Dallas Sports Offseason Update

Still no Pacman for the Cowboys, still no losses for the Longhorns

Distractions, distractions. The US Open odds aren’t offering anything thanks to the rain, and Dallas sports fans probably want to get their minds off the Rangers with the injuries piling up, so it’s time to focus on the offseason for other Dallas teams.

The Dallas Cowboys

There’s a new wildcat in town. Last week, Patrick Crayton was taking snaps in the Cowboys’ version of the wildcat, the “Razorback.” Now, it’s Tashard Choice. He proved he can handle starting halfback duties as an injury replacement but is buried behind Marion Barber and Felix Jones on the depth chart, so the Cowboys are seeking a way to get him involved.

With cornerback Anthony Henry gone, the pressure is mounting for Jerry Jones to bring back Adam “Pacman” Jones to help the secondary. As of last week, however, Jerry Jones still denies that the Cowboys have any plans to re-sign him.

The Dallas Mavericks

No major news to report here, unless you’re excited to learn that Mark Cuban was named the MVP of the Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game after hitting a tiebreaking two-run double to lead his team to victory.

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Adam Pacman Jones Video | “I Like Strip Clubs”

Here’s a shocker. Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Pacman Jones enjoys going to strip clubs. Who knew?

In a recent interview with James Brown from The NFL Today, former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones elaborated on his love of strip clubs saying, “I like-a de scrip clubs.”

For those who have not been following the career of this upstanding citizen, strip clubs, or “scrips clubs” as Pacman so eloquently put it, are the preferred venue for Pacman Jones’ particular choice of tomfoolery, namely shootings.

Pacman Jones was investigated in TWO shooting incidents, both of which took place in or around strip clubs, one in Las Vegas and another in Atlanta.

For those of you who missed the interview, feel free to pause and enjoy Pacman Jones in all his glory as he elaborates on his preference for strip clubs.

This is just further proof that the signing of Pacman Jones by the Dallas Cowboys ranks as one of the dumbest decisions ever made in history. How is it that a player with a reputation such as Pacman’s can be signed by a team with such a high profile as the Dallas Cowboys. It would be hilarious if it were not so sad.

There were a number of interesting quotes from Pacman during the interview. Here is just a sample:

“Scrip clubs are like regular clubs. But you know I haven’t been in a scrip club in, what, two years now, a year and a half . . . almost three years, whatever it is. I haven’t been in a scrip club since that incident. You know, I live and I learn. You know, I like-a de scrip clubs.”

When asked about the recently publicized shooting incident outside of an Atlanta “scrip” club:
“There is no truth… truth… truff, to none of the story.”

When asked if he believed Jerry Jones would give him another chance with the Dallas Cowboys:
“Yeah, I do.”

What is most shocking in all of this is that Pacman believes Jerry Jones would actually allow him back. Yet, when I stop to think, Jerry Jones actually WOULD let him back on the team. I am genuinely scared that Jerry Jones is not done with Pacman.

What kind of influence would this have on the Dallas Cowboys locker room. The Dallas Cowboys handling of Pacman Jones has been completely ridiculous so far. Signing him was an embarrassment, but what was even dumber was that his locker was next to another bad boy of the NFL, Tank Johnson. According to Mickey Spagnola in an interview with 1310 The Ticket, this area of the locker room was referred to as “Cell Block D,” further proof that truth, or “truff” as Pacman puts it, is always better than fiction.

Given the recent collapse of the Dallas Cowboys, it is clear that Pacman Jones has no place with the team. I am a firm believer in second chances, however with Pacman’s history, and a lack of real, progressive change, as evidenced by his fight with security at a Dallas hotel, it is clear that Pacman Jones has a lot to work on before he can even begin to focus on an athletic career. I sincerely wish him the best of luck and genuinely hope that he gets his life in order, but it is time for the Cowboys and Pacman to part ways.

Dallas Cowboys Release Adam “Pacman” Jones after Allegations of Atlanta Shooting

Today the Dallas Cowboys released the troubled cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones after just one season with the team. The Cowboys will not suffer a salary cap hit, and will receive two draft picks from the Tennesee Titans, Jones’ former team.

Adam Jones, who had been suspended for all of last season, was reinstated to the league at the beginning of this season after being involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club, however he was suspended again after a fight in a Dallas hotel.

