"It's almost akin to an option quarterback," Jones said during the interview with USA Today. "He can step out, he can either hand it to that guy going down the line, or he can come on out and keep it, or he can pitch it. Three different things. The longer you give him to get to the sideline, the better chance you've got to make the better play.

Holding out does come with some financial repercussions. As a fifth-year option player, Parsons is subject to the full veteran fine of $40,000 for each day of training camp missed. He'll also be docked a game check for each preseason game missed.

This is what happens when you play with fire, and the Dallas Cowboys have just had their best player request a trade. The long, drawn-out contract saga with Micah Parsons has hit a new low, and after the constant jabs back and forth,