Micah Parsons’ podcast is sparking fresh debate, and this time it’s hitting close to home. In a recent episode of The Edge with Micah Parsons, the Cowboys’ defensive star invited teammate Trevon Diggs to discuss their picks for the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks.
Shockingly, Dak Prescott—Dallas’ starting quarterback and the owner of the NFL’s most lucrative contract—was absent from their list. This omission, coming from two of his own teammates, has left Cowboys fans buzzing with questions and frustration.
During the podcast, Parsons and Diggs praised Washington Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels, a surprising choice given the heated rivalry within the NFC East. Their admiration didn’t stop there; they also recognized Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles, another tough pill for Cowboys fans to swallow. But it wasn’t just the inclusion of rival players that stirred the pot; the complete absence of Prescott, who has been a staple for the Cowboys, felt like an intentional and bold move by his teammates.
Their top 10 picks featured standout quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff, Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, and Sam Darnold—yet not a single mention of Prescott. This comes despite Prescott’s strong presence in the league and undeniable impact on the Cowboys over recent years. The decision to exclude him could be seen as a reflection of his challenging season, with Prescott currently posting a 63.7% completion rate, 10 touchdowns, and eight interceptions—a performance that falls short of his usual standard.
It’s understandable that Prescott’s struggles this season might affect how he’s viewed, especially as he’s thrown multiple interceptions in recent games. However, seeing his own teammates leave him out of the top 10 remains a surprise, particularly when Prescott has been a cornerstone of the Cowboys’ offense.
For fans and analysts alike, this snub raises questions: is this just tough love, or could there be underlying friction within the team? One thing is clear—Parsons and Diggs’ choices reflect a striking and unexpected opinion from within Prescott’s own locker room, adding fuel to the ongoing narrative surrounding the Dallas Cowboys’ quest for consistency.
