“I Think We’re the Same Caliber Playoff Team” – Star LB Micah Parsons Bullish About Teams Prospects Despite Loss to the 49ERS, Stakes Claim to the Top Spot in NFC
Follow Us
Standout linebacker Micah Parsons remains resolute in his belief that the Cowboys‘ future shines bright. Despite the scoreboard’s harsh verdict, he sees the Cowboys as genuine contenders in the NFC, challenging the 49ers‘ supremacy. Coach Mike McCarthy may have admitted defeat on Sunday night, conceding that the Niners outperformed them in every facet of the game, but there’s one voice in the locker room that vehemently disagrees.
Parsons, the All-Pro linebacker, left fans in awe with his post-game comments. He staunchly contends that the 49ers don’t tower above the Cowboys on the NFL hierarchy. But what’s the basis for his unwavering confidence?
Micah Parsons explained every misstep
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
According to Parsons, the 49ers and the Cowboys are cut from the same cloth, despite the lopsided 42-10 loss. In his eyes, Parsons’ team possesses the same caliber of talent as their opponents. Michael Gehlken, a trusted Cowboys reporter, relays Parsons’ perspective: “I don’t think [the 49ers] are at a higher level than us. I think we’re the same caliber playoff team. Same talent. Same standards.”
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Micah Parsons says the #49ers and the #Cowboys are still the same caliber of team despite the 42-10 loss, via @GehlkenNFL
He says that the score isn’t indicative of what actually happened.
"I don't think [the 49ers] are at a higher level than us. I think… pic.twitter.com/1mgwAyFl38
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 9, 2023
24 YO LB argues that the Cowboys stumbled due to their own missteps rather than the 49ers’ extraordinary prowess, “I just feel like we need to reconsider and fix some things…The score doesn’t really show what happened out there.”
Trending
Mom Randi Confessed the ‘World Is Against the Mahomes Family’ as She Missed Spending Time With Patrick Mahomes in 2021
May 20, 2024 09:18 AM EDT
Shedeur Sanders Becomes the “Laughing Stock” of College Football as He Ignores NFL Legend’s Advice to Target Gavin Kuld
May 18, 2024 02:10 PM EDT
Days Away From His Own Bugatti, Millionaire Shedeur Sanders Flexes $350K Rolls Royce to Shake Off ‘Laughing Stock’ Status
May 20, 2024 06:30 AM EDT
“Trying to Repopulate the Earth”: Tyreek Hill’s ‘10 Children’ Compared to Harrison Butker Controversy by Former Dolphins Guard
May 20, 2024 10:46 AM EDT
Despite Maintaining Silence on His Birthday, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Join Jackson Mahomes at Kelce Jam
May 20, 2024 08:51 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NFL stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Parsons contends, “I just feel like there was nothing that they did besides us beating ourselves.” The linebacker believes that addressing their mistakes is the key to getting back on track. However, he’s also candid about their recent performance, acknowledging the alarming turnovers and struggles on third downs, which hint at a regression from their previous form.
CBS exposes the Cowboys’ early-season success
CBS reports shed light on the Cowboys’ early-season success, particularly in pressuring opposing quarterbacks. Yet, in Week 5 against the 49ers, that dominance waned as they managed to pressure Brock Purdy a mere 23.1% of the time.
This significant drop in defensive effectiveness played a pivotal role in their resounding defeat, with the Cowboys only mustering 10 points while conceding 42. On the other side of the field, the 49ers flaunted an unblemished 5-0 record for the week, further complicating the matchup.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Nevertheless, Micah Parsons remains a shining star in the NFL. His prowess in pressuring quarterbacks is second to none, with 29 pressures and a remarkable 22.3% pressure rate, ranking him at the pinnacle among 92 players with over 100 pass rushes this season. He strongly continues to be a standout force in reaching the opposing quarterback.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In the aftermath of this humbling loss, the Cowboys are left with no choice but to acknowledge their need for improvement on both offense and defense. The future may appear uncertain, but with the likes of Micah Parsons in their ranks, the Cowboys remain unwavering in their pursuit of NFL glory.
WATCH THIS STORY – After Dominating Tom Brady’s Ex-team, Cheetah Tyreek Hill Issues an Open Challenge to Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs.
Edited by:
Tripti Sarda