Normally I would say go young and cheap but post season winners generally have some top tier talent taking them far. GB has plenty of talent but not much in the way of game-changers. If the first round picks they give up would be similar to their recent first rounders then I think it’s worth it because they have some decent NFL players but nobody as effective as Parsons.

The Packers can make the playoffs without Parsons, and there is zero evidence that Parsons will help us win a playoff game. So....why? As Coach Bates would say "This is your team".

John Hadl. Need I say more........

I wouldn’t mind seeing GB trade away draft picks and, maybe, Doubs. Don’t want to see Gary or LVN moved. Having those 3 on the DL would be amazing to see. Parsons would be a huge upgrade for GB’s contender-ship.

Packer fans are craving more 'play-maker', impact player types, which his why the Parsons fantasy is getting so much traction. For example, the Eagles roster is loaded with play-makers and unfortunately, due to flawed early round Draft picks, there are very few in Green Bay- wasted capital on players like LVN, Wyatt, Gary, Q Walker and more before them. Yet, they continue to start, but don't live up to their Draft status/salaries.
The Lions don't have as many stars but their coaching and culture makes up for it.
The Packers used to have a multitude of play-makers-elite receivers, elite QB, Elite LT.
The only current reliable, really good players are Cooper, MacKinney, Jacobs, Kraft, Tom, likely Golden.

Parsons is a good player whose motivation is "show me the money". Sounds like a guy who just left for more money in Baltimore for part time play. By the way, that fellow continues to miss practice as Harbaugh says "he's dealing with some the same issues he did the last few years."

Why does anyone think if Parson's comes to the Packers he wouldn't trot out new demands for more money in a year or two and threaten another holdout?

Does Gutey miss the Alexander "pay me" antics already?

By all accounts Covington is coaching up all the men in the DL room. Let the plan and process continue to work.

I'm going with-
Yes - they should trade for him.

Why ? - Gute can't draft All-pros.
2. Charles Woodson changed
the defense for the better.
Whose to say Parsons won't!
3. Quay Walker will be a free agent.
He'll get paid. Here!
Paying Parson instead;
will be a little more, per cost averaging.
4. They tried Simmons.
5. The packers time is now.

It's difficult to ask fans to put their faith in the latest 'plan'. These players are #1 picks and have shown little.

Fans are looking for difference-makers, not necessarily Parsons-he is just the prototype.

Yes, he is a presence on the field, but he isn't a Garrett or Watt, Crosby etc. But, if GB is looking for another edge who disappears when needed, Parsons is our guy. Can he alter a game, sure, is he a definitive game changer, no? He'll be overpaid, making splashes against the meh. A more media known version of Nick Perry. Simply, Parsons isn't getting this team to the SB, and I wonder if he'll even make the playoff seeding better than has been. He isn't consistent enough for the money demand he's asking, but he is better than our 'still in waiting to breakout' Gary and LVN. GB cannot afford to get into the overpriced FA market, as we get burned by it too often.

Jerruh's going to pay Micah, he just needs the NFL world to admire his massive dick for a few more days while he continues to mess with his biggest and shiniest toy. There are still a lot of number 11 jerseys that need to be sold.

Remember when Khalil Mack tilted the field for the Bears? People who don't remember history are doomed to shit in the woods.

Hmmm,

Overpay for premium talent,

OR

Hold our GM accountable to executing his 🤬 job and draft 1st round picks that aren't projects, question marks, or busts 80% of the time.

I really hope that Gute sticks to the philosophy never trade a player when you need to and never trade for a player when you need to. Jerry does not want to trade Parson's so he has all the power. You should never negotiate with someone that has significantly more power than you possess because you will end up overpaying.

Would you want to buy a house or a car from a person that did not want to sell. I hope you have extra money for that purpose.

So how have the Cowboys been since he got drafted?

At the price Jerry wants, the only winner is the Cowboys. If that changes significantly (and it might) then maybe. That could be a couple of months away though. At the moment the parameters are nonsensical.

First, we're only entering the second year of the new defensive scheme. It could turn out to be a much better pass rush in its sophomore year. Growth happens.

