Cowboys news: Micah Parsons speaks about how he is feeling during contract negotiations

Cowboys news: Micah Parsons speaks about how he is feeling during contract negotiations
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Micah Parsons continues to focus on football while his agent handles contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys

Speaking at his jersey retirement ceremony at Harrisburg High School on Tuesday in Harrisburg, Penn., Parsons didn’t show any nerves about the contract not being done. Instead, he’s leaving it out of his control.

“To me, I know God got my back,” Parsons said to a group of reporters. “He took me this far. He’s not ready to be done with me, and I see the will He keeps putting inside of me. I’m not phased by anything. I’m just going to keep doing things the right way. Things are going to play out the way they’re meant to play out. For me, I just try to do it the right way.”

Parsons was in attendance for most of OTAs and the entirety of the team’s mandatory minicamp, although his participation varied by day. Still, his mere presence was enough to praise after consecutive offseasons for the Cowboys that have seen veterans hold out.

“I just work harder,” he said. “To me, I look at it like if people don’t see your value, you don’t cry and lay up. You just work harder. You got to show people your value. I just think that’s the difference.”

The edge rusher market appears to be at a standstill as Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt each await a new contract. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson could also make a case to be in that mix.

But for Parsons, he isn’t keeping an eye on the market or anybody else’s move before being ready to sign the deal.

Expectations for George Pickens’ new role - Staff writers, DallasCowboys.com

What is the bare minimum for it to be considered a successful season for George Pickens?

Tommy: I said a few weeks ago that I think Pickens gets his first Pro Bowl this year, so that’s how well I think he’s going to do in the Cowboys offense. I think the expectation is that he and CeeDee Lamb mesh well enough together to propel Dallas’ passing game to the next level, and with Pickens specifically, give them a better threat in the vertical game. Does that mean the expectation needs to be 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns? Not at all, Pickens’ addition will be a success if he lightens the offensive load on CeeDee Lamb and makes plays when he needs to all over the field for the Cowboys. I think he does so well enough to get to the Pro Bowl.

Mickey: My expectations are really high, to the point wanting him to be like a co-No. 1 receiver with CeeDee Lamb. And why not. He’s already been considered a No. 1 receiver with the Steelers, and no sense ever diminishing his role now with the Cowboys. Pickens will be highly motivated entering the...