Tony Parrish
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| Tony Parrish | |
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| Date of birth | November 23, 1975 |
| Place of birth |  Los Angeles, California |
| Position(s) | Strong Safety |
| College | Washington |
| NFL Draft | 1998 / Round 2/ Pick 35 |
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| 1998-2002 2002-2006 2006-present |
Chicago Bears San Francisco 49ers Dallas Cowboys |
Tony Parrish (born November 23, 1975 in Los Angeles, California) is an NFL player on the Dallas Cowboys. He went to University of Washington. After being released by the San Francisco 49ers on December 5, 2006 he signed to the Cowboys on December 7, 2006. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round (35th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He spent the first four years of his career with the Bears. He plays the strong safety position. In his career, he has 30 interceptions; 16 of these came in 2002 and 2003 alone.
Parrish is a big hitter, tough competitor, and plays the run well. He is smart and decisive. He is not a bad athlete and picks off a lot of passes because he reads plays well in zone coverage and has good hands. He will have some trouble in man coverage.
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[edit] NFL Career
In 2006, The San Francisco 49ers waived safety Tony Parrish, who once started 121 consecutive games before falling out of favor this season.The 49ers released the former Washington Huskies standout on Tuesday to make room for veteran linebacker Jay Foreman, who was signed to fill in while starting linebacker Derek Smith is out with a hamstring injury. On The December 7th The Dallas Cowboys claimed him off of waivers from the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2004, Parrish started at strong safety and registered five tackles (three solo) against the Atlanta Falcons. He tallied five tackles (four solo) and one solo special teams tackle against the New Orleans Saints. He recorded eight tackles (five solo), one forced fumble and one pass defensed against the Seattle Seahawks. He made 100th consecutive start at safety and registered six tackles (five solo) against the St. Louis Rams. He tallied eight tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed against the Arizona Cardinals. He recorded six tackles (four solo) against the New York Jets. He tallied eight tackles (four solo) against the Chicago Bears. He recorded six tackles (three solo) against the Seahawks. He tallied one assisted tackle and one fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers. He registered seven tackles (four solo) and two interceptions (39 yards) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He recorded seven tackles (five solo) against the Miami Dolphins. He tallied three solo tackles and one interception against the Rams. He registered two assisted tackles, one interception (25 yards) and three passes defensed against the Cardinals. He had five tackles (three solo) and half sack (2.5 yards) against the Washington Redskins. He tallied three solo tackles against the Buffalo Bills. He registered five solo tackles and one pass defensed against the New England Patriots.
In 2003, he started all 16 regular season games. He finished with 73 tackles (58 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, half sack, 15 passes defensed and a career-high nine interceptions. His nine interceptions tied him for the NFL lead. He was named ALL-PRO by the Associated Press. He was first-team ALL-NFC by Pro Football Weekly. He tallied two tackles (one solo), two assisted special teams tackles and half sack (2.5 yards) against the Bears. He recorded four tackles (three solo) and three special teams tackles against the Rams. He registered three solo tackles, two passes defensed, one interception (49 yards) and one special teams tackle against the Detroit Lions. He recorded three solo tackles, one interception and two special teams tackles against the Seahawks. He tallied 12 tackles (11 solo) against the Cardinals. He recorded three solo tackles, two passes defensed and one interception (14 yards) against the Rams. He tallied two tackles (one solo), three passes defensed, one interception (48 yards) and one special teams tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He registered eight tackles (five solo), one pass defensed and one interception (11 yards) against the Green Bay Packers . He posted three tackles (two solo), two passes defensed and one interception against the Baltimore Ravens. He registered three tackles (two solo), two passes defensed and one interception (17 yards) against the Cardinals. He tallied five tackles (four solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, three passes defensed and tied a career-high with two interceptions (63 yards) against the Philadelphia Eagles(12-21). His Interceptions came on Eagles first drive in regulation and first drive in ovetime. He was named the NFC Defensive Player Of The Week for efforts at Philadelphia. He registered 11 solo tackles against the Seahawks.
In 2002, he started all 16 regular season games and two postseason games. He finished with 73 tackles (59 solo), two fumble recoveries, seventeen passes defensed and team-high seven interceptions. He was the first player to record one takeaway in first four games since Rod Woodson had four in 1997. He intercepted one pass for six yards and recorded seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed at New York Giants. He was credited with six tackles (five solo), one pass defensed and one fumble recovery against the Denver Broncos He recovered one fumble against the Redskins. He tallied seven tackles and career-high four passes defensed against the Rams. He also returned interception 50 yards against the Rams. He posted three tackles against the Seahawks. He tallied eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed against the Saints. He registered seven tackles (five solo) against the Cardinals. He was credited with one pass defensed against the Oakland Raiders. He recorded four tackles (three solo) against the Kansas City Chiefs. He posted eight tackles (seven solo) against the San Diego Chargers. He recorded three tackles (one solo) against the Eagles. He tallied six tackles (five solo), one pass defensed, one quarterback pressure and one interception (19.0 yards), which led to touchdown, against the Seahawks. He recorded two tackles, two passes defensed and single-game career-high two interceptions (41 yards) against the Cowboys. He was named NFC Defensive Player-Of-The-Week for performance against the Cowboys. He tallied four tackles and one pass defensed against the Packers. He recorded two tackles, three passes defensed and one interception (28.0 yards) against the Cardinals. He posted six tackles (four solo), two passes defensed and one interception tht he returned a career-high 60 yards, leading to field goal against the Rams. He recorded eight tackles (five solo) in NFC Wild Card Game against the Giants. He posted six solo tackles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFC Divisional Playoff Game.
