Since entering the league, Dallas Cowboys defensive star hasn't been shy about speaking out. Whether it is the defender's podcast, social media, or postgame comments, Parsons is the perfect example of an open athlete sports media begs for. However, this tune quickly changes when an athlete is willing to give any headline-worthy news, as Micah Parsons has quickly found out. Regardless of where you fall on the star's outspoken nature, there is no denying Parsons' latest comments will resonate.
After some choice words, Parsons' reaction to a brutal Dallas stretch was simple: "Let's play ball." This is why Dallas fans have such an easy time falling in love with the defender. Even if the off-the-field comments or late-season performances don't always match expectations. Still, Parsons embodies the fight and us vs. them attitude that once defined the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas is Scheduled to Face the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, Chargers, and Commanders in Weeks 12-17
Barring switching out the Vikings for the Bills, it is impossible to come up with a more brutal stretch for the Cowboys. They will be facing the defending Super Bowl champs and their Super Bowl opponent in back-to-back weeks. This is followed up by playing arguably the most talented young teams in the league.
Detroit is brutal to play and complete the toughest three-week stretch anyone has been handed. For a Cowboys team that finished third in its own division last season, this is shockingly brutal. The schedule was supposed to be a step back from the difficult road the Cowboys have been consistently handed for much of the last half-decade. ,
It turns up the pressure incredibly for Dallas to have a hot start. Any other result is going to leave the team open to a mid-season collapse. There simply is no way around this with the league doing Dallas no favors with this brutal slate.
For a team that drives viewership and keeps fans' attention, it is surprising the league wouldn't stretch out these games a bit more. At least put them toward the start of the season when you're promised both sides will be playoff relevant. It is a mistake by the league, and a fitting reaction from the Cowboys' defensive star.