Is Micah Parsons the Best Edge Rusher in the NFL?
Micah Parsons, fresh off his 97 ranking in Madden, is used to receiving his fair share of accolades.
But, is Parsons the best edge rusher in the game? NFL Insider Matt Lombardo thinks so.
The amount of talent at the EDGE position is outrageous. Here are my top-5 pass rushers for the 2023 #NFL season | @HeavyOnSports
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The has been speculation that Micah Parsons will be moving back to his natural position, defensive end, full-time in 2023. That would horrifying news for opposing quarterbacks, if Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn would buy in.
Parsons‘ explosiveness is unmatched, as is his versatility to get after quarterbacks off the edge, or wreak havoc as an inside linebacker. A strong case can be made that Parsons is the most disruptive defensive player in the NFL, by a fairly wide margin.
Over the past two seasons since being chosen in the first-round out of Penn State, Parsons 26.5 sacks, and Pro Football Focus credits him with 157 quarterback pressures over that span. Just imagine how prolific Parsons is going to be rushing the passer on every down. Parsons just might finally take home his first Defensive Player of The Year Award.