Cowboys news: Micah Parsons on the passing of Sam Williams and his defensive role

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Micah Parsons discusses Mike Zimmer’s plans and the loss of Sam Williams.

Mike Zimmer’s plan for him in 2024:

“I think it’s gonna be a very interesting year. What I’m gonna be doing is a whole bunch of stuff — dropping in the flats, curls, it’s really everything. They’re expanding my versatility and using me in ways I should be used, and moving me around to make [offenses] ID me from other places; and [sending] me when they should send me. He’s gonna utilize every asset of my ability and that’s something I appreciate.

“That’s the plan, so I focused on trying to be in better shape and trying to be better now knowing what the standard is and what he’s gonna have me doing. I really like it a lot and it’s gonna be a really good year for me. They’re moving me around and bringing pressure from other places.”

Does the loss of Sam Williams alter that plan?

“It doesn’t change my plan at all. It means Marshawn and more young guys have to step up, and whoever we bring in. It may mean I have to do more. The loss of Sam was so huge. That’s really like my brother. It really hurts. Those times where I might get a break or a substitution, I might have to stay on for a couple more plays, depending on the situation.

“It really ramps up with conditioning and what phase we have to be in for these games. It puts more on [DeMarcus Lawrence also. He’s an 11-year vet and there’s no more Dorance Armstrong or Dante Fowler … so he’ll step up, too.”