A player of Micah Parsons’ caliber could be the solution for another franchise.
The Dallas Cowboys’ exceptional defensive player has reportedly asked to be traded. Discussions about a contract extension have seemingly stalled, and Parsons posted on social media, “My time here is done.”
Other NFL teams have, naturally, been paying close attention.
Whether the Cowboys would actually trade Parsons is unclear, but if they were to? Every team would want in.
The Athletic has suggested a few potential landing spots for Parsons, including the New York Jets.
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Their proposition involves Parsons being traded for Breece Hall, Jermaine Johnson, two selections in the second round of the draft, and a selection in the third round.
“The Jets might not be in the best position to part with first-round draft choices, even though acquiring a player as talented as Parsons would be appealing,” writes Zack Rosenblatt. “The Jets are focusing on developing young players as they transition from the previous administration — and Parsons is still relatively young at 26 years old, plays an important position, and would bring much-needed star power to a team that currently lacks it beyond Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson.
“Of course, they would then need to immediately offer Parsons the lucrative contract he’s seeking — but it would be justified in this situation. I devised a trade package that doesn’t include any first-round picks but remains substantial: The Cowboys would receive two skilled young players at positions of need. Hall is in the final year of his contract, while Johnson has one more year remaining on his rookie contract, and Dallas defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton (formerly with the Jets) understands Johnson’s capabilities — Johnson was a Pro Bowler two seasons ago. He’s no Parsons, but he has the potential for continued growth and improvement. The Jets have high expectations for Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis at running back, so while losing Hall would be a setback, it wouldn’t completely derail their plans for a run-heavy offensive approach.”
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As Rosenblatt implies, the most significant obstacle is being able to afford Parsons after acquiring him.
Securing him would not only require a substantial trade package but would also entail offering him a contract in the ballpark of $200 million.
Parsons is deserving of that amount, regardless of whether the Cowboys agree.
And he might be the answer the Jets are looking for.
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