Quote:Going into week 9 against the Chiefs, Parnell had only given up one sack and everyone was singing his praises. Then Dee Ford happened, and a couple more rough games. After that's it's been a reputation bloodbath for him despite his rebound late in the season as you mentioned. 

 

Dave and Doug have both gone to bat for him particularly multiple times this offseason, so I wouldn't count on anyone but him starting next year. 

True. 

 

That KC/Dee Ford debacle was Parnell's own version of Joeckel's 2015 week 16 vs Mercilus and Watt. 

 

It wasn't indicative of his overall play on the season nor the prior season however.  Here's hoping the injury had a lot to do with his drumming that day. 

 

He and Beachum led the team with 10 penalties each however and Parnell has got to get that number down.

I understand a hold here and there to protect your QB - but cut out the false starts and illegal formation stuff. 

 

By comparison - Brandon Albert had zero penalties in 12 starts in 2016. 

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