This offseason, Dak Prescott became the highest-paid player in NFL history, earning $60 million per year. However, his performances have lacked the same top-drawer quality. In such a situation, the brother of his teammate Micah Parsons stepped up to defend the quarterback.
The Dallas Cowboys were dealt an embarrassing loss against the Detroit Lions at home on Sunday. After the 47-9 loss, fans were quick to call out Prescott, but Terrence Parsons Jr. came to his defense.
Micah Parsons’ Brother Claims Cowboys at Fault, Not Dak Prescott
The 31-year-old QB was lackluster against the Lions’ defense. He completed only 17 of his 33 throws for 178 yards. Prescott was also intercepted twice and benched in the fourth quarter to avoid any potential injury.
Meanwhile, Parsons’ brother took to X (formerly Twitter) to blame the coaching staff rather than Prescott.
Terrence highlighted one stat of the QB against Detroit, which he believed should admonish the fans critical of Prescott.
“28 rushing yards against one of the best pash rushes in the league… lmfao dak was set up to fail and the casual fan will never see it,” he tweeted.
28 rushing yards against one of the best pash rushes in the league… lmfao dak was set up to fail and the casual fan will never see it 🤷🏾‍♂️
— Terrence Parsons Jr (@Tpars_boii) October 13, 2024
Terrence has called out the coaching staff, front office, and Cowboys players on multiple occasions. He has often stepped up for Micah, CeeDee Lamb, and Prescott, and like several others after this horrendous loss, is expressing his issues with the coaching staff.
Prescott Stands By Head Coach Mike McCarthy
After the embarrassing loss on Sunday, Prescott’s eye-raising performance was on top of several fans’ minds. However, most wanted accountability from head coach Mike McCarthy, yet Prescott set the record straight.
“If you heard what he said after that game, that’s not something that I care to let you guys in on, honestly, but strong message,” said Prescott via The Athletic. “Strong message. In a loss, to be able to feel that way, show those emotions, and respond, I’ll follow him.”
“I’ll follow him,” continued the three-time Pro Bowler. “I know he said it to you guys, he said it in there, he’s looking in the mirror, as we all should. Thankful for him as my coach. Period.”