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Micah on the Cowboys contract negotiations and Zimmer’s signing

Texas Frisco Keeping Micah Parsons around will definitely help the Dallas Cowboys make the case that they can go from being a perennially-elite 12-win team in the regular season that implodes in the playoffs to a postseason contender after the disappointing and humiliating end to the 2023 season.

When the new league year begins on March 13, the team may begin talks with the three-time All-Pro linebacker. The deadline to exercise the former first-round pick’s fifth-year option is May 2.

At this point, Parsons feels at ease conducting the discussions anyway the Cowboys deem proper.

He told NFL Network, “I won’t find out until March to see if they have an interest in doing it.

CeeDee Lamb is also up for contract negotiations, but since the Cowboys will be exercising his fifth-year option in 2024, it is imperative that they reach an agreement quickly with the megastar wide receiver especially given the almost $18 million cap charge the option carries.

Regarding the two-time All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb, he stated, I do know they’ve got to get him done. That seems like the first priority right now, but I would be thrilled if they were prepared to discuss a deal and close one. I’m prepared to live a life as a Cowboy. Before the draft, I desired to be a member of this squad. I want to win a championship with this squad, and I believe that I am supposed to be on this team.

I will not hasten this procedure. I’m just going to continue working and enjoy the process untill it’s time.

With Dan Quinn gone, the hope is that Mike Zimmer will embark on a reunion tour with Parsons and the defense, lifting them all to new heights in the postseason.

It’s a unit that has excelled in pressing the opposition quarterback and taking the ball away during the Quinn era, but in the wild card collapse against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers, both of those qualities were lacking.

Parsons, who spent the last three seasons developing a personal bond with Quinn, is both disappointed to see Quinn go to the Commanders and equally excited about what Zimmer will bring to Dallas.

Parsons stated, Just based on his track record and what I’m seeing, he’s done really well in his career. I’ve heard excellent things about him as a coach. I can’t wait to meet him and find out what plans he has for me. It should be interesting since, in my opinion, he has had a top defender with the Cowboys in each of his stints.

The real fix will start when every player under Zimmer quickly unites to adjust to a new coaching scheme, coaching style, and expectation level from a seasoned coordinator who was the head coach of a team that last participated in the NFC Championship in 2017 and has a Super Bowl ring with Dallas.

Parsons stated, “I believe it takes a collective group and everyone being bought-in.” Everyone, including players, coaches, executives, and practice squad members, ought to be locked in, in my opinion. Everyone must buy in, and the first place to start is with the OTAs. How many will they be able to enroll and become familiar with this new system?

How do we start the process, learn how to collaborate, and make the most of our communication? not being afraid of anything.

That’s encouraging to hear since neither is Zimmer, and the best way to ensure Parsons becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history to wear a Cowboys uniform is for him to have a spectacular fourth season.

Yes, without a doubt.