Mike McCarthy has long preached that conflict is healthy.
The Pittsburgh native has spoken about growing up in a family that confronted rather than skirted problems.
So on Monday morning, the Dallas Cowboys head coach spoke with his star edge rusher.
Micah Parsons generated headlines across social media and talk shows after Sunday night comments about his coach’s work ethic and the relative concern for McCarthy’s job status compared to his teammates’ looming retirement.
“When [something] does create questions for others in the locker room, something that I’ve always done: Conversation has to happen,” McCarthy said.