Cowboys' Micah Parsons 'most sensitive guy I’ve ever seen,' ex-NFL star says

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Former NFL linebacker Bart Scott was highly critical of Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons on Monday over his attitude and sensitivity.

The former New York Jets star appeared on ESPN’s "Get Up" and wondered who was the leader on the defensive side of the Cowboys team. Scott said great NFL players like Ed Reed or Ray Lewis would not let their team lay a dud in the playoffs as Dallas did against the Green Bay Packers.

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"He’s lacking leadership, right? He doesn’t understand what winning in this league is all about," Scott said. "Is he a great player? Yes. But just because you’re a great player don’t mean you’re a great leader.

Former NFL player Bart Scott arrives at the pre-fight party for "The Moment: Mayweather vs Maidana" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 3, 2014 in Las Vegas. (Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic)

"He needs to go to a leadership school and learn how to lead by example and quit talking so much and being so damn sensitive. You’re a linebacker. That’s supposed to be a tough guy spot. He’s the most sensitive guy I’ve ever seen. He responds to everything. Get off of social media, quit tweeting, quit talking about responding, and go about your business, man."

Scott added, by doing that, it will "change the culture."

"It’s why Emmitt Smith came out and had something to say," he continued. "That was directly to you, bruh. So instead of responding to what (Demarcus) Lawrence said, respond to what Emmitt Smith said and maybe sit down with guys to know what winning is about."

Parsons is one of the most outspoken players on the Cowboys. He fires off posts on X and has a podcast with