But back to the topic. The speculation is that this would cost the Pack at least 2 first round draft picks. Parsons was the 12th pick in the draft. After about the 10th pick I've always thought it's more or less a crap shoot. A team might strike gold or a team might bust. There's a lot of potential to strike gold with 2 first round picks plus the other draft capital Parsons will cost.

So, is it really worth paying the speculated Jerry Jones price to pry him away while Jones currently will want the sun, the moon and the stars in a trade? Plus, it took several years to get out of the salary cap hell we were in a few years ago. Do we want to create that situation all over again to get Parsons?

I'm not saying don't trade for Parsons. But at some point, either Jerry Jones or Parsons will blink. If it's Jones and the price isn't as steep as the current speculation, then fine, pull the trigger. Otherwise, punt.

In horse racing there is "black type"- which specifies a level of superiority in a racehorse .Also it designates that the horse has won or placed in a stakes race. In looking at Parsons performance lines - it is devoid of black type in big and playoff games. It seems that acquiring Parsons would be based more on hope and hype - than "type." Considering the immense acquisition cost - both in draft capital and salary cap - the risk for me far outweighs the potential return.

Man, do Packer fans have a prejudice against getting good players. "Yeah, we need to keep LVN and Walker and Gary and watch them get 5 sacks between them and miss 84 tackles." Or, "We can't trade for Parsons because Dumbass Dandy Devine traded for 92-year old John Hadl back in 1896..."
Sheesh!

Well, I got good news for you guys, it ain't gonna happen anyway! Two hours before the first game Ol' Jerrah will throw 300 million at Parsons and then declare victory and brag what a tough old hombre he is.

Until I hear some details I'm pretty neutral on this one if it does or doesn't happen.

One thing though that I think the team has to look long and hard at is what the landscape looks like for who might enter free agency next year at a position of need like impactful pass rusher, and especially what the future draft projections look like in those same needs. It appears that from the college ranks the edge rushers are trending lighter. The really good prospects at the position of pass rusher/edge are probably going to be grabbed up before Green Bay visits the podium. There's a trend line. So, does that force the argument in favor of making a splash deal for a Micah Parsons? It could because he is a proven entity and possibly available now when the need still exists. While I agree he's not a Crosby, Watt, Garrett, he is probably a bit better than what Green Bay currently has shown at the position and he still has some youth.

If LVN lives up to his camp and pre-season hype, the need for a Parsons isn't as great. If Gary plays like everyone has hoped he would and live up to his draft status and hype (and paycheck), the need for Parson's isn't as great. I might be one of those who says make Gary part of the deal and replace one expensive guy with another, probably more expensive guy if it helps the money side of it, but we haven't seen any real details.

Is this a player who can elevate those across his position? Do those around him become better because of him? Green Bay struck some gold with Edgerrin Cooper. He elevated the linebackers, especially Quay Walker. Walker looked like wrong way Quay it seemed until Cooper came along to share the field and now he is looking like the player Green Bay hoped he would be. McKinney elevated the other safeties. Could a Parsons do that for the pass rush?

Right —let’s not overpay—always the same story with you cap-worrying - bunker mentality- chicken-little- fear mongers.
I see you folks on the highways everyday—y’all have never ever driven out of your own lane.
Geeezzz!!
Go Packers!!!

This is the modern day Herschel Walker trade. Enough said. The Packers have a good unit without adding what is becoming more apparent as a class "A" headcase.

If they traded two firsts and stuff for Reggie White I don’t think we’d be lamenting the deal.

I wonder how many of the 12+ sacks per season were racked up against crappy competition. Gets to play NYG twice each year. In the 2023 WC game he pretty much disappeared. Want to add, my favorite play in that entire game was Aaron Jones introducing himself to Parsons' ribs in pass protection.

We had the chance to draft the next great pass rusher with our 1st round pick at #23. One can only hope Matthew Golden becomes an All Pro. Based on the data we've seen with Gute's picks, MLF's "no #1 WR" scheme with young WR core, not to mention Love's persistent accuracy issues, can't say I'm confident Golden becomes an alpha. I will, however, look forward to seeing where James Pearce Jr & Grey Zabel end year 1...they've far exceeded preseason expectations thusfar; my predraft post 4 months ago:

Dragon5

April 23, 2025 at 09:46 am

Guy I can't live without this year? James Pearce Jr just has the IT factor; 🤞 he had a strong interview. Edge Plan B: Could we package Quay AND Jaire to Cincy for Hendrickson? Two immature🔥 personalities for a religious family man...like roll out the green & gold carpet to Titletown please!

