Pacman Jones to file for reinstatement on Tuesday
According to ESPN, Pacman Jones will file for reinstatement tomorrow. His suspension is currently going “indefinitely”, so I think they’re at least wanting a specific ending date.
I almost feel a little bad for him. He’s obviously done a lot of stupid stuff and deserved a long suspension, but it’s almost like he can’t win, even when he tries. For example, last June there was a shooting at an Atlanta strip club involving members of his entourage. Pacman wasn’t there, but got destroyed by the press. The short version of the timeline:
- He was told to find better friends, because his old friends were trouble.
- His old friends went to a strip club, but Pacman wisely didn’t go with them.
- They got in trouble.
- He got blasted.
Why? He did exactly what he should have done — stayed away from trouble.
His agent, Manny Aurora, makes a good point as well:
“The risk is minimal because he knows this is his last shot. You have a motivated player, and a team paying rock-bottom prices.”
It’ll be interesting to see if Dallas (or anyone else) gives him a shot, once Goodell decisions on his suspension.
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Tags: dallas cowboys, manny aurora, pacman jones, roger goodell
He’s one of Lawrence Phillips type guys: too much talent to simply ignore him. When he’s on the field, he’s a good corner and a great return man. Dallas’ defense would be much improved with his signing.
I think Vick will be the same when he gets out of jail. He’s got too many skills for all 32 teams to pass on him.
There will always be teams willing to take the chance on these kinds of players.