For the Dallas Cowboys everything that could go wrong, did go wrong in 2020. Losing star QB Dak Prescott early on in the season, the franchise finished with a 6-10 record.
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Finishing 3rd in the NFC East, the franchise had a season to forget under new Head Coach Mike McCarthy. But come 2021 and the Cowboys are looking to bounce back.
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys on the field during warm ups before the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Locking down Prescott to a long-term contract, the franchise is looking to return to winning ways this upcoming season. But to do that they need to focus on their defense as well.
And that is exactly what they did by drafting Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons.
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Regarded as the best defensive player in the 2021 NFL draft class, Parsons is a major impact player. An elite pass rusher, Parson sheds opposition blockers with ease to sack QBs.
Cowboys fans knew that the side needed reinforcements on defense. And they couldn’t have gotten anyone better in this season’s draft.
No way Micah Parsons just jumped into Goodell's arms 😂😂 #NFLDraft
COWBOYS DRAFTED MICAH PARSONS THE BEST LINEBACKER IN THE NFL
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Micah Parsons walking into meet Jerry Jones & the Cowboys be like: #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2021 x.com/findurmeme/sta…
After being drafted, Parsons was asked whether he wore a blue suit to match the colors of the Dallas Cowboys. The linebacker referred to a post he had made earlier where he had hinted at always wanting to join the Cowboys.
The Cowboys use the 12th overall pick on Micah Parsons. The Penn State LB gets his wish
Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliot too was quick to take to Twitter to take part in the banter.
@MicahhParsons11 don’t touch me in practice rook . . . 😂
With the Dallas Cowboys picking Micah Parsons, do you feel the rookie linebacker has what it takes to elevate the Cowboys’ defense to the next level?
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