Will get an opportunity to play in front of NFL scouts at the Shrine Bowl.
https://mobile.twitter.com/ShrineBowl/status/1602708143917731840
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Congrats to Derek and Twinmom!!
I think with him playing all year, we would have won a few more…
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That’s great news on a day when we needed some good news. I’m glad to hear he’s healed up and will be ready to play in that game.
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I pity the fool that tries to run past Mr. Parish!
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Awesome! Go get 'em big dawg!
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Can’t stop him. You can barely contain him.
He’s not fast; he’s sudden.
He’s playing chess; the opponent is playing checkers.
He’s a great player; you have to run at him.
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Unleash the Beast Mr. Parish!
Congratulations! 
Keep the Momentum going!
Go Coogs!
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Is he available to play in our bowl game?
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I think he could go as high as middle of second round. There have been some great NFL players taken there (e.g., Michael Stahan, NFL HOF and certified TV star).
I would love for Houston to take him, but then I like him too much to see him stuck on the Texans.
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He is supposed to be fully released next Thursday.
Then he is able to start training again. The Shrine Bowl is in February I believe. They are interested in what he can do at FB aside from DE/OLB. He’s just happy they invited him.
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Can’t think of a more deserving Coog!
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Thank you 
Like what the Texans are doing with Troy Hairston? He was a talented linebacker that is now playing fullback.
That’s Awesome
The key is versatility. NFL rosters have limited spots and if a player can play two positions, it increases the player’s chances of making the roster and may save the team a player’s salary.
Special Teams will get you in the door. With FB, blocking and picking up the blitz will get you noticed. With DE/OLB, it sounds very basic, but you have to make plays.
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Congrats to Mr Parish. Yes I believe if he wasn’t injured I could see us with a couple of more W’s in the win column
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He richly deserves these NFL opportunities! He earned them .
Best of luck to you all.
Go Derek !
Awesome! Congrats and best wishes!
He reminds me of TJ Watt. Quite a motor.