Micah Parsons reveals daily bonding routine with Mike Zimmer

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons revealed a special bonding routine with new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer during training camp.

Josh Sanchez | Jul 28, 2024

Jul 26, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) signs autographs during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

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After skipping OTAs, there were some questions about whether there would be any growing pains for Micah Parsons in new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's scheme.

There were even more concerns when Parsons reported for minicamp and claimedhe and Zimmer had not spoken.

That is no longer a concern.

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Parsons spoke to the media following practice at training camp on Saturday to reveal a daily bonding routine with his new defensive coordinator. As it turns out, the two men spend every morning together enjoying a meal.

Micah Parsons told the NFL Network that he has breakfast with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer every morning.
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That's one way to get it done, and it seems to be working.

Parsons has been sharp to start training camp and has even found himself stepping into more of a leadership role.

Last season, Parsons recorded 64 total tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, 33 QB hits, and a career-high 14 sacks. The former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year has earned All-Pro honors in each of his three seasons, so if his routine with his new defensive coordinator allows him to stay comfortable, opposing quarterbacks better watch out.