Micah Parsons reportedly viewed by some Cowboys teammates as 'egotistical, self-centered' before Packers trade

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Some of Micah Parsons' teammates with the Dallas Cowboys viewed the All-Pro pass rusher as "egotistical and self-centered" and didn't have positive views of his "The Edge with Micah Parsons" podcast, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.

Coming out of this week's blockbuster trade to the Green Bay Packers, Breer says there was a major difference in the negotiation process between Parsons and the Cowboys' ownership compared to how Dallas handled previous contract discussions with Zack Martin, CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott.

"Martin, Lamb and Prescott are/were very popular in the locker room," Breer wrote. "That's not the case with Parsons, who has rankled teammates in different ways, seen by some as egotistical and self-centered. His podcast has created issues, too, that go all the way up to quarterback Dak Prescott."

Prescott expressed confidence after Monday's practice that Jerry Jones would come to an agreement with Parsons before the Cowboys' season opener on Sept. 4 in Philadelphia. He noted his own negotiations during the preseason last year prior to signing an extension.

[polecatt 485]

Wouldn't surprise me. He did have a bit of an attitude. Not saying it's necessarily good or bad, but that sort of thing can rub some people the wrong way. 

[weepaws 3,308]

Yawn, should it be a surprise, why ? 

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8 hours ago, polecatt said:

He did have a bit of an attitude

Which I love. Every defensive player should have that attitude. 

[polecatt 485]

3 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Which I love. Every defensive player should have that attitude. 

Absolutely, he just needs a coach or someone to help properly channel that attitude, kind of like LT and Parcells.

I feel like he's kind of a a crossroads, he can go the LT route or the Lavarr Arrington route

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16 minutes ago, polecatt said:

feel like he's kind of a a crossroads, he can go the LT route or the Lavarr Arrington route

Great point. He's so damn talented, I really hope that he doesn't blow it. 

[LaChup 256]

He may have an attitude, but at least his back is already hurting him. 

[listen2me 23 1,948]

He was out there running into and picking up sleds bending his back yesterday in an "extra" Labor Day practice.   

Whats this attitude we are talking?  Any examples?  Slight attitude for an alpha defensive player?  Woh!  No way!    

[LaChup 256]

So now he'll have 5 practices under his belt before the season starts. 

[Ray_T 783]

3 hours ago, LaChup said:

So now he'll have 5 practices under his belt before the season starts. 

Id expect a bit of a slower start for him just because of how little time hes got to learn his role.   I do think he will be successful,    just dont expect him to blow the doors off i the first couple of weeks.   not saying it cant happen.  his position (to some extent) is a bit instictual and hes got those instincts.   but knowing his role in every situation when hes only had a handful of practices with the team is asking a lot.    so mistakes likely will be made.   its inevitable.    as an OC I'd be running some plays designed to get him into the wrong position.    That may be easier said than done.   but you gotta try and this feels like a bit of an opportunity.   Id rather face him in week 1 or 2 this year than in week 9 or 10.