With sensational rookie linebacker Micah Parsons doing something new and impressive every week last season, it was easy to lose sight of just how dominant he was in pass rush. Dan Quinn and the Dallas Cowboys saw something in Parsons’ potential as a rusher that instantly made him not only a draft steal, but a player to build this entire defense around.
The list of positions the Cowboys have lost starting talent at this offseason is long, but there’s cautious optimism for the players that should see more snaps because of it. Defensive end may not have been an expected need if Randy Gregory’s deal didn’t fall through, but if it means more snaps for Parsons going after the quarterback, the Cowboys could see another league-leading performance.