Micah Parsons calls out media while defending Jalen Hurts comments

December 16, 2022 ndowd

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons says he didn’t disrespect Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for his comments on Von Miller’s podcast.

Dallas Cowboy linebacker Micah Parsons turned up the temperature in their rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles. While appearing on “the Voncast” with Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller, Parsons talked about the NFL MVP award becoming a quarterback’s award. When bringing up Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his success, he said it’s both player and team.

These comments have spread across social media, news outlets, and even made it to the Eagles press conference.

Parsons spoke to the media on Thursday, and said that he meant no disrespect to Hurts and that he was just having a fun time on Miller’s podcast. The second-year linebacker also called out the media, saying “you guys get to talk — all day. Why can’t we talk a little chatter?”

The quote comes courtesy of David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.

“I was just having a good conversation w/ Von (Miller), a person I look up to, helped him on his podcast & the next thing I know it’s a — storm. Not once did I ever disrespect Hurts.

“I mean, you guys (media) get to talk — all day. Why can’t we talk a little chatter?”

M Parsons pic.twitter.com/NeKgXAoAMx

— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) December 15, 2022

Micah Parsons says he meant no disrespect to Jalen Hurts

Parsons continued, saying that he believes Hurts is having a great year. He also said that the Eagles defense “is the team to watch.” Parsons then reiterated that the topic they were discussing was “MVP, is it just quarterback.”

“I’m sure they hate me.

“No disrespect to (Jalen) Hurts. I think he’s doing great this year. But you know me. I’m a defensive guy, & I said the Eagles defense is the team to watch.

“The conversation was MVP, is it just quarterback?”

_ Micah Parsons on backlash from Philly fans pic.twitter.com/40Uv6ClsUY

— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) December 15, 2022

As mentioned earlier, the comments made their way to the Eagles. Hurts was un-phased by the comments saying “I’m worried about the [Chicago] Bears,” their Week 15 opponents.

Offensive tackle Jordan Mailata also spoke about Parsons, saying “we’ve got the Chicago Bears, not the Chicago Micah Parsons.”

“We’ve got the Chicago Bears, not the Chicago Micah Parsons.”

Jordan Mailata when asked about Parsons’ comments about his quarterback, Jalen Hurts. pic.twitter.com/QfNtekUCyr

— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) December 14, 2022

The Cowboys are set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this week, where a victory will clinch them a playoff berth. As for the Eagles, they clinched their spot in the postseason last week after defeating the New York Giants.