Passing on Parsons: Why the Buccaneers Shouldn’t Trade for Micah Parsons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shouldn’t trade for Micah Parsons. While Parsons is undoubtedly one of the most dynamic defensive players in the league, the cost of acquiring him would be too high for the Buccaneers to justify.

Why the Buccaneers Don’t Need to Make the Move

• Current Pass Rush is Adequate: The Buccaneers have already bolstered their pass rush with the signing of Haason Reddick, and young players like Yaya Diaby and Chris Braswell show promise. Adding Parsons would be nice, but it’s not a necessity.

• Draft Picks are Valuable: The Buccaneers’ general manager, Jason Licht, has a track record of making savvy draft picks. Trading multiple first-round picks for Parsons would be a significant risk, especially considering the uncertainty of finding another player of his caliber in the draft.

The Financial Implications

• Contract Extension: Parsons would command a massive contract extension, likely in the range of $210 million over five years. This would put a strain on the Buccaneers’ salary cap and potentially force them to make difficult decisions about other players.

• Prioritizing Existing Talent: The Bucs have talented players like Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Zyon McCollum who may require extensions or contract negotiations in the near future. Prioritizing these players would be more prudent than taking on Parsons’ hefty contract.

Conclusion

While Micah Parsons would undoubtedly elevate the Buccaneers’ defense, the cost of acquiring him would be too high. The Bucs are better off sticking with their current roster and allowing young players to develop. By doing so, they can maintain their financial flexibility and avoid potentially sacrificing future draft picks for a player who may not be a long-term solution.

The BR Rub 

Look, Parsons has a lot of talent. What he lacks in my opinion is character. The walking off of the field before the game is over. The rightful perception that he’s at least more interested in podcasting as he is in football. This is becoming a habit for some NFL players. They get some fame and followers and it goes to their head. Similar examples are Antonio Brown, Ronald Jones, and Devin White. All had immense talent, but lacked the necessary character to be great. That’s exactly the problem here in regards to Parsons. Some of today’s players listen to the wrong people for career advice. Rushing to the locker room to check your social media, hurrying up to bang out that tweet or podcast. It all points to character and priorities. And Parsons’ seems to be more focused on the fame side, rather than the actual game play. While I’m sure some will disagree, this is just one person’s opinion. And those as you know, are just that, opinions. Let us know in the comments section what you think in the comments section.