Micah Parsons is in the news again for what he said off the field, not for what he did on the field. See Parsons’ comments about Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.
Micah Parson Makes Comments About Mike McCarthy
Given how much Micah Parsons’ quote on Mike McCarthy’s future has taken off, feels worth posting the full clip of the question and answer.
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— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 11, 2024
After Sunday’s 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Parsons responded to a question about McCarthy and if the head coach will be with the Cowboys in 2025.
“That’s above my pay grade, if Mike’s coach again next year,” Parsons said via Jori Epstein. “All coaching aside, Mike can leave and go where he wants to. Guys I kind of feel bad for is guys like Zack Martin and guys who might be on their last year, on their way out, because that’s who I wanted to hold the trophy for.”
While showing empathy for those players, Parsons’ next statement about McCarthy will be subject to criticism.
“You want to win games and do great things with those type of legends who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did,” Parson continued. “So those are the kind of guys that I have so much sympathy and hurt for.”
On Get Up, Rex Ryan and Damien Woody eviscerated Parsons’ comments, saying the talented defensive end has no respect for his head coach. Woody went so far as to call Parsons a “podcast boy,” since the edge rusher hosts a weekly podcast where he shares his unfiltered opinions.
Rex Ryan on Micah Parsons' comments about Mike McCarthy: "Why are you piling on? Dead man walking? Yeah, he is. But you know what? He's professional as hell. He hasn't once blamed a damn player, ever. It's bullshit." pic.twitter.com/hXBE6vKZXW
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 11, 2024
Damien Woody on Micah Parsons' comments about Mike McCarthy: "Who the hell does Micah Parsons think he is talking like that after a game? Bro, you've been missing all these games with the injury… that's what's going on with all these podcast boys out here in the locker room." pic.twitter.com/WRQZrQanc7
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 11, 2024
Micah Parsons Defends Comments
Loll damm yeah ima just eat the fine for now on! Because the way yall twist words and flip them around for content is nasty work!
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) November 11, 2024
Parsons took to X to defend his action, accusing the media of twisting his words and “flipping them around for content.”
“You would think guys who played and coached the sport would have better journalism!! But I was very wrong,” Parsons wrote on X. “They trying to use my name image and likeness with dallas cowboys to continue to tear the beautiful organization with drama and bad media attentions! Be better.”
Parsons will respond to the comments on his podcast, The Edge with Micah Parsons.
The Cowboys (3-6) host the Houston Texans (6-4) on Monday Night Football in Week 11.
You would think guys who played and coached the sport would have better journalism!! But I was very wrong!! They trying to use my name image and likeness with dallas cowboys to continue to tear the beautiful organization with drama and bad media attentions! Be better @GetUpESPN
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) November 11, 2024
I will be addressing this today ! @brgridiron @BleacherReport time for truth and real facts!! Tune into the edge today!
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) November 11, 2024
