Ashton Jeanty apparently has a big fan in Micah Parsons. The Cowboys pass rusher recently delivered high praise for the Heisman Trophy finalist, describing Jeanty as a teammate he would “love to have.” What exactly made Parsons use that phrasing? It all comes down to the running back’s work ethic and effort to improve entering the 2024 season.

The Dallas Cowboys’ 27-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night produced its fair share of legitimate talking points. The special teams gaffe at the end was jarring. The brutal injury to DeMarvion Overshown was gut-wrenching. The loss itself was demoralizing.