Clarence Hill: Cowboys camp insights. . .Micah Parsons is ruining practice for offense

Here are some insights from Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill on Day 6 of training camp:

1. Micah Parsons is a cheat code. He has ruined practice for the offense every day since the Cowboys put the pads on. It doesn’t matter who he lines up against — Tyron Smith, Terence Steele, Matt Waletzko or Chuma Edoga.

“He’s very impactful,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “Just talking with him a bit afterward, he said, ‘I’ll be better tomorrow.’ The offensive side of me said, ‘Hell, I hope not.’ Glad to hear him put that emphasis on where he is and what he’s trying to get done.”

2. It’s not just Parsons. Defensive ends Dante Fowler and DeMarcus Lawrence have also found themselves in the backfield, wrecking the offense. It speaks to the depth the team has on the defensive line, especially considering that Sam Williams (shoulder) and Dorance Armstrong (hamstring) are sidelined with injuries.

McCarthy said this is the most depth he’s ever had up front.

”I don’t recall being this deep,” McCarthy said. “Yeah, I’d say this is clearly the most depth I’ve ever had on a defensive line.”

3. McCarthy said the work against the defense is good for the offense line and the new blocking schemes the Cowboys have implemented. He said the competition is the reason they are not having joint practices with other teams this year after practicing against the Broncos and Chargers last year in camp.

“I love it. I mean we can’t get enough work,” McCarthy said. “This is a perfect illustration why we’re not practicing against other teams. I think the offense and defense . . . we will challenge each other at a very high level.”

4. The competition has increased passion and chirpiness in camp. It also helps that noted trash-talker Trevon Diggs is back at practice after missing the last week with a bruised toe. Diggs got after quarterback Dak Prescott and told him to shut up after he was denied a touchdown on a scramble in the red zone. He may have used a little profanity.

5. The defensive backs were a little chippy with Prescott, who had a field day against them in one-on-ones and 7-on-7. During the “Mojo moment” 2-point conversion drill, Prescott completed five straight passes for conversions. He threw a dart to Dennis Houston with Diggs in tight coverage.

6. Pro Bowl returner Kavontae Turpin continues to catch everything thrown his way, including contested balls. He is making a strong push to be used in the regular offense and is challenging Jalen Tolbert for the No. 4 receiver spot. Also continue to keep an eye on seventh-round rookie Jalen Brooks. He is big and fast and catches everything.

7. Deuce Vaughn may be 5-foot-5 but continues to be fearless and explosive. The Cowboys know what he can do with the ball in hands because of his speed and shiftiness. But if Vaughn is going to have a role on offense he must prove he can hold up in protection. He’s done well so far.

“He had a rep yesterday, couldn’t have done it any better,” McCarthy said. “He had a blitzer off the edge and was excellent with his technique and obviously used his leverage as an asset. That will definitely be part of his responsibility. I don’t think we want to put him back there all day in particular matchups. But it’s definitely part of playing the position. “