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In a recent statement, defensive star Micah Parsons asserted that the Cowboys have no intention of “tanking,” which led to some concern regarding his understanding of what tanking truly entails. The concept of tanking in professional sports often transcends the locker room; it is typically orchestrated at higher organizational levels, such as ownership and the front office.
Tanking involves a delicate balance; teams may subtly steer their process to secure better draft picks without openly admitting to such tactics. Parsons’s comments underscore a general misconception about how decisions at the top can influence performance and future prospects.