :

Demarcus Ware - 6'4" 258lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Lawrence Taylor - 6'3" 240lbs clocked a 4.53 forty
Derek Brooks - 6' 0" 229 lbs clocked a 4.71 forty
Lavonte David - 6'1" 233 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Darius Leonard - 6'2" 229lbs clocked a 4.70 forty
Bobby Wagner - 6'0" 241 lbs clocked a 4.46 forty
Derek Thomas - 6'3" 247 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Luke Keuechly - 6'3" 235 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Ray Lewis - 6'1" 240lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Mike Singletary - 5'11" 232 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Patrick Willis - 6'0" 242lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Junior Seau - 6'3" 248lbs clocked a 4.61 forty
Brian Urlacher 6'4"258lbs clocked a 4.57 forty
Von Miller - 6'3" 249lbs clocked a 4.49 forty

Only A couple Linebackers are even close in the speed department - Bobby Wagner , Lawrence Taylor , and Von Miller --- that is really nice company to be in !

Dan Quinn has been lining him up everywhere so far this preseason, and he is already Qb'ing the D - are we looking at the next LT / Ray Lewis / Demarsus Ware as far as the way teams will need to plan for micah? He will be a problem opposing teams are gonna have nightmares game planning for.

Of Course we still need to see other measurable's such as -
Does he have the intensity on game day like - LT, Mike Singletary, Ray lewis
Is he cerebral and can he prepare and diagnose a play like - Luke Keuchly, junior seau, or sean lee
Will that first step at the snap resemble - Demarcus Ware,Von Miller, or LT
Can he stay healthy

It is very early in his career like i said but If Micah Parsons can add or surpass any of these other traits some of these other linebackers have WOW Sky is the limit

I am extremely stoked about Parsons because it could just be we have a Generational Leader on D and future all time great

He looks good right now with potential to be great. Time will tell.

 

[Jinxx13x]

He looks good right now with potential to be great. Time will tell.

amen to that

 

[CATCH17]

LVE got lit up for over 200 rushing yards in the playoffs.
He should shut his mouth when talking to Parsons.

You’re blaming dumb schemes on 1 player.

Hold Parsons to that same standard when our defense gets lit up like a Christmas tree.

 

[Aviano90]

You’re blaming dumb schemes on 1 player.

Hold Parsons to that same standard when our defense gets lit up like a Christmas tree.

Don’t want LVE or Smith tainting Parsons and Cox.

 

[blueblood70]

Look i know he has not played a real NFL snap yet against top NFL talent. I am also not trying to anoint Parsons as the best linebacker of all time.

BUT I think it could be Interesting to ponder if we are looking a generational linebacker who may once again change the game at that position in some aspects?

At 6'3" - 246 lbs and running a 4.39 forty ( Honestly he makes others look like they are standing still ) - measurably no other linebacker really compared to him i looked up a few for examples :

Demarcus Ware - 6'4" 258lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Lawrence Taylor - 6'3" 240lbs clocked a 4.53 forty
Derek Brooks - 6' 0" 229 lbs clocked a 4.71 forty
Lavonte David - 6'1" 233 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Darius Leonard - 6'2" 229lbs clocked a 4.70 forty
Bobby Wagner - 6'0" 241 lbs clocked a 4.46 forty
Derek Thomas - 6'3" 247 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Luke Keuechly - 6'3" 235 lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Ray Lewis - 6'1" 240lbs clocked a 4.58 forty
Mike Singletary - 5'11" 232 lbs clocked a 4.66 forty
Patrick Willis - 6'0" 242lbs clocked a 4.56 forty
Junior Seau - 6'3" 248lbs clocked a 4.61 forty
Brian Urlacher 6'4"258lbs clocked a 4.57 forty
Von Miller - 6'3" 249lbs clocked a 4.49 forty

Only A couple Linebackers are even close in the speed department - Bobby Wagner , Lawrence Taylor , and Von Miller --- that is really nice company to be in !

Dan Quinn has been lining him up everywhere so far this preseason, and he is already Qb'ing the D - are we looking at the next LT / Ray Lewis / Demarsus Ware as far as the way teams will need to plan for micah? He will be a problem opposing teams are gonna have nightmares game planning for.

Of Course we still need to see other measurable's such as -
Does he have the intensity on game day like - LT, Mike Singletary, Ray lewis
Is he cerebral and can he prepare and diagnose a play like - Luke Keuchly, junior seau, or sean lee
Will that first step at the snap resemble - Demarcus Ware,Von Miller, or LT
Can he stay healthy

It is very early in his career like i said but If Micah Parsons can add or surpass any of these other traits some of these other linebackers have WOW Sky is the limit

I am extremely stoked about Parsons because it could just be we have a Generational Leader on D and future all time great

nice post,

so how did quinn use Wagner when he was there? they are VERY SIMLAR , NOT a SURPISE this was this years #1..loking at the long armed fast cbs as well all lining up to be more of quinns blueprints..