Treat Pacman As a Human Being

by VAfan on Nov 21, 2008 11:09 AM CST

Count me among those who felt the commissioner's punishment this season for Pacmans' little ruccus with his bodyguard in a hotel bathroom was grossly disproportionate to the offense. It was pretty much a non-event in my eyes. No one was hurt. Apparently, according to Jerry Jones, it may have been as much the fault of Pacman's "bodyguard" as Pacman. Though the police were called, they felt it was a non-event. And even if was apparently alcohol-related, it didn't trigger any problem with Pacman's ongoing probation terms which specifically cover alcohol.

But my bigger point is this. Pacman was -- and the operative word here is was -- a thug. When he "made it rain" in that strip club, and when he engaged in numerous other irresponsible acts, he was a guy deserving of punishment. But he paid for that conduct with a year's suspension from the NFL, and criminal sanctions, which include ongoing probationary terms that still cover him.

Does anyone think that Pacman -- the one during his Tennessee years -- is the Pacman that showed up to play for the Dallas Cowboys? Does anyone think he's any longer remotely like the thug who "made it rain"?

I don't. And, because I don't, I believe the guy deserves to be treated like any other human being who has screwed up and paid his debt to society. Anything else he does should be treated on its own merits. Don't keep hanging him for events of the past. That person really no longer exists.

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He couldn't handle it.

If we treated Adam like any other human, he couldn’t handle it…too much accountability.
Look, I see your point but if Adam were treated like us regular Janes & Joes, he’d have already served time, gotten out on probation, violated that probation and be in the process of heading back to prison for much longer. And during the process, if he had a normal human career…that would be gone too, not about to be given a 3rd chance. You may be one of the top performers at your workplace but I promise, if you even look at the boss wrong, let alone get caught up in a criminal investigation, you’d be history. Do you think you’d get 3 shots to get your act together? Most normal humans wouldn’t

How much he’s actually changed is really yet to be determined because the road behind him littered with the road kill of his bad decisions is a whole lot longer than the new road he started with the Cowboys…and now even his new road already has a few potholes. People want to pull for Adam but he’s got to put in the extra work to show that he’s really changed.

by MuchMadden on Nov 21, 2008 2:53 PM CST reply actions

Its called zero tolerance

because of his past indiscretions. The punishment fits the crime because of this reason. Pacrat should have never left his house except for practice and games, he has enough money to hire people to do everything else for him.

To subject himself to these type of incidents is absolutely moronic, but watch and see, he’ll be out again… causing trouble..again and getting suspended…again…only a matter of time.

A leopard doesn’t change his spots.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 21, 2008 3:49 PM CST reply actions

+2

…and I am not sure Dallas needs this extra distraction.

"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."

- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by 5Blings on Nov 21, 2008 4:50 PM CST up reply actions

Why don't you stay in your house and not do anything and see if you like it

I mean seriously. He’s an athlete, not an alien.

by mhuff13 on Nov 22, 2008 10:50 AM CST up reply actions

Oh and a leopard doesn't change his spots?

Take one look at Michael Irvin. He was the thug personified. From the U, stabbed teammates in the neck with scissors, prostitutes and cocaine.

Now a man of God.

A leopard can change their spots.

by mhuff13 on Nov 22, 2008 10:52 AM CST up reply actions

Once a Thug

Always a thug……I just as guilty as Jerry because I was in favor of bringing him in. I no longer feel that way…………

by jvw on Nov 21, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions

PAC

Can he Channel his inner thug during the week and take it out on WR’S?

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Nov 22, 2008 1:43 AM CST up reply actions

Is Irvin still a thug?

by mhuff13 on Nov 22, 2008 10:52 AM CST up reply actions

Have to agree to disagree

with the other posts on here. There is this thing called maturity that comes with age and experience and I hope Mr Jones is getting a big dose of it. I still don’t think the latest indiscretion was all that it was blown up to be and was a more a result of his past behavior painting him in the “thug” light, and I hope he proves me right.

by Benthere on Nov 22, 2008 12:09 AM CST reply actions

+1

I have several friends that are on the right side of AA. They all are happier for it. They all “changed their spots.”

Why anyone is surprised that a young guy with a history of problems is not perfect is beyond me. Getting all righteous about it is why I find the need to reply.

Maturity is part of life, who here has not benefited from their own experience?

History is littered with people in glass houses that like to throw stones. Gentlemen, look in the mirror.

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Nov 22, 2008 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

I am treating him like a human being...

just a very dumb one. I think this last incident was overblown, but he knew better, so no excuses. I’ve had my share of stupidity fueled by alcohol, and youth, but I paid the price(and it can be a steep price). So far Adam is paying the price on the installment plan. I hope and pray he has learned his lesson, but experience has shown us HE doesn’t learn from his mistakes. If he turns his life around from this point on and never gets in a speck of trouble again great,but there will ALWAYS be the thought in the back of everyone’s mind that he may do it again. This is what Adam Jones has earned, maybe he’ll serve as an example for others I don’t know. Because he is a Cowboy I’ll always want the best for him, but quite frankly he’s used up all his second chances…and probably someone else’s too. I cut him slack when he got here, I stood behind him, he let me down. I’m going to make him earn back respect, because his actions have cost the team dearly, and THAT is damn near an unforgivable sin in my book.

Loyalty above all else, excepting honor…

by SmittyCityMo on Nov 22, 2008 8:44 AM CST reply actions