The Dallas Cowboys are facing a challenging 2024 season with a difficult schedule, a new head coach in Brian Schottenheimer, and plenty of pressure to rebound from last year’s disappointing 7-10 finish. One of the biggest storylines? Their brutal six-game stretch from Weeks 12-17, where they’ll face six teams including the Eagles, Chiefs, and Lions that each won 11 or more games last season. This marks the first time in NFL history a team will face such a gauntlet in six straight weeks.
When ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted about the Cowboys’ historically tough schedule, star linebacker Micah Parsons responded bluntly on social media:
“(Bleep) em! Let’s play ball!”
While some fans may have found his fiery words motivating, many others pushed back, criticizing Parsons for what they see as more talk than action.
One fan wrote, “Micah slowly becoming all talk no walk.”
Another added, “Prove it! Take over a game or two and dominate. Enough talk.”
There were also calls for Parsons to refocus: “No more podcasts, you gotta lock in bro.” And one frustrated fan questioned his confidence:
“Where do you find the confidence to keep talking like this when you haven’t backed it up yet?”
Despite the criticism, Parsons’ performance on the field has been impressive. He has recorded double-digit sacks in each of his first four seasons — a feat matched only by Hall of Famers like Reggie White, Dwight Freeney, and Derrick Thomas. With a massive contract extension likely on the horizon (estimated around $40 million per year), Parsons continues to be a key figure for the franchise.
Still, Cowboys fans appear divided: while many admire his talent, some are clearly growing tired of the hype and want results especially as the team enters its 30th year without a Super Bowl title. If Parsons and the Cowboys can finally turn words into wins, the tune from Cowboys Nation may change.
