The first domino that led to Dallas Cowboys three-time All-Pro Micah Parsons deciding to "just eat the fine" and skip NFL-mandated media sessions was Parsons' attempt to say he cared more about the future of Hall of Fame right guard Zack Martin than head coach Mike McCarthy and his coaching future.

After the Cowboys lost their fourth consecutive game on Sunday to the Eagles, Parsons noted he wanted to win for Martin and other veterans. Parsons was talking about Martin and also mentioned coach Mike McCarthy’s own job status, which set off a firestorm of criticism toward the linebacker.

The veteran HC has never had a worse start to a season; the team’s new WR gets rave reviews; Zack Martin replies to Micah Parsons’ comments.