Reason #3 NY Giants should pursue Micah Parsons: Penn State connection
Familiarity is always something that helps ease a transition to a new job. Micah Parsons would be joining a former coach of his in State College.
Sean Spencer–Parsons’ PSU defensive line coach when he attended–is now serving in that same role as part of the Big Blue defensive support staff for Patrick Graham:
When it comes to the #Giants potentially drafting Micah Parsons (after Joe Judge was in Happy Valley for #PennState's pro day), have to remember DL coach Sean Spencer was in the same role on the Nittany Lions' staff during Parsons' two seasons, so can add additional insight.
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) March 25, 2021
It’s hard to argue against the results the pair produced for Penn State. Parsons terrorized opposing running backs, stalking and taking down opposing RBs with nerve-racking regularity during his Nittany Lion career.
Great defenses are built on trust for one another, and having that organic connection would boost Parsons’ chances of catching on during a developmental rookie year. Rust seems like less of a problem in blue for the former All-American.
Perhaps that is something the NY Giants’ brain trust will keep in mind. Parsons’ value may be higher in New York than it would be elsewhere.
Oh, and don’t forget franchise face Saquon Barkley was also a Nittany Lion, though the two never crossed paths during their respective PSU tenures.