I love my Cowboys. Always have, always will. But this trade—just days before kickoff? Wild.
Micah Parsons, arguably the best defensive playmaker of his generation, requested a trade after failed contract talks. It cost the Cowboys a ton. And Jerry? He played it like a high-stakes poker game. There were rumors swirling, Packers interested, Parsons ready to go—but did Jerry misplay it?
Micah Parsons, arguably the best defensive playmaker of his generation, requested a trade after failed contract talks. It cost the Cowboys a ton. And Jerry? He played it like a high-stakes poker game. There were rumors swirling, Packers interested, Parsons ready to go—but did Jerry misplay it?
What actually happened?
* Micah got traded to the Packers, and the Cowboys got two first-round picks (2026 & ’27) plus veteran DT Kenny Clark.
* Parsons also signed a 4-year, $188 million deal with Green Bay—making him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
* Cowboys owner Jerry Jones framed it as a strategic, long-term win.
* Parsons also signed a 4-year, $188 million deal with Green Bay—making him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
* Cowboys owner Jerry Jones framed it as a strategic, long-term win.
But here’s why it feels off -
1. This wasn’t a Herschel Walker redo - That 1989 trade under Jimmy Johnson turned Dallas into a dynasty. This one feels more like a short-sighted swap. Two picks + a 29-year-old D-lineman do not equal an elite pass rusher.
2. Jerry wants credit—but Jimmy deserves it. - The Walker deal happened under General Manager and Coach Jimmy Johnson. Jerry was lucky. Now, trading Parsons in a similar “big move” isn’t the same without the strategic brain behind it.
3. Jerry keeps meddling. - He holds GM power, controls the team, but this might be a moment where a real GM and coaching staff could have wrestled a better return or resolution.
4. Timing was off. - A trade before the draft? Maybe he could’ve gotten more value. A trade in-season? Different rules. Now, it feels rushed and reactionary.
2. Jerry wants credit—but Jimmy deserves it. - The Walker deal happened under General Manager and Coach Jimmy Johnson. Jerry was lucky. Now, trading Parsons in a similar “big move” isn’t the same without the strategic brain behind it.
3. Jerry keeps meddling. - He holds GM power, controls the team, but this might be a moment where a real GM and coaching staff could have wrestled a better return or resolution.
4. Timing was off. - A trade before the draft? Maybe he could’ve gotten more value. A trade in-season? Different rules. Now, it feels rushed and reactionary.
What’s next?
* The Cowboys cleared a contract headache, but they lost a generational talent.
* Green Bay just scored big and became an instant contender.
* Jerry Jones got his signature move—but at the cost of serious on-field firepower.
* Green Bay just scored big and became an instant contender.
* Jerry Jones got his signature move—but at the cost of serious on-field firepower.
Final Word
This isn’t about hating on Dallas—it’s about recognizing when a legend falls short of its brightest moments. Herschel Walker was legendary—but that legacy had structure and vision behind it. This? Feels messy.
Jerry, you’re brilliant at owning and selling the brand. But maybe—just maybe—it’s time to step aside, hand the team to a football mind, and let the product on the field thrive.
Jerry, you’re brilliant at owning and selling the brand. But maybe—just maybe—it’s time to step aside, hand the team to a football mind, and let the product on the field thrive.
A lifelong student of the game, Coach Junior Graham turned his passion for basketball into purpose. As a teen, his dedication and work ethic led him to become a starter on several championship teams and earn a reputation as a streetball legend. Today, he’s the founder of Elite Omega Academy, a respected trainer, head coach, and culture builder. Known for his ability to develop players and his unmatched generosity with time and mentorship, Coach Junior is driven by a mission to help every athlete unlock their full potential—on and off the court.
