Understandably, a situation of this magnitude can create distractions, a feeling that comes as if it almost comes with the territory when wearing the star on your helmet. With this new position, Schottenheimer has committed to staying present while also staying true to what got him there.

“I’m not going to continue to talk about Micah’s contract situation,” Schottenheimer said Saturday via ESPN NFL reporter Todd Archer. He added that he hopes Parsons remains on the practice field and also disclosed that the two have had private conversations that he would not share at this time.