Parsons - Clay Matthews Comparison

[TwoCentPlain]

Saw a draft review where someone listed Parsons as similar to Clay Matthews. I thought that was interesting especially since McCarthy was in GB and chose Matthews. Coaches tend to go back to the same well for water. Will McCarthy try to use Parsons in a similar way as he did with Matthews?

Matthews was the 26th pick in 2009. Parsons the 12th. Parsons is a little lighter but much quicker. Matthews was a 3-4 LB. Will the Cowboys be using Parsons as a 3-4 OLB at times? Matthews had 10 sacks as a rookie.

Anyone remember Clay Matthews in college? I don’t. How do they compare in college tape? Would you say Parsons has more talent and potential than Matthews as a rookie?

 

[HungryLion]

Saw a draft review where someone listed Parsons as similar to Clay Matthews. I thought that was interesting especially since McCarthy was in GB and chose Matthews. Coaches tend to go back to the same well for water. Will McCarthy try to use Parsons in a similar way as he did with Matthews?

Matthews was the 26th pick in 2009. Parsons the 12th. Parsons is a little lighter but much quicker. Matthews was a 3-4 LB. Will the Cowboys be using Parsons as a 3-4 OLB at times? Matthews had 10 sacks as a rookie.

Anyone remember Clay Matthews in college? I don’t. How do they compare in college tape? Would you say Parsons has more talent and potential than Matthews as a rookie?

Well, the more I look into it.

if Quinn is running a 3-4 in base. Yes Parsons will probably be OLB In those packages.

Or if Quinn is running the 4-3 under. I see Parsons as the SLB more likely. The SLB in the 4-3 under is on the edge, standing next to the strong side DL, which would be Lawrence.

so you would have tank Lawrence, and Parsons on the same edge together in those situations.


Which could be lethal.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Clay Matthews was primarily an edge rusher, at least earlier in his career when he was making pro bowls. I do believe he'd have played DE if he was drafted to a 4-3. More like a Demarcus Ware type, I don't think you'll ever see Parsons with his hand in the dirt, even on 4 down lineman situations.

 

[Carter]

To me he looks like a young Bobby Wagner and not like Clay Matthews.

 

[InTheZone]

I want a better player and one that isn't as dirty as Clay.

 

[stilltheguru]

He has experience rushing the passer (not blitzing like Jaylon) and he is pretty much the same size as Von Miller, Matthews and Ngakoue. It would be foolish not to let him do it.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Clay Matthews was primarily an edge rusher, at least earlier in his career when he was making pro bowls. I do believe he'd have played DE if he was drafted to a 4-3. More like a Demarcus Ware type, I don't think you'll ever see Parsons with his hand in the dirt, even on 4 down lineman situations.

He is edge rusher convert, so it's not something thats out of the question

 

[RandyOh]

Just get him on the field as much as possible. Either rushing as 3-4LB in base packages, Blitzing as a SAM, or defending the run as a MIKE. Just keep this kid on the field.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

To me he looks like a young Bobby Wagner and not like Clay Matthews.

Are you saying this based on what you saw in games or on tape?

I highly doubt Parsons will be another Bobby Wagner.

 

[Jarntt]

Well, the more I look into it.

if Quinn is running a 3-4 in base. Yes Parsons will probably be OLB In those packages.

Or if Quinn is running the 4-3 under. I see Parsons as the SLB more likely. The SLB in the 4-3 under is on the edge, standing next to the strong side DL, which would be Lawrence.

so you would have tank Lawrence, and Parsons on the same edge together in those situations.


Which could be lethal.

I agree in the 3-4 base but when we are in a 4-3 on early downs I think SLB is the least likely spot for him. He'll be in the middle or on the weak side IMO

 

[Jipper]

Are you saying this based on what you saw in games or on tape?

I highly doubt Parsons will be another Bobby Wagner.

just as long as hes not a bobby carpenter...

 

[Future]

I agree in the 3-4 base but when we are in a 4-3 on early downs I think SLB is the least likely spot for him. He'll be in the middle or on the weak side IMO

They're not going to play a 4-3, ever. They'll be a 3-4 "base" but in nickel 65-70% of the time.

 

[Bullflop]

Comparing Parsons to pro LBs at this stage of his career is nothing other than an exercise in futility. Both Parsons and Cox are somewhat raw yet and are subject to a good deal of development, before comparisons of them to pro players are reasonable. Give them time to develop into what they're more likely to be in the long run. That's the best way to be fair and really do them justice. Let's hope the FO hires Sean Lee to teach 'em the how it's done!

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

I hope the comparison excludes steroid use.

 

[CATCH17]

He’s just so raw that it’s hard to say what his potential skill set is.

Right now he’s just a see ball get ball guy and if he’s not rushing the QB you’re not using him to his full potential.

 

[JohnsKey19]

To me he looks like a young Bobby Wagner and not like Clay Matthews.

I believe the goal should be to at least try to coach him up to be a Bobby Wagner type - where he can basically do anything at the LB position. He's such a raw player at this point due to inexperience playing the position, his ceiling is incredibly high as he gains experience and is coached by NFL level staffs. The floor IMO would be to relegate him to a primarily rushing/blitzing LB.

 

[jazzcat22]

To me he looks like a young Bobby Wagner and not like Clay Matthews.

I heard the Bobby Wagner comparison mentioned on ESPN or NFLN, and also on the ticket. They did not compare them directly. But it was mentioned.

 

[jazzcat22]

Can Micah Parsons be the Ro McClain without the purple drank?

Just thought I would throw out there as another comparison.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Comparing Parsons to pro LBs at this stage of his career is nothing other than an exercise in futility. Both Parsons and Cox are somewhat raw yet and are subject to a good deal of development, before comparisons of them to pro players are reasonable. Give them time to develop into what they're more likely to be in the long run. That's the best way to be fair and really do them justice. Let's hope the FO hires Sean Lee to teach 'em the how it's done!

Go back and reread. The comparison is of Parsons and Matthews in college and as rookies in the league.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

They're not going to play a 4-3, ever. They'll be a 3-4 "base" but in nickel 65-70% of the time.

Just curious......so with this typical package, as of now, who would be starting front 7?
Also, isn't Gregory a LBer, instead of DE in this package.

Tank....DE
Woods...DT
Gilmore ...DT
Gregory...DE

Smith.....LBer
LVE........LBer
Parson...LBer

Darn.....I'm confused