We saw the Eagles snap up last year's can't miss Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean to boot. Based on our draft spot #23 this year? While OL is not ideal round one outside of a cornerstone left tackle, GREY ZABEL is this year's low risk, high reward can't miss #1.

--versatility to play any spot✅
-- 🥶weather certified✅
--only 4 sacks in his 5 years @NDSU✅

There is enough depth in the '25 DL class to address in later rounds. If we find our DL depth lacking mid season and VanEss still isn't productive as an edge rusher...can we not move him inside where he did time there at Iowa?

Jayden Higgins reminds me of....ALLEN LAZARD👎 hope I'm wrong
Tre Harris rd 3 "X" 🎯 if he's there?

Goes without saying, I don't want to see Parsons in Green Bay (or Detroit), for several reasons.

The main one, is the Herschel Walker 2.0 effect. Mainly, I am perfectly fine living in a world where the Cowboys are mostly irrelevant. The thought of them landing draft capital that could once again alter that, is not a pleasant one.

Roll with what you have now and not give up the horse for a poor future, We draft low enough as it is. Solid no on Parsons as of now, price way way too steep.

No joe Johnson trades.

Plus he’s hurt

Plus not a Green Bay guy

Would wreck the franchise for 4 years….

No no no no no no no no no no no no

Jordan Love buddy. Jordan needs to worry about Jordan.

Packers did IT.

Well....

This is an awkwardly timed article

JUST IN: Packers sign Parsons to 4 year 188 mil contract. No news on what GB gave up

Clark and two firsts

Well, I was wrong. Packers traded for Parsons per ESPN.

They of course overpaid him. We will see if it works out - but my fear is that usually doesnt. In any case this has to be make it or break it year. I dont care about the first ro. unders - because if we play like we should be playing it will be only a low to mid 20's pick - and if we play really well it could be a high and hopefully a 30's pick. I hope Kenny has a good year now that he appears to be healthy. But how it is going to effect the defence as Parsons is a different type of player - maybe not since Clay have we had that .

Did not see Kenny Clark being the player trade on our end. I figured it would either be Gary or LVN.

We needed to trade some salary so that helps moving forward.

Pretty excited to see Parsons in the Hafley defense. Our young DTs will need to step up with its leader gone.

Two 1st Rounders plus Kenny Clark for Parsons. Plus, he signs a mega-deal four year contract.

On the positive side, they make up some of the salary cap hit by off-loading Clark's bloated contract.

Plus, Parsons is still only 26 yrs old.

The lack of a pass rush has been this defense's Achilles Heel for many years. They finally bit the bullet and addressed the weakness head on. Will it work?

We'll find out versus Detroit coming up. It's a calculated risk, but very high upside if it works.

This is a bold and expensive move by the Packers. I have not been particularly impressed with Parsons up to this point in his career. Maybe the change to Green Bay will give him a fresh start and an improved attitude. If not we've given up 2 number ones for little or no return. I hope it works out. I don't know why the Packers keep giving such huge contracts to players. Get some results first. GPG! Thanks, Since '61

A major factor in fielding a winning defense is "Difference Makers". We are limited to putting 11 players on the field and a significant percentage of them are known as "JAG's" (just another player). The NFL Draft structure with the weakest teams drafting first along with the Salary Cap make it difficult to develop a dynasty in today's NFL football world.

Having Parsons on the field for the Packers defense this season is including a strong difference maker. We will also field a few other talented defenders this year who are young and hopefully ascending players.

I do believe adding Parson's to our defense significantly improves our chances to reach the Super Bowl this year.
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I just spilled my morning coffee! Just heard the news . WOW! This is the greatest move since the signing of Reggie White! We will be the odds on favorite to win the Superbowl! We don't need draft picks as our team is young!
Meanwhile in Dallas, Jerry Jones is trying to rationalize the move by saying they need to stop the run! LOL Dallas fans are suicidal and there is a run on anti depressants.
God bless the GB Packers!
In Gute we trust! Still can't believe it!

I was wrong. First time ever.