"Jerry Jones's claim that Parsons hurt the Cowboys' run defense is laughable. So is the idea that Parsons' ego was an issue. NFL history is filled with game-breaking pass-rushers with big egos or, umm, personality quirks. What matters is production, and Parsons is a one-of-a-kind pass-rushing force, capable of detonating the pocket from any alignment. No defender has generated more pressures since Parsons entered the league."
"The running quarterback. Not the quarterback who can get outside the pocket with mobility, but the quarterback who is a legitimate running threat. In pro football history, including the postseason, there have been eight seasons in which a quarterback ran for more than a 1,000 yards in a season. Two of those examples happened in 2024 Lamar Jackson's 1,035 yards, and Jayden Daniels' 1,026."
Micah Parsons is a uniquely dominant pass-rusher who has generated more pressures than any defender since entering the league. His on-field presence coincided with the Cowboys boasting the No. 1 defense, while the team fell to one of the worst units when he was absent. Trading a star edge-rusher in his prime is framed as a major mistake that can alter franchises. Quarterback rushing is rising, with Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels each exceeding 1,000 rushing yards in 2024, suggesting designed quarterback run concepts could expand in 2025. First-down technology and a youth movement at quarterback are also noted as evolving trends.
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