Everyone is saying the right thing publicly, taking responsibility for shortcomings and keeping focus on hope for the future. “September football” is a common phrase heard around The Star these days to remind anybody who will listen that it’s very early in the season and things are still being figured out.

When Micah Parsons was drafted 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, he made a big promise to the team's owner, Jerry Jones, and he's hoping to fulfill that one way or another.