The release of Adam “Pacman” Jones, apparently comes after the Cowboys recieved information that the player was allegedly involved in a second shooting incident, this time in the Atlanta area. According to ESPN, Jones allegedly ordered the shooting of a man outside of an Atlanta strip club. While charges have never been filed, a witness said that Jones had a dispute with the victim and ordered the hit. Police are not actively investigating the case.

This history, coupled with a lack of production on the field, was apparently too much for the Cowboys. Pacman was supposed to be a play-maker for the Dallas Cowboys and provide a strong cornerback presence along with a dangerous punt and kick return game. Instead, the result was a six game suspension and less than 100 yards in returns for the season.

It is amazing that Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys would wait this long to cut Pacman. The man was simply a liability. His cornerback play was average, and his off-field behavior was an embarrassment to the team. I seriously doubt that the Cowboys locker room benefited at all from his presence.

This begs an important question. Why does Jerry Jones insist on taking in troubled players in the hopes he and the Dallas Cowboys organization can change them. Adam “Pacman” Jones is just one of a number of idiots who have been brought in to the team. Terrell Owens, while he has been productive at times, is still causing plenty of turmoil within the team. Tank Johnson made a fool of himself in Philadelphia with a temper tantrum that would disgust a 4 year old.

Looking back over the 2008 Dallas Cowboys season, one of the many problems with this team was the unity and focus. Deon Anderson and Flozell Adams got into a fight, Terrell Owens complained about favoritism, and Bradie James assaulted a fan. It is clear that the attitude in this team was not a positive one, focused on winning a championship, or even representing the Star well. Instead, players were selfish and spoiled, more focused on having a good time and getting a paycheck. That Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips could allow such an attitude to prevail is disgraceful.

The Dallas Cowboys have always been America’s team. With players like Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman, and a coach like Tom Landry, who dripped of sportsmanship, it is a complete embarrassment that Pacman Jones was even allowed to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform.

Jerry Jones needs to evaluate his decision making. What made the Dallas Cowboys great was not winning, but winning with class. Tom Landry fostered an attitude of sportsmanship. The Dallas Cowboys are great because of a long-built and hard-earned reputation that can easily be lost in the next couple of years.

This is not an angry rant about how Jerry Jones treated Tom Landry, but Jerry Jones needs to remember the Dallas Cowboys of the past. It is important to find not only talented players. Players with a dedication to winning. Yes, Adam “Pacman” Jones is a talented individual, but his attitude for the past few years has been nothing short of complete selfishness. He should have never been picked up, and certainly never been reinstated after the 6 game suspension.

What will benefit the Cowboys most this season is a change in attitude. No longer should a player like Adam “Pacman” Jones be allowed on the team. Instead we need players committed to representing themselves and their team. Players who will leave it all on the field and take each loss hard. Players who hate to lose, but more importantly, players who hate the thought that they might embarrass the team. Behavior such as the type exhibited by Adam “Pacman” Jones should not be tolerated. Winning is important, but it is not everything. Playing with class is.

Adam Pacman Jones will Play Against the Baltimore Ravens

After it was thought the his season was done, it appears that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones will play on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens. Jones had suffered a herniated disk in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers almost two weeks ago.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips announced on Wednesday that the controversial Jones would play against the Baltimore Ravens. Adam “Pacman” Jones hurt his back in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers when he scrambled to recover a muffed punt and was pulled out of the resulting dog pile awkwardly by a Steelers player. Jones played the rest of the game against Pittsburgh.

Adam “Pacman” Jones has certainly had an interesting season. Jones was reinstated to the NFL by commissioner Roger Goodell shortly before the first game of the season. He then went on to play in 6 games before he was once again suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, for a fight that took place in a Dallas hotel. The game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was Jones’ first game back from the suspension.

Jones had missed the entire 2007 NFL season after several arrests and investigations, including one involving a shooting at a Las Vegas men’s club.

Other injury issues affecting the Dallas Cowboys, who have lost a large number of players to injury throughout the season include strong safety Roy Williams and rookie running back Felix Jones, who were both ruled out for the rest of the season.

In addition to Adam “Pacman” Jones, it is expected that starting quarterback Tony Romo, who suffered a back strain against the New York Giants, will play against the Baltimore Ravens.