Micah Parsons threw down a serious gauntlet to Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett, declaring his sack record “is only going to stand but for so long” on Garrett’s own podcast, The Edge. The Green Bay Packers edge rusher, never one to hold back, ignited a firestorm about who truly dominates the league at their position. This wasn’t some quiet locker room chat, either; these two went at it, trading blows over who the absolute best in the business is, and it was pure fire.
“That’s Cap!” The Edge Rusher Trash Talk Gets Real
The back-and-forth between these two titans was electric. Parsons kicked things off by straight-up saying, “I still doing things that none of y’all do,” and he didn’t mince words, calling out Garrett and Will Anderson Jr. by name. Garrett was quick to remind everyone, “I just broke the record, though!” Parsons acknowledged the record, sure, but then doubled down, claiming nobody else in the league can line up “from left to right and play every position as if they got paid at that position.” That’s a bold claim right there.
Garrett fired back, stating he’s got “a sack at every spot across the line,” implying Parsons’ weight gives him an unfair advantage. Parsons’ reply? “I get those, too.” Garrett then poked the bear harder, saying Parsons only had “like four in the last two years” in those situations. Parsons’ instant response? “That’s cap. That’s cap.” You can practically feel the tension through the screen. Parsons sealed his challenge by flat out saying Garrett’s record “is only gonna stand but for so long,” to which Garrett coolly responded, “It is still currently my time.” Talk about high stakes!
The Numbers Tell a Story, But Whose Story Is It?
So, when we look at the raw numbers, who’s actually walking the walk? Since Parsons entered the league, he’s first in the NFL with a mind-blowing 409 pressures, according to Tru Media. Garrett is right behind him with 403, but that 409 for Parsons is insane. Parsons also leads all edge rushers in pressure rate at a blistering 20.2%, leaving Anderson (17.5%) in his dust. That’s a huge margin and tells you how consistently Parsons is getting into the backfield.
Here’s the kicker, though: Garrett turns those pressures into sacks way more often, at 20.5% compared to Parsons’ 15.9%. That’s why Garrett has a league-leading 83 sacks since Parsons joined the league. Parsons sits at third with 65 sacks, still incredible, but Garrett is the finisher. Parsons’ claim about playing every position is tough to verify, but he splits his time between the left and right sides pretty equally. He’s lethal when he lines up inside because he’s too fast for most interior linemen, but he’s mostly used there in pure pass-rush situations. Garrett, meanwhile, lines up on the… well, let’s just say he’s versatile too.
With those kinds of verbal jabs and stats flying around, this isn’t just a friendly rivalry anymore. It’s a declaration of war for the title of the NFL’s top edge rusher. You know both these guys are going to be playing with a chip on their shoulder every snap this season, making every single game they play appointment viewing. Who really has the edge? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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