Micah Parsons stirred the pot with some provocative comments about the NFL MVP race, injecting a dose of candidness into the debate that has largely focused on quarterbacks. As the race remains wide open, Parsons, a standout player for the Dallas Cowboys, turned his attention to specific quarterbacks, subtly throwing shade at Tua Tagovailoa and Brock Purdy without explicitly naming them.
Parsons carefully chose his words, expressing confidence in his ability to thrive as a quarterback in specific offensive systems. While he didn’t overtly criticize Tua or Purdy, his comments were clear in suggesting that he could succeed with the primary receivers of both quarterbacks.
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“I truly believe I could be Tyreke Hill’s quarterback… I could throw a screen pass to Deebo.”
This statement, while likely to irk fans in Miami and San Francisco, raises questions about the style and challenges presented by each quarterback’s offensive scheme. Parsons highlighted disparities in average depth of target (aDOT) and yards after the catch (YAC) between Purdy’s receivers and Dak Prescott’s targets.
While acknowledging that Parsons himself may not excel at quarterback, he emphasized the argument that numerous quarterbacks in the NFL could potentially put up impressive numbers in specific offensive setups. In contrast, Parsons emphasized Prescott’s exceptional production, noting the difficulty of the throws he makes and the pivotal role he plays in leading the Cowboys’ potent offense.
Parsons’ outspoken remarks add an intriguing layer to the MVP discussion, sparking debates about the criteria for evaluating quarterback performance and the impact of offensive systems on individual statistics.
