Another bad look:
“The concern with him is two-fold. One, there are whispers of immaturity. NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks — who has known Parsons since high school — said on a recent podcast that the only problem he had with Parsons as a prospect was his immaturity. That’s not to say he’s done anything wrong or gotten into trouble off the field though, just that he’s immature.”
From here:
That, for me, would be a concern. We’re looking for a leader, not someone creating distractions through sophomoric behavior.
Here’s the thing about leadership. The people under you have to believe, heart and soul, that when the chips are down you have their backs. When you are struggling, they are going to lift you up, help, and encourage you to achieve your objectives. That’s what leadership is.
There’s investigating to be done here, for sure. For me, it all comes down to whether he checks that box or not. If he doesn’t, we’re going in the wrong direction if we draft him. If he does, then he’s the right choice.
Anyone can hold people accountable. Leaders work hard to help their team get better. We need a leader on defense.