Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has been impressed by star edge rusher Micah Parsons' part-time work as an off-ball linebacker in Mike Zimmer's scheme.
Dallas Cowboys edge Micah Parsons is unquestionably one of the best pass rushers in the game today. Depending on how you feel about Browns superstar Myles Garrett, he might even the very best in the sport.in the league and he finished the year with 14 sacks, 33 quarterback hits, and 43 pressures.
As remarkable as his edge-rushing prowess is, Parsons is more than just a one-trick pony. The last couple of days at Cowboys training camp Parsons has also been putting in time as an off-ball linebacker.Jul 31, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons during training camp at the Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge playing fields. / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
"Without getting into specifics, the way Mike Zimmer and that defensive staff are using him is going to be a really good challenge for us... He looks good. Just playing a couple different positions, but yeah, I’m impressed with him.” To help prepare for his part-time role as an inside linebacker, Parsons has shed 10 pounds off his playing weight compared to last season. He's currently at 240 pounds, per Yousuf.
While Parsons has more value getting after the quarterback, new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer may have little choice but to put Parsons at the second level on occasion. DeMarvion Overshown has flashed potential, but free agent pickup Eric Kendricks is the only proven commodity the Cowboys have on this unit.
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