The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Aug 22, 2025
Robert Mays, host of The Athletic Football Show and a keen NFL analyst, joins the conversation to dissect the ongoing contract standoff between Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and star pass rusher Micah Parsons. He provides insights on whether they'll reach an agreement before the regular season. The discussion also tackles the scrutiny faced by Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, with Mays shedding light on his potential for a breakout season despite criticism, emphasizing the complexities of rookie transitions in the NFL.
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Jones' Soap-Opera Negotiation
- Jerry Jones is publicly framing the Parsons negotiation as excluding the agent and trading colorful barbs.
- Danny Parkins says that posture is old-school and more about drama than negotiation strategy.
Franchise Tag Leverage And Costs
- Jerry argues he can wait and franchise-tag or let Parsons play out the contract to gain leverage.
- Parkins explains that franchise tagging and wait tactics create big costs and cap inflexibility for the team.
Don't Skip Game Checks
- Players are financially incentivized to avoid missing regular-season games because each game check matters.
- Micah Parsons will likely play Week 1 rather than give back roughly $1.3 million per missed game.