In 2001, He started every game during regular season and postseason. He ranked third among secondary with 80 tackles. He was tied for second on team with three interceptions. He paced the secondary against the Falcons with seven tackles (six solo) and sixth career interception (26-yard return). He led secondary against the Cardinals with seven tackles and added one pass defensed. He posted season-high eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed against the Cincinnati Bengals. He recovered first quarter fumble against the Buccaneers and ended Bucs fourth quarter threat with interception. He also added seven tackles at Buccaneers. He notched four tackles (three solo) against the Minnesota Vikings, including first sack of season. He was tied for lead among secondary, with season-high eight tackles (five solo) against the Packers. He ended threat with interception against the Buccaneers in end zone and recovered fumble. He posted eight tackles (four solo), one tackle for loss and one pass defensed at against the Redskins. He recorded five tackles in season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He started at strong safety in NFC Divisional Playoff Game and posted four tackles (two solo) against the Eagles.
In 2000, he started all 16 games for third consecutive season. He continued development as team leader on defense, leading team with three interceptions, while racking up more than 100 tackles for third consecutive year. He ranked second on team with five tackles for loss, third with eight passes defensed and fourth with 101 total tackles. He led team with seven tackles at against the Buccaneers. He tied a career-high with 14 tackles (eight solo) against the Giants. He intercepted Brett Favre's pass against the Packers, returning it 36 yards to set-up opening score. He led secondary against the Vikings with seven tackles. He intercepted the pass by Pro Bowler Donovan McNabb against the Eagles with seven-yard return to setup fourth quarter field goal. He had 12 tackles (seven solo), one tackle for loss and one pass defensed against the Bills. He helped guide team to victory against the Buccaneers with 38-yard interception return for touchdown. He also tallied one sack and six tackles against the Buccaneers. He tallied nine tackles (five solo) against the 49ers. He also registered his second sack of season and two forced fumbles against the 49ers.
In 1999, he ranked second on Bears with a career-high 124 tackles (75 solo) and eight tackles for loss. He also recorded one interception and three passes defensed. He was moved from free to strong safety during offseason. He picked off Elvis Grbac pass in season opener against the Chiefs, returning it 41 yards. He posted 10 tackles against the Saints. He led Bears with 11 tackles against the Vikings and against the Eagles. He tied career-high with 14 tackles (seven solo) against the Vikings. He tied a career-high with 14 tackles (eight solo) in second consecutive week against the Chargers. He led team with 10 stops against the Rams.
In 1998, he was first defensive rookie to start all 16 games for the Bears since Mark Carrier in 1990. He led the Bears with five forced fumbles and tied for team lead with two fumble recoveries. He finished third on team with 111 tackles and eight passes defensed. He led defense in his first start with a career-high 14 tackles, three forced fumbles and fumble recovery against the Jaguars. He recorded 11 tackles and forced fumble against the Tennessee Titans. He led the defense with 12 tackles (seven solo) against the Lions. He posted nine tackles and pass defensed against the Packers. He registered first career sack and five tackles against the Ravens. He recorded four tackles and first career interception against the Packers.
[edit] College Career
Parrish started his final two years at Washington at free safety after starting seven games as freshman and sophomore at strong safety. He earned All-Pac-10 honors in the final two seasons. He had nine career interceptions. He was a two-sport performer, who was also track sprinter and triple jumper for Huskies. He was a All-Pac-10 second-team choice as senior. He was the team captain. He recorded four interceptions and four passes defensed. He also recorded 81 tackles, caused two fumbles and had two fumble recoveries. His first-team All-Pac-10 after starting every game at free safety as junior. He ranked third on team with 71 tackles, recovered four fumbles and caused two, posted eight passes defensed and had two interceptions, started seven games, including final five at strong safety, as sophomore. He recorded 39 tackles and six passes defensed, was moved to free safety in Sun Bowl against Iowa and responded with seven tackles. He appeared in every game at strong safety as freshman, starting season opener against USC. He finished with 21 tackles and two interceptions, was redshirted as true freshman. He lettered twice on track team competing in triple jump, 55-meter and 100-meter dashes.
[edit] High School Years
Parrish attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California and was a student and a letterman in football, basketball, track, and baseball. He was an All-League and an All-CIF selection and also played tailback as senior, totaling 415 yards and eight touchdowns. He was California State triple jump champion as junior and senior.
[edit] Personal
Parrish majored in psychology at Washington. He is a member of the 49ers Reading Team which promotes reading to Bay Area children. He partnered with fellow members of Bears secondary and Meals on Wheels for two seasons to "Intercept Hunger" with meal donations being made based on participating players' performances each game. He is a spokesman against underage liquor sales for Illinois State Liquor Control Commission
