Is Pacman a good fit for Dallas?
Insiders from ESPN and the NFL Network were reporting this past weekend that a Cowboys trade for Adam "Pacman" Jones was imminent and could be announced as early as this week. Pacman reportedly was in Dallas to discuss an expected contract renegotiation.
A few months back, I'd heard Pacman say that he wouldn't mind playing for the Cowboys when he was asked this question by the guy interviewing him, I believe on a station in Atlanta. I was completely against Pacman becoming a Cowboy at first, but I've since softened that stance considerably. The dynamics of the situation suggests a good fit for both parties; Pacman gets one LAST shot at being an NFL player and the Cowboys get an electrifying talent at a position that they are most vulnerable, especially since losing both Jacque Reeves and Nate Jones to free agency.
Obviously, given Pacman's recent history, you wouldn't want to give up a first day pick and sign him to a deal with lots of guaranteed money, but giving up a 6th-7th round pick and perhaps a conditional late round pick in next years draft and signing him to an incentive based, zero tolerance contract that's salary cap friendly, would be fine and great value for a player that is so young and talented.
For once, I feel as though Pacman has clearly gotten the message that this is his LAST chance, and I have confidence that he will reward Jerry Jones and the Cowboys for taking a chance on him and do everything in his power to become a model citizen off the field--he has people in the Cowboys Family such as Calvin Hill, Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders that he can turn to.
Obviously, we also have to realize that Pacman has yet to be reinstated by the NFL, however, I'm confident that if the Cowboys secure Pacman, they will have a strong plan in place that they'd be able to present to Commissioner Goodell that may convince him to reinstate Pacman Jones.
I will end this entry as I will end all of my entries: "I Will Live and Die Bleeding Silver and Blue!"
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Learned his lesson? Ask TNA, Team Pacman, The Truth Killings and Consequences Creed. Ask the Posterboyz who "Let It Shine." Ask Wanda Jackson from the night of 1/3/08. The 'Boys blueprint for their franchise is closer to the Raiders than the Patriots. The negative karma that a team with T.O.(D) and Pac-gat Jones could prevent a team of All-Pro's from winning the Super Bowl. Maybe they should sign see if Mark Chmura, Rae Carruth, Michael Vick, Marcus Vick, Eric Abrams, Cole Ford, and Barret Robbins are available.
Posted by: CJ | March 31, 2008 04:43 PM