"Pacman: I'm changed, ready to play" - Page 4

MIAdragon · 03-07-2008, 06:55 AM

Pacman: I'm changed, ready to play

Suspended Titans CB still interested in going to Dallas

ATLANTA (AP) -- Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones says he has changed the way he conducts himself in public and is ready to play football again. When and where he will play is still uncertain. Jones appeared as a guest Thursday on WCNN-AM "The Fan," in Atlanta and said he is still interested in playing for the Dallas Cowboys. The Titans met with Jones' agents in January and the team is expected to try and trade the cornerback once he is reinstated, which may not be until training camps open in July. Jones was asked questions about his frequent visits to strip clubs and run-ins with the law. He also discussed horses, bowling and his friendship with Tennessee neighbor and country music legend George Jones.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ans.pacman.ap/

Please go to Dallas.

Micjones · 04-01-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Give him an opportunity?

How many "opportunities" does this guy get?

I'm disgusted at how entitled you feel to be the arbiter over how many chances another human being should be allotted in life. You're human and every bit as fallible as Jones. Gimme a break...

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September 5, 2005- Adam was invited to attend the Nashville Sports Council Kickoff Luncheon. Jones went off on a verbal tirade while being told to wait for his car after the event. He then refused to tip the valet service.

That belongs on a rap sheet.

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Feburary 19, 2007- The facts are disputed and no charges have been made yet, but Jones was in the middle of a fight and shooting at a strip club in Las Vegas that left one man paralyzed and two more wounded.

I stopped reading after "the facts are disputed and no charges have been made yet..."

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January 3, 2008- Pacman is accused of punching Wanda S. Jackson in the face at an Atlanta strip club called the Body Tap Strip Club. Jackson says Jones reached over the counter and sucker punched her in her left eye.

We live in a wonderful country where all one has to do is be accused to be convicted in the court of public opinion.

Deberg_1990 · 04-01-2008, 05:46 PM

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That doesn't make it right, and I applaud Goodell for taking a stand.

Sports fans demand a "Win at all Costs" mentality out of team ownership.

Unfortunately, thats just the way it is.

Mile High Mania · 04-01-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Those prohibitions are put in place to stave off physical injury from non-football related activity.
That's a bit different.

If he gets shot at a titty bar... isn't that phyiscal harm from a non-football related injury?

**Rain Man** · 04-01-2008, 05:47 PM

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If you have "All World Athletic Talent" your sins will be overlooked many times.

There are very few people in the world who can play at the level he does week in week out.

Vick will be given another chance as well.

Millions cheer on Kobe Bryant every night.

I'm betting that Arthur Blank is not too pleased with Vick right now, and the fans can cheer all they want, but in the end it's the decision of Arthur Blank and 31 other guys. If 32 guys decide he's not worth the investment, he's going Arena League and selling cars on the side.

Deberg_1990 · 04-01-2008, 05:50 PM

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I'm betting that Arthur Blank is not too pleased with Vick right now, and the fans can cheer all they want, but in the end it's the decision of Arthur Blank and 31 other guys. If 32 guys decide he's not worth the investment, he's going Arena League and selling cars on the side.

You really think 31 other teams are going to overlook Vicks talent??

I dont. Someone will give him a chance. Id bet money on it.

BTW, im no Vick fan, but he does have talent.

Mile High Mania · 04-01-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I'm disgusted at how entitled you feel to be the arbiter over how many chances another human being should be alloted in life. You're human and every bit as fallible as Jones. Gimme a break...

That belongs on a rap sheet.

I stopped reading after "the facts are disputed and no charges have been made yet..."

We live in a wonderful country where all one has to do is be accused to be convicted in the court of public opinion.

Weird... let's not forget about the guy that was shot and paralyzed.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2910497

Playing professional sports is a thing you earn, it's not a 'right' that you are given at birth.

Mile High Mania · 04-01-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

You really think 31 other teams are going to overlook Vicks talent??

I dont. Someone will give him a chance. Id bet money on it.

BTW, im no Vick fan, but he does have talent.

A player with great talent will always get a chance to play for the right price... no matter what he does.

