David Hermann
FOX Sports Dallas Cowboys Writer
Oxnard, CA — Not a big deal until you have your own transportation around training camp.
Consider it no surprise that, just one year after his NFL debut, Micah Parsons took part in the first media session of the 2022 season on an electric scooter.
“I’m off my feet,” he said with a smirk.
Micah Parsons ranked second to Nick Bosa in NFL’s Best Under 25
Pro Football Focus has released a list of the top 25 players under the age of 25, with 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa taking the top spot. Next defensive his player on the list is No. 6 Cowboys sensation Micah his Parsons.
Judging by the work Parsons has been doing while standing, that shouldn’t be a problem. Nonetheless, a quick glance in Parsons’ direction at any snap reveals that he’s picking up exactly where he left off in his stellar rookie campaign.
Cowboys manager Mike McCarthy said, “He’s very instinctive and slippery in phone booths, in the same way he loses angles and breaks in football.” He’s got a lot of good playmaking ability. Yeah, he’s very, very impressive.”
At any given time, second-year linebackers can line up almost anywhere, splitting time between the middle of the field and the ends of the formation. It’s unfair to give him too much credit before the pad comes in, but it’s clear he causes problems for the blockers who happen to draw him in.
“The difference is that everything seems slower, calmer, and more collective,” Parsons said. I understand, it’s not like I’m running out of extra energy.”
It’s an even cooler and more confident version of Parsons, who won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last season with a whopping 13 sacks and 84 tackles.
It’s a scary thought, considering Parsons told reporters on Friday that he was always unsure of what he was doing on his way to all these accolades.
“He can play anywhere on the field.”
Michael Strahan discusses the unique abilities of Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.
“I wouldn’t say there were a lot of weaknesses, but I just don’t understand the full concept of all defenses,” he said. “I suffered from growing pains all year long, sometimes guessing. But now that I know and understand it, I feel much more relaxed.”
Think about it. Last fall, Parsons came onto the scene like a football supernova, speculating about his duties at least occasionally.
The possibilities are endless if he brings all of the same abilities to the field in 2022 and a clearer understanding of his responsibilities.
“Last year I was trying to earn the respect of my fellow teammates and fellow players across the league.
That’s a very big bill to live on. Behind obvious hardliners like Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, his Parsons could emerge as the brightest young star on this Dallas roster, not to mention he’s one of the biggest names in the NFL. conceals sexuality.
At the same time, Parsons and the Dallas defense might be able to have a day early in the season, at least until the new Cowboys offense finds its way.
Anyway, assuming you agree with the concept, it sounds like a lot of pressure.
From the sound of it, Parsons is more concerned about his designs than anyone else.
“I don’t believe in pressure. Pressure doesn’t exist,” he said. “You have expectations for yourself and what you want to achieve. It’s personal. I think pressure is an aspect of other people and how they view you.” If it can pull you out of your game, you’re probably doing the wrong sport.”
If there’s anything we’ve learned about Micah Parsons in the last 15 months, it’s definitely not.
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The Cowboys had their third unpadded practice on Friday. Here are some additional notes from training camp.
Hi TJ
The wait for fireworks in camp felt like a very long time, but undrafted receiver TJ Vasher delivered.
The Cowboys tackled a red zone situation on Friday, which tends to create the potential for a show-stopping moment.
On the final rep of practice, Washer brought thunder with a one-handed circus catch in the end zone. Listed 6-6, Washer used every inch of his frame to fly high above his sophomore corner, Kelvin Joseph, and pull it in.
It was a meaningful moment for Vasher, who signed as an undrafted free agent in 2021 but missed a year with a non-football injury.
Ahead of Friday, he said the last time he had such an exhilarating moment was almost two years ago during his final season at Texas Tech.
“I haven’t had that feeling in a long time, but it felt good. Words can’t describe it,” he said.
There isn’t much room on the back end of the Cowboys’ receiver depth chart, so every good impression counts.
tight window
Vasher may have played the day, but the fact remains that the Dallas defense continues these early practices.
The Cowboys quarterback was frustrated most of the morning because the defensive secondary didn’t give them many good opportunities.
Trevon Diggs caught the camp’s first interception when he cut down a pass from Prescott. Anthony Brown managed two more pass breakups in the endzone, and safety Jaron Kurse hooked an interception on a desperate attempt between offensive “Hail Mary” reps.
Even Leighton Vander Esch got into the action as the fifth-year linebacker broke on a shallow pass that Prescott tried to throw back over his body. He slammed McKeon into the ball and threw it into the air, but was unable to finish the play.
young star
CeeDee Lamb played two seasons in the NFL, accumulating 2,037 receiving yards and making it to the Pro Bowl.
The organization’s hope is that he will become one of the best young receivers in football. For some reason, he’s the youngest member of the receiver squad this year.
“I found out today that I am the youngest in the room,” Lam said. “I’m still the youngest in the room, and this is my third year in the league.”
Of course, Lamb is expected to be younger than veterans Michael Gallup, Noah Brown, and James Washington. It’s still wild to note that Lamb is younger than all of the Cowboys’ first and second-year receivers, including Jalen Tolbert, who turned 23 this spring, just six weeks before Lamb.
Weird stat, but in the end it doesn’t matter. Despite his age, Lamb has a lot of NFL expertise to share with his slightly older teammates, and he plans to do just that.
“They can come to me with anything,” he said. “I want them to understand that I am here for whatever question they ask.”
David Helman covers FOX Sports’ Dallas Cowboys to provide insight and analysis on the NFL’s most famous franchise. Before joining FOX, he covered the Cowboys for nine seasons on the team’s official website, DallasCowboys.com. In 2018, he won a regional Emmy Award for producing “Dak Prescott: A Family Reunion,” about the quarterback’s era in Mississippi.
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