Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Says NFL Referees Have Egos, Not Held Accountable for Shortcomings

Like many of the NFL's best pass rushers, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons claims he is held often -- and there is indeed proof of that as it pertains to Parsons.

Parsons, who has 12.5 sacks on the season, sounded off about officiating in the league Thursday.

"The problem I see with officiating is I think it becomes a lot more ego thing than it is them actually wanting to call it,” Parsons told reporters.

“People say when you come over and talk to a [referee] nicely he’s going to want to do his job right. But in my eyes, why would I have to talk to you any kind of way if you just did your job the first time.”

Parsons says referees not properly doing their jobs affects him doing his job.

“They don’t care,” Parsons contended of referees. “They’re not getting checks in the mail or notes in the mail about things like that. That’s the only problem I have.

"It’s just like they don’t care and when you tell them, it’s just like, ‘Oh you’re away from the play, you can’t make the play.’

"How are you telling me what I can make? You in my body? You got my abilities? You can’t make that play. I’m a little different, I think I can make every play if I’m near the ball.”

Officials seem to always be under fire these days, with the most recent incident happening during the Buffalo Bills' win against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Buffalo won the game after offsides was called on Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney after he had scored what could've been a game-winning touchdown.

Now, Parsons and his Cowboys travel to Buffalo as both teams are in must-win territory for the remainder of the season.

For the Cowboys, the NFC's No. 1 seed is on the line. For the Bills, barring a collapse by the Miami Dolphins, it's an AFC Wild Card berth.