Why? The easy answer is that Garrett believes Parsons has clearly earned such compensation. The more nuanced answer is that NFL superstar pass-rushers have a tight-knit fraternity and, in that case, members of the fraternity believe a rising tide lifts all boats:

After his pitch, Garrett was asked about Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons, who is about to enter the final year of his rookie contract with the Cowboys and is due for a massive extension himself.

Myles Garrett made it very clear to the Cleveland Browns that he wanted to get paid this offseason. Cleveland eventually obliged, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.