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You see, I just don't subscribe to a cookie cutter type of philosophy when it comes to trades or team building. Every situation is different. Many may disagree, but I think that FOs that can't draft impact-players beyond the first round aren't really viable. Just for argument's sake, because we all know this hypothetical trade is as realistic as the moon being made of cheese, Micah is a young dawg really just beginning his prime and is arguably the most valuable pass rusher in the league. He could realistically play at a high level for at least the next five to seven years. Parsons' current trajectory is Canton. That being said, he's not some old merc that fits the mold of "one piece away," he's a core piece to any defense for the better part of the next 10 years. Pass rushers of his caliber and age don't generally become available, so, sure, he'd help an elite team, but he's also a fit for a younger team that's building. I know that you don't agree, but it's all good. I respect your rationale.

Because it makes for a more interesting and interactive post. I mean, it is a football forum.

Which group, the Panthers or the Eagles? Both, perhaps? LOL

Dude, are you referring to Bayless and Cowherd? Come on, all I'm asking you to be is reasonable.

I have answered your questions. I essentially told you that what Holley said is a load of crap (and that his teammates, per Rappaport, and nearly every---really every---Cowboy fan that I know of, supports Parsons and wants him to continue to be a Cowboy). I told you that DB is a good teammate and player that is not as outspoken as Parsons. I also told you that DB is not nearly as impactful upon the game as Parsons, which, in my opinion, is much more important when you weigh things out. I told you that Holley is not an ex-teammate of Parsons, but also hinted that he's a dude trying to make a good living as he wasn't able to stick in the NFL. I respect the fact that you gravitate towards Brown, the "choir boy," if you will, but I disagree wholeheartedly with you trying to paint Parsons as some troublemaker and bad teammate. And, for me, Parsons' talent, body of work and career trajectory more than justifies Carolina trading DB and a third.

Dude, you've taken what an old Cowboy player said, who's making his living in the local media, and run away with it. That is overblown. All you really have to do is look at the current evidence. The preponderance of teammates and fans alike are on Parsons' side.

HR isn't going to say a damned thing, and players aren't "scared" by nature. You're saying this stuff to support a narrative.

Holley was not his former teammate. Get it right.

Not many. Most Cowboys fans that I know, and I know a fair amount (unfortunately ), LOVE Parsons and thinks that he should be paid (just like his teammates do).

I'm not discounting anything, just stating the facts. No Cowboy, according to a Goog search, has ever publicly called Parsons selfish except Holley, and plenty of people in the know actually thought Holley was idiotic. We all know that DB is not as outspoken, perhaps brash, or "diva-esque," but he's also not nearly as impactful of a player either. You're basically saying that we shouldn't trade DB in this (purely hypothetical) trade scenario because he's a good choir boy. I don't agree. Parsons, for all his podcasting, is still arguably the most valuable defensive player in the game.

Different time, different place. Every draft has its own dynamics, you know that. Moreover, picking an inexperienced rookie and arguably the best pass rusher in the game are two totally different things. 26 is young as hell. He's just entering his prime years. He hasn't even played five seasons.

It was an ex-Cowboy, THE Jesse Holley, that made that statement. Come on, man.

DB, as good as he is---and he is good---is not Parsons. Parsons is great!

And yet, the players are on his side according to Rapsheet. There are always more than side to a story.

That's exactly what I was thinking, but people are telling me that it's a whole bunch.

Parsons is still young, so the "one piece away" argument isn't really potent to me. People usually say that when they don't want to pay a vet who's five years older. The fact that Parsons is just entering his prime kinda makes having him worth it. If Parsons isn't worth it, I don't know who is. Like I said (if he actually ends up on the market), he willing suitors, with loads of cash, will not be a problem for him.

Dude, we have more than one guy to stop the run. Have you really researched our free agent acquisitions (much less the rookies)? I don't expect that to be a big issue this season, with or without DB.

Well, that's your opinion.

"Public spats" and especially "internal friction," I wonder how many Cowboys have had that issue over the years... I can deal with "candid and emotional." You're trying to paint Parsons as a net negative in regards to being a teammate, and at its core that's a load of crap.

Tepper isn't the GM. This is about contractual negotiations and the Cowboys playing the public game and not having any discussions with Micah's agent. Micah is a top player in the NFL (some have said the best at times), and players of his caliber are going to be paid. They're also going to be respected. Dude is only 25 years old and won't suffer from a lack of suitors. I'm sure we're calling, as it would be managerial malfeasance not to.

The fact is, if you look at his statement, he's tired of the circus in Dallas, and we all should understand that.

Malcontent? I hope you're only talking about with the FO, because teammates are on Micah's side according to Ian Rappaport. Parsons is highly productive (arguably the best in the NFL), and he is a locker room leader. I can understand the rationale of not wanting to pay him, but painting him as some kind of troublemaker and bad teammate doesn't pass muster

I mean, you have to expound. You don't think that Micah is better than Brown, and it's not worth throwing in an extra third? @Basbear any thoughts?

Discuss. Carolina Panthers Dallas- Micah Parsons Panthers- Derrick Brown, 2026 Third Round Pick Carolina is in desperate need of pass rush juice, and while parting with Derrick Brown may seem costly, the trade would be well worth it. For Dallas, the deal makes a lot of sense, as they’ve struggled for years to find a true run stuffer, and Brown would immediately fill that void. On the Panthers' side, the move signals a clear commitment to prioritizing quarterback pressure. In addition, it is typically easier to find an elite run defender than it is to find an elite pass rusher. https://nflspinzone.com/5-logical-destinations-for-micah-parsons-after-massive-trade-request