Micah Parsons would elevate Vikings DC Brian Flores' unit to another level, but the price is prohibitive

The impetus of this ask is pretty simple: Jerry Jones won't engage with Parsons' agent David Mulugheta on an extension, becuase he believed that a deal was already agreed upon with the player directly. It's a wild story overall, but one that Cowboys fans have dealt with before. They have had issues locking up Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb over the last five years with similar situations where the Cowboys were waiting until the last second, causing them to pay top dollar after they already had to.

With Parsons, he wanted to sign a contract last offseason to get it done, and the Cowboys would have been able to get a deal done for around $35 million per season, whereas his deal will now be at least $41 million, as it's the top of the market. Sounds like a no-brainer right? Well, it would be for any other franchise, but not the Cowboys.

Now, they are in a position where their best player wants out. Will they entertain trade offers? Intial reports are no, but it's not out of the question, especially if Parsons forces the issue. He is one of just two players in NFL history, joining Reggie White with 12+ sacks in each of their first four seasons.

That sounds like it could be pretty incredible for the Vikings, right? It's especially enticing because of what Parsons is. Not only is he an elite pass rusher, but Parsons drops back into coverage plenty. He was a middle linebacker for Penn State in college and can do a lot off the ball. Sounds exactly like what Flores likes to do, right? Parsons would be a perfect asset for the Vikings defense.

However, there is one thing that needs to be taken into account: Parsons is incredibly cost-prohibitive both short and long-term for where the Vikings are at. Let's break it down.

Parsons from a scheme fit is perfect. He can do a little bit of everything both on and off the ball. Having that kind of skill set is how the Vikings brought in Van Ginkel and Turner, plus Greenard can do some of that when you need it, just not at as high of a level as his counterparts. What Flores could do with a player of Parsons' level is insane.

Now, what would you have to pay to get a player who is on a list with the great Reggie White? It's arguably two or more first-round picks, plus adding a young player like Turner would be on the table. It would be a fair offer to send two firsts and Turner for Parsons and something else, like a third-round pick. The Khalil Mack trade is something that is a good comparison point, but Parsons is arguably better than Mack.

The reality here is simple: it would be really cool to see Parsons play for Flores, but it's not in the cards for the Vikings. The cost is too much both financially and in draft picks as well. It would be great to see, but other teams make more sense.

It's not going to happen, although it would rule.