Cowboys LISTEN: Can Rookie Micah Parsons Win Defensive Player of the Year?

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Jeremy Brener | Dec 14, 2021

Earlier in the season, there was an argument that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs could be the Defensive Player of the Year after recording seven interceptions in his first six games. Now, his teammate is making an even stronger case.

Rookie linebacker Micah Parsons is shattering records and establishing himself as one of the best defenders in the league. He has all but wrapped up the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, but he's building a case to be the best defensive player - period.

Parsons' 17 tackles for loss ranks second in the NFL behind San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa. He's also recorded 75 tackles, 12 sacks and forced three fumbles.

He still has a ways to go to warrant consideration for the DPOY behind the Rams' Aaron Donald, Browns' Myles Garrett and Steelers' linebacker T.J. Watt, but Parsons is consistently making strides and opening up a seat for himself at the table.

If he continues on this torrid pace for the final month of the season, he could become a dark horse candidate for the award.

Regardless of whether he wins it this year or not, Parsons is on track to become a Cowboys legend.

In this episode of the "Locked On Cowboys" Podcast, hosts Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool break down the Week 14 win over the WFT.

They debate what's wrong with the offense, Gregory's return and if Parsons really is the Defensive Player of the Year!

Marcus and Landon deal with all that more on this episode of "Locked On Cowboys." Join us here!

Published Dec 14, 2021

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.