Trade for Pacman Step in Wrong Direction
Before Jerry Jones begged Bill Parcells to come and save his franchise, he and his inner circle made a complete mess out of America's Team.
Now that the Big Tuna has been gone for more than a year, Jones and his merry men are heading back down that same path of destruction.
This week they agreed in principle on a deal to obtain the Titans' embattled CB, Adam "Pacman" Jones for an undisclosed draft choice or choices. This is Jones' second recent ill-advised move in the attempt to get his club back to NFL prominence.
The first, of course, is the Terrell Owens signing. That move was in direct conflict with Bill Parcells' wishes. Tuna stated publicly that he did not want Owens. Jones overruled him, creating the rift that eventually ended their harmonious relationship.
Fortunately for Jones, Owens played well for his Cowboys and is an integral part of the Cowboys' resurgence.
But that doesn't mean it was the right move to make.
Jones has been lucky with Owens thus far. There is still a growing sentiment that T.O. will implode this club and deflate shooting star Tony Romo along the way.
There's no question that if Parcells was still in town he would object to this Pacman move as well. That means it's probably the wrong thing to do.
Tuna usually has a good feel for things. He was against the T.O. signing and he may still be vindicated for that. You see, the Cowboys have won nothing, as of yet.
Pacman Jones' situation may be a tad different. Whereas Owens was not a law-breaker, Jones is a one-man crime spree. He can't stay off the police blotters.
Now he's coming to Dallas (providing Roger Goodell reinstates him), home of some of the world's finest gentlemen's clubs. These establishments—as we all know—are Pacman's weakness.
What do I think will happen? He won't be able to stay away, and he'll get himself in trouble again.
But from Jerry Jones' point of view, what does he care? He will only have given a late round draft choice for Pacman, so it's worth the gamble.
And that leads to my point. A gamble.
Since Parcells left the building, the Cowboys are counting more on 'gambles' than sure things.
This should sound familiar, Cowboy fans—that philosophy is how your team became a doormat in the early part of this decade.
10 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment
Andy Simpson about 1 year ago
I agree that I don't feel good (as a Cowboys fan) about some of the characters the Cowboys have brought in. I like the good character that Parcells infused this organization with. I hope these gambles pay off soon.
Edit Comment Cancel
Jeff Little about 1 year ago
Good Read John I agree you now have a locker room full of characters and malcontents. Even though there hasn't been any reports of pacman being a problem in the locker room we all know he is a one man 'crime wave' outside of the locker room mainly due to his addiction to strip clubs and blatant and displayed stupidity. At this point it isn't known if he will be reinstated by Roger Goodell especially after paying the shooter the hush money.
Edit Comment Cancel
Rich Tandler about 1 year ago
Something on which can agree wholeheartedly, John!
And you didn't even mention Tank Johnson.
Edit Comment Cancel
John Fennelly about 1 year ago
That's true...Tank has been low-key thus far, but he's another guy that Parcells would have stayed away from
Edit Comment Cancel
C. J. Krasyk about 1 year ago
I am don't totally agree with. If Pacman has changed like he says he has then lets just wait and see. I am huge WVU so I know I am looked at as a homer cuz Jones went to school there but lets just wait and see. I think it will be a good fit for Jones and the Cowboys
Edit Comment Cancel
Sebastian about 1 year ago
I'll take a gamble if it puts my franchise closer to the championship. Jerry Jones will never be faulted for worrying too much about his wallet when it comes to picks; if you want a prime example of that, look at the Texas Rangers' (and sadly, Liverpool's) own Tom Hicks. Jerry Jones is always working to put his Cowboys in position to win.
I'll take a bad egg if it means my team will win a title. Is it sorry? Maybe. But I don't look to professional athletes as role models. I have role models in my own community.
PS, the Cowboys sure suffered when they had a number of bad eggs in the '90s-- all the way to three Super Bowls. The Cowboys of the late '00s shouldn't have even made the playoffs with all their bad eggs, should they? TO + Tank Johnson = a decimated locker room, right? Oh. Wait.
If the Pacman Jones deal is made official, it was a smart bet. If Pacman screws up, he's out. If he keeps his head on and realizes that this is truly his last shot, then expect really big things to come out of Dallas.
Edit Comment Cancel
Michael Lemaire about 1 year ago
I think it's a good piece but you aren't right
"Fortunately for Jones, Owens played well for his Cowboys and is an integral part of the Cowboys' resurgence.
But that doesn't mean it was the right move to make. "
I am just saying, why else would the Cowboys want to trade for him? How could it have still been the wrong move to make.
Not only was he not in the headlines but he was the 2nd best wide receiver in football behind Randy Moss I would say that makes it a good move.
Also, you have to wait and see with Pac Man. Everyone thinks he is a hard worker and a fun guy to have around...even Titan players said that.
Just because he has been deplorable off the field doesn't mean he won't get along well with the dynamics in the locker room.
Athletically he is still one of the best corner backs in the league. But if he is reformed and he plays well for the Cowboys, Jerry Jones will have acquired one of the league's shut down corners for a 4th round draft pick.
I just disagree with the opinion. You have to wait and see before you make that kind of judgement call.
Edit Comment Cancel
Kathy Ruffner about 1 year ago
Agreed! As a Philadelphia Eagles diehard fan, I know firsthand what TO can do to an organization. Someone once said that for Halloween parties, TO should go as Dracula - because he sucks the life out of any team he goes to. Don't care for Jerry Jones either - gives me the creeps - and he seems to be in love with TO on an unhealthy level. Losing Parcells for the type of decisions that Jones thinks are "good" - what a fool.
Edit Comment Cancel
Sebastian about 1 year ago
Jerry Jones' business decisions: 3 Super Bowl wins.
Philadelphia Eagles' business decisions, all-time: 0 Super Bowl wins.
I'd say Jerry deserves a little bit of credit for blindly lucking into 3 Super Bowls.
Edit Comment Cancel
Sean Crowe about 1 year ago
The thought of Wade Phillips having to deal with Pacman makes me downright giddy.
Edit Comment Cancel
Leave a Comment
You must register to post a comment.