Nobody would debate the fact that Myles Garrett is the best pass rusher in the NFL. He now has the single-season sack record to prove it. Right behind him is likely Micah Parsons, recently acquired by Green Bay from Dallas and finishing the season with 12.5 sacks despite missing multiple games with a torn ACL. So it was quite a moment when the two got together on Parsons’ “The Edge” podcast to discuss various topics. Let’s just say it was an eventful episode.
Garrett checked the host at every opportunity, stating that Cowboys fans no longer love him, the sack record will be his until Parsons proves he can break it, reminded him that his 12.5 sacks in 13 games wasn’t quite his 18 sacks, and made sure to point out that Cleveland beat Green Bay when the Packers were healthy.
However, Garrett’s best jab came when the discussion shifted to Green Bay’s losses against Chicago in December and January. As Parsons tried to defend the Packers despite their collapse in the playoffs, Garrett hit him with Caleb Williams‘ “Iceman” celebration. Parsons’ reaction told the whole story.
It’s easy to see that Micah Parsons is jealous of Williams.
You can see all over his face that he wishes that nickname and playoff glory belonged to him. It was the entire reason Parsons forced his way out of Dallas. He wanted to join a team that would help him win in the playoffs. Having to watch Williams rip the Packers’ hearts out on national TV not once but twice was undoubtedly torture. That should’ve been his moment. Now he knows every time Williams does something big against the Packers in the future, he’ll have to see that celebration over and over.
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In a twist of irony, it’s quite similar to Aaron Rodgers’ famous championship belt celebration.
No doubt Micah Parsons is eager to return from his injury and right the wrongs of this past season. One precious year of that Super Bowl window was already wasted. The NFC North isn’t getting any easier. Chicago is ascending. Minnesota and Detroit aren’t going anywhere. Parsons needs to shake the demons of his past before it’s too late. The problem is that there is a really good quarterback standing in his way. Williams already proved that he could play well against Parsons. He’ll be eager to do so again.
The Bears have a decision to make with Parsons in mind.
They aren’t naive. The star pass rusher gave them fits in the first meeting two months ago. Finding ways to block him is a top priority if they want to maintain an edge on the Packers. That means addressing the problematic left tackle position. Chicago thought they had an answer in Ozzy Trapilo. He was really playing well down the stretch before his knee injury. Now his status for next season is uncertain, and the Bears don’t have anybody to replace him. That is why there is rampant speculation that the team may go after a tackle with their 25th pick in the 1st round. They will be asking a simple question during the evaluation process.
Can this guy block Micah Parsons?
If the answer is no, don’t bother having any further discussions. Anybody who is classified as a “maybe” will be in the debate. Names like Kadyn Proctor, Caleb Lomu, Monroe Freeling, and Max Iheanachor will become familiar over the next two months. There is a strong possibility one of them will hear their name called when the Bears go on the clock. Safeguarding Williams against Parsons and other remains the priority.
