Mike McCarthy, former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, shared his view on the smartness of the Green Bay Packers trading for Micah Parsons. The Packers hold a young roster with a solid defense, and adding Parsons this NFL regular season sparked questions among fans about whether the team made the right decision.
He joined a team where he fits perfectly
EssentiallySports reported that McCarthy recently said, “Regarding Micah, he’s joining a young team and another great organization. He can achieve all the goals he wants as a player and a teammate. He’s in a great place.”
The Packers have maintained one of the youngest rosters in the league for three consecutive years, with an average age of 25, according to Philly Voice. McCarthy believes Parsons fits seamlessly into the Packers’ defense.
Even though the team lost in Week 3, their defense showed strong performance.
Mike McCarthy calls Micah Parsons the most disruptive defensive player he’s ever worked with.
“They’ll be double teaming him when he gets off the bus” #GBvsDAL | #SNF pic.twitter.com/ZXEecAoQjN— Hogg (@HoggNFL) September 25, 2025
They dominated many franchises, holding their opponents to just 221 total yards, delivering two sacks and 10 quarterback hits, and forcing a turnover. That performance offered a glimpse of what they will bring this season.
McCarthy said, “As a coach, you always analyze… That’s how we’re programmed to see football. That’s the way we’re trained. I’ll be watching the players.” He clearly has Micah Parsons on his radar.
This becomes even more relevant on Sunday, when Parsons faces his former teammates, the Dallas Cowboys. Fans expect an intense matchup, and Parsons will showcase his full potential as part of one of the NFL’s strongest defenses.
