Just like CeeDee Lamb last year, or any other player the Cowboys selected in the first round of the Draft, Micah Parsons it is taking all the spotlight. And no wonder, the linebacker selection seeks to improve a defense that left much to be desired in 2020.
However, there are some details to consider regarding the new Cowboys linebacker. And it is that the player has not seen the field of play in a regular season meeting since 2019. Thanks to the pandemic, the defender decided to absent himself from Penn State and jumped directly to the Draft. This initially raised doubts after his selection, as many claimed that it was not known for sure if the player had what it took to be not only in the NFL, but in an organization like the Cowboys.
However, it is known that he was not the only athlete who made this decision. After all, for those months it was not known for sure the extent of the virus or what it could generate in professional athletes. It is now known that there can certainly be cardiac complications such as myocarditis, if a person is hospitalized. In the case of professional athletes, this is very severe and can end their careers. Consequently, Parsons made a very smart decision not to risk it.
The truth is that so far, expectations for the defender have been totally positive. Parsons made great impressions at the rookie mini-camp. And not to mention the organized activities, where he left some very interesting plays. Among them, an interception that he made to quarterback Ben DiNucci in a drill of eleven against eleven. In this play, Micah He demonstrated his coverage capabilities despite being a linebacker, whose main task is to defend the rival’s rushing game.
Cowboys LB Micah Parsons has the athleticism to make the difficult look easy. Well, a poor throw from QB Ben DiNucci made a Parsons interception in 11-on-11 look very, very easy. Parsons was in zone coverage. Teammates swarmed him afterward in celebration. pic.twitter.com/QrGsolvaE2
– Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) June 3, 2021
He also participated in a charge in a seven-on-seven drill, which ended in the capture of the other quarterback Garrett Gilbert.
His athletic abilities and willingness to learn the Cowboys playbook has led defensive coordinator Dan Quinn himself to be testing him as a defensive end. Quinn’s goal is for Parsons to be able to serve as a designated pass rusher, and have another containment weapon at the edges that works against opposing offenses. Either way, to Micah all of this is part of learning and converting from college gamer to pro.
“Right now I’m just trying to get involved in everything, even if I don’t know it, just so I can find a way to get on the field,” he said. “I’d say I’m still about 50-50 right now. I have a foundation, I’m just building on that from what I know and understand so far. There are many more plays here than I had before.
Cowboys rookie LB Micah Parsons, RB Ezekiel Elliott at minicamp this morning
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– Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) June 8, 2021
Another fundamental aspect that the rookie has been working on has been his confidence. It is never easy for a young athlete to come up with a new team with a new group of partners. However, Parsons seems to be doing very well.
“Right now I’m building that trust, and I think I’m starting to get the attention of older people and that they believe in me,” he said. Micah. “So once I have their support and continue to build my own confidence, I think the sky is the limit for me and for this team.” In fact, it is already known that Parsons has a very good relationship with defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and wide receiver Amari Cooper. This suggests that he has had no problem adjusting to the new wardrobe.
Of course, there is still a long way to go and we will not see the results of Parsons until he returns to the field on August 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In what will be the preseason start for the Cowboys in the Hall of Fame game in Ohio. However, Parsons he has a few very clear goals, and among them is earning the respect of his opponents. We’ll see what happens, but Micah It is destined for great things, and we hope it is.
