Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons recently declared himself superior to Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during a joint podcast appearance, sparking debate ahead of the NFL training camps. On Parsons' podcast, "The Edge with Micah Parsons," the two star defensive players exchanged confident assertions about their individual skills and career achievements.
Parsons, who played at 250 pounds last season, told Garrett that he performs actions on the field that other defensive players, including Garrett and Will Anderson of the Houston Texans, do not. Garrett, who played at 272 pounds, countered by questioning who Parsons was referring to, implying a broader statement of superiority.
Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, set a new single-season sack record with 23 sacks last year. Parsons, however, expressed his belief that he could break Garrett's record within two years, even with a mid-season return from a torn ACL sustained in December. Parsons also highlighted his versatility, citing his ability to play multiple positions on the defensive line as an advantage over Garrett, despite Garrett's success at various positions. This claim was met with a jab from Garrett, who emphasized the importance of his size and role in setting the edge and stopping the run, drawing laughter from the audience.
The exchange continued with Parsons mentioning his 79 quarterback pressures in 14 games. Garrett humorously responded by questioning whether Parsons sought sacks or pressures, while noting his own 18 sacks in 13 games, which Parsons jokingly deemed "suspicious."