When the Cleveland Browns flexed their defensive muscles in a gritty TNF win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Myles Garrett stole the limelight — and apparently, Skip Bayless’ attention. The outspoken analyst wasted no time throwing shade at Micah Parsons, suggesting Garrett’s dominance is setting the real gold standard for defensive greatness.
Garrett was everywhere: sacks, pressures, and pure chaos. Meanwhile, Parsons, who’s often hyped as the NFL’s defensive darling, caught a stray from Bayless.
Myles Garrett Dominates As Skip Bayless Sparks Micah Parsons vs. T.J. Watt Debate
When Garrett went full wrecking ball on Thursday Night Football, Bayless had a spicy take locked and loaded.
“I’m sorry, but Myles Garrett is far more of a consistent pass-rushing force than Micah Parsons — more of an every-game game-wrecker,” he tweeted. Oh, and he didn’t forget T.J. Watt: “Watt is also better than ‘11 From Heaven’… painful to publicly acknowledge this.”
NFL Twitter? Absolutely on fire.
I’m sorry but Myles Garrett is far more of a consistent pass-rushing force than Micah Parsons – more of an every-game game-wrecker. TJ Watt is also better than “11 From Heaven” … painful to publicly acknowledge this.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 22, 2024
Garrett clearly heard the noise — or maybe he just thrives on chaos. The Browns’ defensive juggernaut clocked three sacks in the first half against the Steelers, turned Russell Wilson’s pocket into rubble, and even forced a fumble for good measure. The team rolled to a 10-3 lead, and Garrett rolled right into NFL history.
This comes with an extra layer of spice, thanks to Garrett’s ongoing friendly-not-so-friendly rivalry with T.J. Watt. After Garrett edged Watt for the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023, Watt hinted he deserved the honor. Garrett’s pregame response? Cool and collected: “He shouldn’t feel two ways about it going to me. I don’t play against T.J.; he doesn’t play against me. But it’s up for grabs this year.”
Garrett didn’t just talk — he walked. Thursday’s stat line secured his seventh straight season with at least 10 sacks, putting him alongside legends like Reggie White. Oh, and he’s just 1.5 sacks shy of joining the NFL’s 100-sack club in record time.
Bayless’ tweet stirred the pot, but Garrett served the proof. With the Browns’ star clearly thriving, the debate over who’s the league’s best defender just got a whole lot louder.
Parsons Apologizes to Coach McCarthy After Postgame Fallout
Parsons didn’t hold back in a heartfelt public apology to Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on Thursday. The star edge rusher admitted his fiery postgame comments after the 34-6 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles were poorly worded.
“I could have done better,” Parsons said, reflecting on the remarks many perceived as a jab at McCarthy’s job security. “I was angry… I wasn’t as thoughtful as I usually am.” Parsons clarified his intentions, adding, “No disrespect to [McCarthy’s] career… He’s one of the winningest coaches.”
Parsons originally intended to highlight his admiration for veteran teammates like Zack Martin (potentially in his final season). But his postgame statement — “Mike can leave and go where he wants to” — raised eyebrows and stirred controversy.
The Cowboys’ leader took accountability, meeting McCarthy the day after the comments and owning up to his lapse in judgment. “Next time, I’ll be very careful about what I say,” Parsons promised.
With his apology both private and public, Parsons appears ready to move forward. The focus now shifts to the Cowboys’ playoff push — and proving the chemistry between their coach and star defender remains intact.