Three Things Micah Parsons Must Do To Be Defensive Player Of The Year
Move over, Avengers – there's a new hero in town, and his name is Micah Parsons.
The Dallas Cowboys' linebacker burst onto the NFL scene like a bolt of lightning, dazzling fans with his impressive stats and superhero-like abilities on the field. But as impressive as he's been so far, Parsons knows that he can't rest on his laurels if he wants to become the ultimate defensive champion.
So what are the top three things that this football superhero needs to tackle to achieve his goal? Let's find out.
More Sacks, Please!
Parsons' 13 sacks in his rookie season and 13.5 in his second season were impressive, but let's be real—we want more! To be considered the best, Parsons will need to rack up some high double-digit sack seasons like the big dogs in the league. With his speed and agility, he should be able to get to the quarterback more often, and who doesn't love seeing a good sack? Out of the last five DPOY’s, four have been pass rushers with dominant numbers (TJ Watt, Aaron Donald x3)
Cover Up Those Coverage Skills
Parsons has proven to be a fierce pass rusher, but he'll need to up his game in pass coverage if he wants to be considered elite. The best defenders in the league can cover running backs and tight ends like a blanket, and Parsons will need to do the same to be a top-tier linebacker. If he can improve his coverage skills, he'll be unstoppable on the field. With zero interceptions and the speed this guy harnesses, it would be a real treat to see Micah with the ball in his hands a few more times. (Remember his TD scamper vs the Bears?!)
Keep Making Big Plays
Parsons has already made some game-changing plays, from sacks and tackles for loss to forced fumbles and even a touchdown. But he'll need to continue making those impact plays consistently if he wants to be the ultimate defensive superhero. The best defenders in the league can turn the tide of a game with a single play, and Parsons has already shown that he has that ability. So let's see more of those highlight-reel plays, Micah!
With these three things in mind, Micah Parsons can become the defensive player of the year and cement his status as a true superhero on the field. So let's get ready to watch this defensive powerhouse do his thing in the upcoming season!
