Linebacker Micah Parsons stunned the entire NFL world with a weird decision.
Micah Parsons is a big name when it comes to NFL. After being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, he becomes the fan’s attention by showing his impressive skills on the field. He is considered one of the best dominant defensive ends in the entire league. But this time he enters the season with a different mindset by changing the way of playing.

This week, linebacker Micah Parsons announced pretty weird news that he will no longer want to focus on his sack total when he enters his third season in the league. Instead, he’ll just be focusing on his overall impact on the game by the defensive side of the football.
“I’m kinda off the sack wave. I’m onto the impact wave,” Parsons said according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “You see Aaron Donald. He can have 12 sacks, but the impact he makes is so dominant. You can tell. I really just want to be dominant. And then you see guys who have 16-17 sacks, but they’re not considered a guy. I want to be a guy, not one of the guys. You feel me? . . . I’m not chasing for something. I’m trying to achieve and be greater than someone who is chasing.”
It’s a big decision for any player who made an impressive career in the league. Although, this Micah Parsons is one of the top players who is always in demand.
Cowboys DE Micah Parsons on why he isn’t as concerned about leading the league in sacks: “I’m kind of off the sack wave. I’m on to the impact wave. Like, you see Aaron Donald, he can have 12 sacks, but the impact he makes is so dominant. You can tell. I really just want to be…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 1, 2023
However, the NFL world shares their thoughts on Micah Parsons’ big decision.
Sounds like an excuse for not being able to produce sacks like Watt Bosa Reddick Jones lol, A fan replied.
Sounds like an excuse for not being able to produce sacks like Watt Bosa Reddick Jones lol
— Sergio Maldonado (@Letsrideou) June 1, 2023
Maybe it is just because he isn’t good enough to lead the league in sacks? He only really plays one or two plays per four downs, another fan said.
Maybe it is just because he isn't good enough to lead the league in sacks? He only really plays one or two plays per four downs… https://t.co/lPUK8xfPMn
— James Pio (@Darth_Pio) June 1, 2023
Shut up and give us them sacks 😂
— Ricky Ali (@Ricky_Ali33) June 1, 2023
Shut up and give us them sacks 😂
— Ricky Ali (@Ricky_Ali33) June 1, 2023
However, it is a risky decision but we’ll see how helpful this is for Micah Parsons in the future.
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