After winning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, Micah Parsons is expected to have another highly productive campaign in 2022. Given his prowess rushing the passer, some thought he would be in line for a full-time positional switch from middle linebacker to defensive end. In an interview with the team’s website, head coach Mike McCarthy said that won’t be happening. 
[RELATED: Parsons Played 2021 Season On Injured Knee]
“That’s a very fair question” McCarthy said, referring to suggestions Parsons line up on the edge permanently. “But we’ve made it clear: we want him moving around.”
Drafted 12th overall as the consensus top linebacker, Parsons acquitted himself quite well at the position during his time there. Early on in the season, though, he switched to DE after an injury to DeMarcus Lawrence left the Cowboys thin on edge rushers. Regardless of where he lined up on the field, the Penn State alum put up impressive numbers all year.
Parsons totalled 84 tackles, 13 sacks and 20 tackles for loss across 16 games played; as a result, he was recognized with not only the DRoY award, but also Pro Bowl and All-Pro nods. As McCarthy himself noted, however, those sack totals were split between his time at either position. His overall ability to not only rush the passer, but also defend the run and drop into coverage clearly has the team eyeing more of a ‘Swiss Army-knife’ type of role for him.
The Cowboys ultimately lost Randy Gregory in free agency, and later signed Dante Fowler to help replace him. Even if they add pass-rushing help in the draft later this month, Parsons will likely still have plenty of snaps on the edge moving forward. Barring a repeat of last season’s injuries, though, he will also spend significant time in his more natural position.
Who cares about classification. Just let him play where ever he is a matchup nightmare for the opposing team. Deebo has shown us the league does need positions as set in stone guidelines anymore
Who cares where he lines up. The guy is going to make plays where ever you put him on the field.
Nothing really matters until they fix their grease fire at qb.
Don’t forget the dumpster fire HC, GM, Team Prez, and Owner too.
@leftcoaster
That was funny the first 7 articles you wrote the SAME EXACT COMMENT ON.
And stop liking your own comments, it’s pathetic.
I’ll continue posting the same comment because it’s true kid. Enjoy them kid. I don’t have a clue how to like a comment here.
That’s not happening any time soon
It’s a shame that Jerry and Stephen have wasted so much talent over the years. I’m afraid there will be no superbowl for Dallas until someone can come up with a cure for stupid. Jerry is more concerned about raising ticket prices and selling merchandise than he is about winning superbowls.
I hope he tears his ACL.
I hope you die.