The gold rush analogy might have been apt, but Jerry Jones wasn’t precisely discussing Micah Parsons. Standing on the field of a star-studded joint practice against the Rams in Los Angeles, the Cowboys’ owner was in his loose-mouthing best, smiling, tossing metaphors about, and keeping journalists on their toes. But when the subject turned to his All-Pro linebacker, Parsons, who sat out on the sideline instead of getting reps, Jones’ demeanor grew more serious. The questions weren’t necessarily about reps or injuries. They were about business, and that’s when Jerry got tough.
Questioned on whether there’s any rush to sign a contract with Parsons prior to the start of the season, Jones brushed aside the assumption totally. “I don’t have any update on that,” he replied. “We’re in the middle of training camp. Those are the kinds of things we work through during camp. You want to have it done ahead of the season.” Asked if that was still the case with Parsons, Jones interrupted curtly: “Not necessarily.” Why not? “Because I said so.” The line came down like a gavel. In one sentence, Jones made himself clear: he’s not going to be hurried on this.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said it was a gold rush of talent on the field at joint practice in LA with Rams. But what about Micah Parsons who stood on the sideline? One-on-one with Jones today. pic.twitter.com/I9gPGrabgL
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In a related revelation, Jones also acknowledged he doesn’t have high expectations that Parsons will be available for the season opener against the Eagles. That disclosure, hidden beneath his hardline on contracts, might have even more profound implications for Dallas’ defensive plans.
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