Micah Parsons to Cowboys’ critics – Bring ‘same energy’ for rivals،
Micah Parsons responded to criticism of Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, saying they should bring “the same energy” to the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers when they are struggling.
Parsons, Prescott and the Cowboys were widely criticized after their historic 42-10 loss to the 49ers in Week 5, but bounced back Monday night with a win in Los Angeles against the Chargers. The Eagles and Niners, meanwhile, both lost as heavy favorites in Week 6, prompting Parsons to question the perceived lack of oversight over Dallas’ rivals.
“I simply do not approve of the bashing of Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, and [not] have the same energy for the Eagles. … We want the same energy for everyone, because there’s a whole bunch of bashing when it’s Dak Prescott, but not the same when it’s the Eagles,” the star passer said on his podcast Tuesday. The Edge with Micah Parsons.
Philadelphia suffered its first loss of the season Sunday against the New York Jets, who intercepted Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts three times to erase an early 11-point deficit.
Parsons said Tuesday that the Eagles “were healthy” before acknowledging an ankle injury to star right tackle Lane Johnson, but then recalled Dallas’ 30-10 rout of the Jets last month and noted that the Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense “had moved the ball.” better than the Eagles” against New York.
“[Critics] Said we beat an anonymous guy — Zach Wilson — or a team without Aaron Rodgers, all those things,” Parsons said. “One thing the Jets had [against us] was Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed. They were also missing a few other pieces and they beat the Eagles.
But apparently the Jets aren’t a meaningful win. They’re not a good team without Aaron Rodgers, what I said wasn’t true. I’m happy Zach Wilson is proving people wrong. He Just beat a great Eagles team.”
Parsons then pivoted to the 49ers, who gloated in their victory against the Cowboys last week before being stunned in Cleveland by the Browns. The two-time Pro Bowler ripped off a Fox Sports analyst who excused the Niners’ loss due to injuries to offensive stars Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, saying “that pissed me off” before pointing out that the Browns won despite The absence of quarterback Deshaun Watson. running back Nick Chubb or right tackle Jack Conklin.
“[McCaffrey and Samuel] started that game,” Parsons said. “The Browns were missing Deshaun Watson. They were missing Nick Chubb. They were missing Jack Conklin. They were missing key factors before the match even started.
“So why are we just scrubs and people who don’t deserve to be on the field, and we’re just talking, but there’s 100 excuses for these other teams. If you’re just going to hate Cowboys Nation, say just that you hate Cowboys Nation. But don’t sit here and throw shade at us. Keep the same energy for everyone.
Prescott rebounded from his three-interception nightmare in San Francisco to complete 21 of 30 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown Monday in Dallas’ 20-17 victory. He also ran for 40 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown run on fourth down.
“I’m tired of seeing people trash my quarterback,” Parsons said. “I’m tired of people trashing my team, and that’s why I had nothing to say to the media this week.”
The Cowboys (4-2) will return from their Week 7 bye to host the Rams on October 29 before their showdown in Philadelphia against the Eagles (5-1) on November 5.
