Comparisons have already begun to arrive with the incredible production of

In the middle of the season that the Cowboys have had, one of the great strengths has been the defense. However, there is one specific element that stands out widely and that is rookie Micah Parsons. Who can be classified as a linebacker, but as has been seen many times on the field, also as a defensive end.

And it is that Micah Parsons has something very special that makes him different not only from the rookies of the NFL this year, but from veterans in general who are in the league. His numbers confirm it, with 72 tackles combined, ten sacks by Marshal, two forced fumbles and two passes defended. These statistics are not easy for someone in their first year in the NFL to take in. Rookies tend to adapt and have a few bugs in their freshman year, which Parsons doesn’t seem to mind as he acts like a pro.

Micah Parsons’ first career sack: vs. Justin Herbert, for 18-yard loss

Chargers settle for FG. Tie game at 17 with 3:58 to play.pic.twitter.com/A93eJMzwnw

– Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) September 19, 2021

In fact, with its presentation and performance, it was a matter of time before the comparisons arrived. Coach Mike McCarthy was unable to travel with the team to New Orleans, so he was watching the game from a different perspective, on television. Which made Parsons’ work appreciated in a different way and praised the boy’s work.

“I’m never surprised because it’s so natural,” said the Cowboys head coach. “It’s almost like Barry Sanders on the field when he’s avoiding blocks, they just can’t get to him. It is slippery and natural, apart from that it has speed to close the plays. He has great instincts, and he is a problem when he comes off the edges. Like the bag play he made on Taysom Hill for the sack. “

Full quote from Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on rookie Micah Parsons: “He’s almost like Barry Sanders when he is in there avoiding blocks. They can’t get their hands on him. He’s so slippery and natural. He has closing speed. He’s instinctive… ” pic.twitter.com/GfWyLQq8Zv

– Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 3, 2021

The McCarthy comparison makes noise as we are talking about a historical running back in the Detroit Lions franchise. Which finished with more than 15 thousand yards rushing and induction into the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Certainly, perhaps few expected this outsized level of production at Micah Parsons. Jerry Jones himself affirmed this through 105.3 The Fan, where he commented that he always has the will to get better and better, apart from his athletic abilities and his performance in the game of American football. Also, he couldn’t be considered just a linebacker, since he really is a disruptor.

For Jerry he is a unique player, and his intensity when playing considers him impressive. And of course, that makes it uncomfortable for opposing quarterbacks the team has to deal with.

In addition, Parsons does not stop dazzling and has been constant since Week 1 against Tampa Bay. In fact, he’s been named the defensive rookie of the month for November thanks to his defensive work. When it comes to sacks alone, he already holds the franchise record for a rookie in this statistic. With 10 sacks, already surpassing the DeMarcus Ware record of the year 2005. He also goes for the record of the entire league and is not far from obtaining it. Jevon Kearse’s 14.5 sacks in 1999 when he was playing for the Titans.

“So far, only half the job is done,” Parsons said of the victory over the Saints and the positive record the franchise manages. “You have to complete the entire mission.”

Aside from the already mentioned records on Micah, the LB keeps breaking stats like they’re anything but. In himself, he is the 11th rookie since this account was registered in 1982 to record double digits in sacks in his first 12 games as a professional. In addition, he is the first-year player in the league to have five consecutive games made sacks. This detail was not seen since Joey Bosa in 2016 when the Chargers were still in San Diego.

Cowboys LB Micah Parsons became the 11th player to record double-digit sacks in the first 12 games of his NFL career since sacks became an official statistic in 1982.

Current and future Hall of Famers are on this list, including Reggie White, Charles Haley and Derrick Thomas. pic.twitter.com/sPsjMQg5jS

– Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 3, 2021

“Super Bowl, postseason, there are still five games left,” Parsons continued. “There are things to do in those five meetings, I think this is not the time to sit on the couch smiling and eating snacks. I’m trying to do something much bigger than anyone thought we could do this year. That’s what I’m focused on, I’m just doing my job in the process ”.

Micah Parsons on bigger things ahead: “The Super Bowl, playoffs, you got 5 games left. There’s stuff to be done… I don’t think it’s time for me to sit on my couch, smiling, eating Cheetos. I’m trying to do something way bigger than anybody thought we could do this year. ” pic.twitter.com/cFVYWtbtdW

– Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 3, 2021

For Micah, the point is that his defensive coordinator Dan Quinn doesn’t treat him like a rookie. In fact, he also commented that his secret is in having high expectations of himself. And that when you are doing something wrong you are notified. Also if you are working well, so that you can continue with the positive performance.

What’s pretty clear is that Parsons has plenty of time to be able to clinch the rookie record for sacks without a hitch. But to do this, he will have to stay focused and his next challenge will be against the Washington team at FedExField. The phrase “the lion is always hungry” is more relevant than ever, and the boy is shaping up to not only be the defensive rookie of the year, but the best defensive player in the NFL in 2021. There are still a few weeks until the end of the season Regular, but Parsons’ first year has definitely been one of an elite element.