Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Returns To The NFL

Pacman Jones, I’m sorry, Adam Jones is a cornerback in the NFL again.  (Jones stopped using his nickname because it reflects his past and does not represent the mature person he is now.)  After being away from the game for almost two years, he signed a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.  Now this isn’t Adam’s second chance; it is his third.  He was suspended and sat out the entire 2007 season and the Dallas Cowboys picked him up for the 2008 season.  After an injury and another suspension, Dallas let him go and he was not on a roster last season.

I am shocked that Pacman, darn-it Adam, is going to Cincinnati for a couple of reasons.  First, the Bengals have been cautious to bring on players that have displayed behavior issues.  Last fall they dealt with the death of wide receiver, Chris Henry who had been arrested several times and went to college with Jones.  Secondly, they have a strong defense and don’t need him.  The unit was fourth in the NFL and has some really good cornerbacks including Leon Hall from The University of Michigan.  So, I can’t understand why the Bengals would gamble on someone with Jones’ past who has not played the game in almost two years. 

Jones has said that he learned from his mistakes and is a better man.  He obviously convinced the owners and staff at the Bengals that he has changed.  However, he said that before his, sequel, “Back In The NFL” and displayed that he had not.  Now we’ll have to see if the trequel,  “Back In The NFL AGAIN,” will star Adam Jones or Pacman Jones.  If it’s both, hopefully Adam will get more camera time.

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Heels &  Helmets

NFL Teams and Players Talk, But Nothing Is Imminent

The word of the week is imminent.  NFL teams are looking at free agents and assessing college players, but nothing is imminent.

Pacman Jones is trying to make his second comeback.  Excuse me, I meant Adam Jones.  (He has grown and matured, so he no longer wants to be referred to as Pacman.)  Jones is a great cornerback, but he has gotten into a lot of trouble off the field.  Although he was drafted in the first round of the 2005 Draft, he only has 2 1/2 years of experience playing in the NFL.  He was suspended the entire 2007 season.  The Dallas Cowboys gave him a second chance and acquired him for the 2008 season.  As a result of another suspension and an injury, he only played half of that season.  The Cowboys released him in February 2009 and he did not play at all last year.  Pacman (Adam) conducted a workout for NFL teams a week ago and proved that he can still play.  The Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, have all expressed an interest in Jones.  The Lions were last in total defense last year, so they could use a talented cornerback.  It appears as if they have demonstrated the strongest interest, but a signed deal is not imminent. 

Rumors are continuing to spread about Donovan McNabb, a veteran quarterback in the last year of his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.  He has spent his entire career so far with the Eagles and expressed that he would like to stay in Philly.  I am hearing that Buffalo, Minnesota and Oakland are possible new homes for McNabb.  If he does not stay in Philly, I could see him going to the Vikings.  He has been to the Super Bowl, but does not have a ring.  Minnesota was one game away from being the Champs and I think that this gives the edge to Minnesota.  The Vikings are probably waiting on Brett Favre to make a decision on returning on or not.  So they like McNabb, but a trade deal is not imminent.

Now there is something that is imminent – the new overtime rule for the playoffs.  Last week the owners voted 28-4 to change the rule.  The new rule ensures that both teams will have an opportunity to possess the ball once during overtime.  If the team that possesses the ball first scores a field goal on its initial possession, the other team will have the opportunity to possess the ball and attempt to score. If the team with the ball first scores a touchdown, the game is over.  Overtime will continue with additional 15-minute periods until a team scores and wins. 



The owners will vote on the location for Super Bowl 2014 at their meeting in May.  Miami, New York and Tampa Bay are in the running, but the announcement of the winner is not imminent.

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Heels  & Helmets