For those wanting to see Micah Parsons solely in a pass-rushing role next season, we’re sorry to report that won’t be happening.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy made it clear that Parsons will continue to operate as both a linebacker and edge defender. The Dallas Morning News said he will continue to alternate between inside linebacker and edge defender in 2022.
It didn’t take fans long to start reacting to the news. While everyone wants to see what Parsons can do as a pass rusher, they seem to understand this is the best course of action.
“Unpopular opinion but I like it, he can cause more havoc in the run game as an LB but on sure passing downs, he’s gotta come off the edge,” one fan said.
Unpopular opinion but I like it, he can cause more havic in the run game as an LB but on sure passing downs, he’s gotta come off the edge. #Cowboys #Parsons https://t.co/BkCCjQTT2t
— Midnight Sports Today (@MNSToday) April 7, 2022
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“Why would they convert one of the best OLB in the league into a full-time DE? Do people not understand the fundamentally different roles they play in a defense? His sack numbers would go down and his coverage skills wouldn’t be used,” another fan said.
People in the comments know 0 ball.
Why would they convert one of the best OLB in the league into a full-time DE? Do people not understand the fundamentally different roles they play in a defense?
His sack numbers would go down and his coverage skills wouldn’t be used. https://t.co/uNkv9WPutq— Maxximus (@CondorSZN) April 7, 2022
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“They’ve literally SAID that all last year and said they’d use him the same. All. Off-season. This isn’t news,” another fan said.
They’ve literally SAID that all last year and said they’d use him the same. All. Off-season. This isn’t news. https://t.co/jykPSl42ea
— B-Rad ☺️ (@bigmurph68) April 7, 2022
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Parsons racked up 13 sacks as a rookie even though he wasn’t a full-time pass rusher. The former Penn State standout is already one of the most well-rounded players in the NFL.
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