In the wake of the Cowboys ugly loss to the Buffalo Bills, star pass rusher Micah Parsons took to his podcast, “The Edge,” to criticize what he perceives as “fake analysts” for their quick criticism of the Boys anytime something goes wrong.
Parsons began by expressing his frustration with the immediate backlash the team receives after a loss, particularly from individuals he doesn’t seem to respect.
“What I don’t understand is everyone just waits for the Cowboys to lose. I saw multiple analysts, people who are fake analysts who somehow got jobs on TV, saying, ‘There goes your boy,'” Parsons remarked on his podcast.
“It’s almost to the point where it’s almost sick that former players are waiting for current players to fail so that way they have something to talk about.”
The All-Pro linebacker emphasized that, as a fan of the game, he doesn’t wish ill upon his opponents.
“I’m a fan of the game. Whether I’m playing Josh Allen or whoever, at the end of the day, I don’t wanna see Josh Allen hurt. I don’t wanna see him fail. I want him to continue his career,” Parsons said.
“Obviously, when we’re playing and we’re lining up [against one another], I’m trying to beat him. But it seems that a lot of people are just waiting for people to fail.”
.@davidhelman_: Micah Parsons is 100% right about people wanting the Cowboys to lose.
"People root for engagement… Cowboys losing is good for business." pic.twitter.com/XSpn5BQSXd
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) December 19, 2023
Parsons acknowledged the unique level of scrutiny the Dallas Cowboys face compared to other NFL franchises but suggested that if the team were to end their nearly 30-year Super Bowl drought, the coverage might shift in a more positive direction.
The heightened attention (and scrutiny) comes with the territory for “America’s Team.”
Parsons and the Cowboys will certainly be under the microscope when they play the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Eve.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Micah Parsons: “He is one of the best players in the National Football League at any position. I don’t think it’s really debatable. This dude is different. Not only is he unique in skillset, but you don’t play all the way across the line and in the…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 20, 2023
What are your thoughts on Parsons’ comments?
The Cowboys are more dissected than any other team in the NFL … But does the criticism get a little too harsh at times?
Or should Parsons just realize that this is how it goes in the big boy’s league???