If the Green Bay Packers had any doubt, they added a winning player in Micah Parsons after last year's season-ending injury. The star is working to assuage these concerns. Despite having every reason to focus on his own rehab and the pivotal season ahead, Parsons has spent time with Green Bay's depth pass rushers, with Titletown Talks noting, "Micah Parsons talks about his bond formed with the rookie edge rushers he took under his wing to train with him over the summer. A huge year 2 jump might be on the way."
This is in reference to Collin Oliver and Barryn Sorrell, who are going to be surprisingly important pieces for the Green Bay defense. Both will be given a chance to lock down a contributing or starting role, with Parsons set to miss the first month of the regular season. Still, not only is Parsons working with the team's depth, but vocally supporting his replacement, Lukas Van Ness.
While there is obviously a high level of founded confidence, it is still noteworthy in the fact that Parsons doesn't have to be doing any of the above. The pass rusher could easily focus on himself and opt to let the team's coaching staff worry about development and gassing up the early-season pass rush. Instead, Parsons is proving a level of leadership that reminds the fanbase of the level of player the franchise added a season ago.
Packers Fans Reminded of Micah Parsons Elite Impact Off-the-Field
Parsons is still far-and-away the team's best defender, and this doesn't appear likely to change anytime soon. Still, the dedication to work with younger players looking to establish themselves in the league is great for team chemistry and could help keep the Green Bay pass rush afloat until Parsons is able to return in October.
For Green Bay, you cannot be happier with the choice, with the only obvious upgrade being Parsons being able to take the field to start the year. However, with the current injury concerns and need to protect your investment, this is the right decision and speaks to a great outlook from a defender looking to help his team in every possible way.
It is an important factor to remember if Green Bay's pass rush starts the season hotter than expected and is able to put together a level of consistency until Parsons returns. Even with the veteran missing time, there will be a level of credit due for spending time in the offseason gassing up his teammates and doing everything realistically possible to make the position better.
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