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Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said it’s too soon in the offseason for the team to discuss an extension for LB Micah Parsons.
“I don’t think anyone’s ever underestimated Micah’s value in terms of what he can bring,” Jones said, via Yahoo Sports. “From the day he walked in the door, he’s been one of those [guys who] when he’s rolling, it’s a problem for the other guys and they got to find him. They got to figure out how they’re gonna go at him. I don’t want to get into the details [of] early, late, when all that comes. Too early for any of that, but obviously Micah is an important part of what we’re about.”
Jones talked about how new DC Matt Eberflus was hired partially because of his vision of maximizing Parsons’ talents.
“Everybody’s had their own idea of versatility with [Parsons] and moving him around because he’s such a game-wrecker when he’s rolling,” Jones said. “Getting him into situations where he can have matchups that are favorable [when] everybody’s gonna be trying to double, triple. I mean we’ve seen it all with him and even as many as three guys on him. So if you can move him around and then not know for sure where he’s gonna be, then it can be advantageous for everybody on the defense. We’re confident [Eberflus] is going to utilize him and get the most out of him.”
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott made it a point to attend new HC Brian Schottenheimer‘s introductory press conference. He explained his desire to show his public support for Shottenheimer and feels he’s been a “consistent” coach at the organization since joining in 2022.
“To support Shotty,” Prescott said, via Mickey Spagnola of the team’s site. “I mean, Shotty means a lot to me. He’s been a consistent man, and I think that’s a part of why he’s gotten this job in his time being here. So somebody that shows you the character that is consistent with what they do, that is supportive to me. Anything that has happened to me these three years on the field or off the field, I got a message or check-in on that.”
Prescott points out that both his and Schottenheimer’s contracts run through the next four years.
“Yeah, just wanted to go support him. One, proud of him, proud of taking advantage of this opportunity, and two, I know the approach he’s going to have. I wanted to show him, hey, I’m going to be here with you and for you. Not only, what, he signs for four years? I got four years left on my contract. He’s tied directly to my future, so let’s go be the best that we can in these four years.”
Prescott mentioned that “continuity” was a part of the discussion in promoting Schottenheimer from offensive coordinator.
“Not only to me, continuity was discussed. I mean, Jerry alluded to it, Stephen alluded to it,” Prescott said. *“The simple conversation...
