Cowboys: Schottenheimer says goals intact after Parsons trade

Shock in Dallas: Micah Parsons Traded to the Packers

In the Dallas Cowboys’ locker room, the news of Micah Parsons’ transfer to the Green Bay Packers generated surprise and shock. The agreement, which involves two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, took many by surprise. The news was communicated to the players by Parsons through a chat group of the defensive line, while others found out through the chats of their respective positions or through social media.

We have to win with what we have, and I think we have enough.

C.J. Goodwin

Coach Brian Schottenheimer communicated with several players, including Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs, to talk to them about the decision.

I wanted them to feel like they had the opportunity to talk to me. I told them, ‘You can tell me whatever you want. This is the reason why we made the decision. This is what it involved’.

Brian Schottenheimer

Schottenheimer addressed the entire team on Friday to reaffirm the team’s goals.

My goals haven’t changed, our team’s goals haven’t changed. The standard is the standard.

Brian Schottenheimer

The main focus of the day was the first practice in preparation for the match against the Eagles.

The positive thing about the time of the trade is that we are in a regular seven-day cycle with Philadelphia, and now we can focus on them.

Brian Schottenheimer

Replacing Parsons and his 52.5 quarterback sacks will be a challenge. The Cowboys hope that Marshawn Kneeland and Donovan Ezeiruaku, second-round picks in the last two seasons, will step up.

Whether he was here or not, it will be important for all of us to go out and produce. That’s what we’ll have to do anyway. So now we can all really show what we can do.

Marshawn Kneeland

Ezeiruaku mentioned that Parsons contacted him immediately after the draft and has helped him during the summer.

We’ve always been hungry to go get him and hit the quarterback. At the same time, we understand that he’s a big piece of the missing pie, who is no longer here. We have to fill that void and we’re going to do exactly that.

Donovan Ezeiruaku

As for Kenny Clark, his day began with a morning flight from Green Bay to Dallas and a physical exam. Although he did not participate in practice, he made a good impression by introducing himself to each player on the team. Clark, 29 years old and a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is signed for three more years. Schottenheimer believes his arrival was key to the deal. Clark is expected to play against the Eagles.

He has played in similar systems and has exposure to defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ system. He’s a professional. He won’t have any problems getting up to speed, so expect to see him on the field.

Brian Schottenheimer

Clark played against the Eagles twice last year, including the season opener and the divisional round of the playoffs.

This franchise will get everything I have.

Kenny Clark