In Dallas, Jerry Jones has the final word and almost always, the spotlight. After weeks of speculation and deliberation, four-time Pro Bowler and former DROY Micah Parsons signed with the Green Bay Packers.
In the wake of the trade, Jones claimed that the team is better without Parsons. Although Jones noted that there was no disrespect meant to Parsons, the media image of Parsons has shifted drastically. Parsons reportedly lost the trust of the locker room, and the narrative has changed from Jonesâ determination not to involve Parsonsâ agent, David Mulugheta as the primary reason for the trade.
On Tuesdayâs appearance on First Take, Mulugheta addressed the recent narratives surrounding Micah Parsons. He explained that Parsons always wanted to remain in Dallas, noting that the linebacker grew up rooting for Americaâs Team and even wore similar colors during his college career. Mulugheta added that every effort was made to ensure Parsons stayed with the Cowboys.
I think the most important thing is that Micah wanted to be a Cowboy. He grew up cheering for the Cowboys, wore the blue and white at Penn State, wore it in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. He wanted to be a Cowboy. We did everything we could for him to remain a Cowboy.
Mulugheta also opened up on the reasons behind the delay of his response. He claimed that Athletes First typically preferred to conduct contract negotiations off the spotlight. However, in light of the events that transpired following the trade have prompted the company to provide much-needed insight.
The agent claimed that the rumors that Parsons turned down a fair deal are just that. He acknowledged that the Packers deal has guaranteed money for the linebacker, further than the first year, which wouldnât have been the case with the Cowboys.
David Mulugheta denied the claims Jerry Jones made about him
A few days before the Parsons trade, Jerry Jones shook the media with a striking claim about David Mulugheta. On a podcast hosted by former Cowboys legend Michael Irvin, Jones alleged that Mulugheta, turned down a lucrative contract with some colorful language.
In light of Jonesâ claim, Ryan Clark came in support of Mulugheta and claimed that the agent had not used the words Jones accused him of saying. Clark had mentioned that he spoke with Mulugheta following his exposĂ©.
Mulugheta iterated that he hasnât used the words in his life. He also added that heâs professional enough to understand not to use such expletives with somebody he works with or plans to work in the future.
It might be hard for some to believe, but I donât think Iâve ever used that phrase in my life. In my 40+ years, I definitely wouldnât use that with somebody that I have to work with or somebody that I plan to work with in the future. That wasnât true. It was a misrepresentation of what I said.
However, he admitted that he told them not to hassle with sending a contract that is rubberstamped and required a final sign. The linebacker wanted to negotiate the terms and not stick with the handshake verbal contract with Jones.
