Micah Parsons has earned an extension to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. Both sides are optimistic here. We've probably solved the $40 million part of the issue, leaving only one Cowboys core concern.

Still, this could be a telltale sign that Parsons may not be willing to take the team-friendly deal he mentioned earlier this summer. MORE: Cowboys free agency decision opens door

“The only problem they have is finding his money. Let’s get his money. And making sure you remove the people that are not on the same page. That’s the reality of that,” Irvin said. “There is no Micah Parsons problem, outside of getting him signed.”