**Rain Man** · 04-01-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

You really think 31 other teams are going to overlook Vicks talent??

I dont. Someone will give him a chance. Id bet money on it.

Ask Art Schlicter. Or Mark Gastineau. If there's enough risk, the owners will indeed boycott a guy. Admittedly, it takes a lot to do it, but it can happen.

As for Vick, I don't think his offenses will rise to the level of a boycott. But Pacman's sailing close to the edge.

Micjones · 04-01-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If he gets shot at a titty bar... isn't that phyiscal harm from a non-football related injury?

You're right...
He's perfectly safe from gunfire outside of the strip club.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-01-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I'm disgusted at how entitled you feel to be the arbiter over how many chances another human being should be alloted in life. You're human and every bit as fallible as Jones. Gimme a break...

I'm disgusted that certain athletes get preferential treatment throughout their lives, and can break the law countless times with any consequences. People are defending Pacman's "right" to play in the league again. What about that bouncer's right to walk, instead of being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life?

Who's the victim here?

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I stopped reading after "the facts are disputed and no charges have been made yet..."

Apparently, Goodell DIDN'T quit reading, considering this is the incident that finally got him banned from the league.

Deberg_1990 · 04-01-2008, 05:54 PM

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But Pacman's sailing close to the edge.

I wish he was personally, but evidently not, since Dallas is making a run after him.

MIAdragon · 04-01-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

You really think 31 other teams are going to overlook Vicks talent??

I dont. Someone will give him a chance. Id bet money on it.

BTW, im no Vick fan, but he does have talent.

Im sure Oakland will welcome home with open arms.

Micjones · 04-01-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Weird... let's not forget about the guy that was shot and paralyzed.

Playing professional sports is a thing you earn, it's not a 'right' that you are given at birth.

You place far too much significance on professional sports.
I suppose it isn't a "right", but let's not pretend that he didn't earn the right to play in the NFL. Playing professional football doesn't require a brilliant personality. It's the ability to play the game on that level that matters.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-01-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

You place far too much significance on professional sports.
I suppose it isn't a "right", but let's not pretend that he didn't earn the right to play in the NFL. Playing professional football doesn't require a brilliant personality. It's the ability to play the game on that level that matters.

And finally, someone has taken a stand, and revoked that "right" to play in the NFL based on his actions off the field.

Mile High Mania · 04-01-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

You're right...
He's perfectly safe from gunfire outside of the strip club.

Here's the deal, numbnuts... Pacman Jones has done nothing to show he is worth the energy, time and money to play for an NFL team. Pacman Jones SHOULD be able to do anything he desires to do off the field... however, his inability to not act like a jackass isn't affording him that right.

Pacman Jones has issues and and they all are usually related with booze, money and titty bars. A man was shot and is paralyzed because of an event related to Pacman Jones.

Pacman Jones can only blame one person for the personal hell and lack of playing time he has had over the last 12 monts and that is Pacman Jones.

I don't care if he ever plays another down... I also have no doubts that he'll be given another chance to play. If he can turn his life around - fantastic.

I'll have no expectations that he'll be able to do so... everything he is doing now is just for show. Don't believe me, that's fine - I don't care. I hope I'm wrong.

But, he's done nothing to show he's worth the time.

03-07-2008, 06:55 AM
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $1037819	"Pacman: I'm changed, ready to play" Pacman: I'm changed, ready to play Suspended Titans CB still interested in going to Dallas ATLANTA (AP) -- Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones says he has changed the way he conducts himself in public and is ready to play football again. When and where he will play is still uncertain. Jones appeared as a guest Thursday on WCNN-AM "The Fan," in Atlanta and said he is still interested in playing for the Dallas Cowboys. The Titans met with Jones' agents in January and the team is expected to try and trade the cornerback once he is reinstated, which may not be until training camps open in July. Jones was asked questions about his frequent visits to strip clubs and run-ins with the law. He also discussed horses, bowling and his friendship with Tennessee neighbor and country music legend George Jones. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ans.pacman.ap/ Please go to Dallas.
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