Cowboys Cut Pacman Jones

So, Jerry Jones lets one of his experiments go. On the surface, it seems like it's the right move with the proper motives. Pacman is charged with hiring someone to kill another person. Well, there he goes again. But. The charge is from 2007!! Why is this coming up now? Did Jerry need a good reason to let Pacman go?

From a football prospective, I hate it. I want the much talked about move of Henry to safety. He's simply too slow as a corner. As a safety, he can return to a high level of play. Shifting Henry over and losing Pacman means the Cowboys have Newman, Scandrick and Jenkins left at corner. If and when Newman goes down, you only have Scandrick and Jenkins at corner. Granted I loved what Scandrick did last year, but is he really ready to cover some of the more elite wide receivers out there. Do you trust Scandrick or Jenkins to cover Randy Moss?

Pacman Watch

Adam "Pacman" Jones still can't get on the field for the Cowboys or participate in organized team activities. Unlike Tank Johnson, the commissioner hasn't granted Jones permission to join the Cowboys' activities prior to the lifting of the suspension. Goodell has insisted that he will review Pacman's case before the onset of training camp. 

One thing going for him. Tank Johnson has taken Jones under his wing. As a fellow member of the ousted, Tank can provide a unique view on how to get under the good graces of the commissioner. Having taken the necessary steps, Tank is returning the favor that Nate Newton, Michael Irvin and others paid to him. Giving Pacman support. 

Whether or not Pacman has actually turned a corner and realizes that playing in the NFL is a privilege is a question no one can answer. Perhaps not even by Adam Jones. But I don't think what Adam has done mandates a suspension longer than a year. Wouldn't cheating at the game deserve a much bigger punishment? Instead of focusing on personal lives, I would like to see Commissioner Goodell take a stance like that on the Patriots. Perhaps a first round draft pick for each tape made? 

Pacman's Coming To Dallas

First, the details of the trade.
The Titans receive our 4th Round pick tomorrow and a conditional 2009 6th Round pick.
If Pacman is not reinstated, the Cowboys will receive the Titans' 2009 4th Round pick.

Now, I don't know about you. But the fact that we can get the pick back makes this deal a no brainer for me. It's almost a no risk, high reward proposition. No one denies his talent, the doubt lies in whether or not he'll play. Even with a year layoff, if he hits the field as Pacman, he'll make this defense an elite unit.

It will allow the Cowboys to move Anthony Henry to the free safety position, shifting Ken Hamlin to his natural position at strong. The acquisition of Pacman doesn't solve all of our secondary issues (if he plays) but it gets us closer. Especially if it means the removal of Roy Williams from the field. The Boys would still need to acquire another CB in the draft tomorrow.

Grade: A