Getting to Know You: Pacman tries to fit in with Dallas Cowboys
Seems like Pacman is getting to know his new teammates. He moved to Dallas, bowled in Score’s Foundation All-Star Bowl which was hosted by Jason Witten and was seen hanging out with Tank Johnson. Grizz argues what Goddell's appropriate response to Pacman should be. I totally agree.
While Goddell's decision looms large, it's nice to see a player like Witten express his opinion. Witten is guy who commands attention from the media and teammates. He’s a Pro-Bowler and a stand-up guy and he seems to think the Pacman Experiment might work out.
"I think what you worry about is that you don't want things to add up, and more guys to get involved," Witten said. "Jerry's been in these situations plenty of times and as players we have to trust him and how he's going to regulate it. You look at Tank and Tank's one of the best teammates we have.
"I'm not trying to compare situations. But I hope that he understands it and it seems like he's learned from what happened and he's ready to move on with his life."
Jones is going to need advice from T.O. and Tank on how to deal with the media, coaches and Gestapo Goddell. He’s reinstatement is not a given but I would argue it’s a necessity for us to have the type of season that ends in tears of joy and not tears of parody.
Why is Isaiah Stanback such an enigma? I would say he's an enigma because we've barely seen him. He only appeared in a few games and it wasn't extensively. But the coaches continue to rave about him. He's also a former quarterback so there's some curiousity about how he'll respond to this new position. Will he develop into a bigger and quicker Patrick Crayton or will he become another Woody Dantzler, an exciting athlete who never seems to find his niche on our team? Hopefully we'll get some answers to these questions this year.
An interesting sidenote, here's a link to Stanback's Myspace page.
John Clayton has a list of the top players over 30 to watch this season. T.O. checks in on the list at No. 3.
T.O. has become more of a teammate in Dallas, but he's in a contract year. His three-year, $25 million deal expires at the end of the season but he's not threatening to hold out or be a problem. With Terry Glenn being a 50/50 bet to be a factor this season, Owens can't let his play drop because of age. He turns 35 in December but takes great care of his body and his mind seems right. Still, Tony Romo has one of the thinnest wide receiver groups in football behind Owens if Glenn isn't back. The team counts on T.O.'s 81 catches for 1,355 yards and 15 touchdowns.
T.O. thinks Donovan McNabb would make a better actor than Tony Romo because he has a "great personality and is fun to be around on and off the field."
I believe so too. He’s always acting like he’s not fat, acting like he doesn't get sick all the time and acting like he’s mobile and fast enough to maneuver past defenders when it’s really all those illegal chopblocks he gets from his mother.
We've seen McNabb try to act before. All due respect T.O. but I'll pass.
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I disagree TH
that Pacman’s reinstatement is a necessity for us to win in the playoffs this year. I think Jenkins and Scandrick, although rookies, represent a significant upgrade over Reeves and Jones. Pacman is most definitely a luxury, not a necessity for our future success.
BTW, gotta love Stanback’s slogan on his MySpace home page…I’M FOCUSED!
Now thats what I’m talking about.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 19, 2008 3:58 PM CDT 0 recs
i hope so terry...
but that’s a lot of pressure to put on a couple of rookies….but if it turns out we don’t need pacman, and jenkins and scandrick fit in nicely with no problems, you won’t get any complaints from me…
by Tuna Helper on
May 19, 2008 4:09 PM CDT
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the only way Pacman
becomes really necessary is if we experience the type of injuries at CB like we did last season. IMO, the area he’ll really help us the most will be returning punts, not at CB.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on
May 19, 2008 4:22 PM CDT
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I don't think Pacman is a "must have"
to win, but on defense he would certainly improve the team’s odds. As good as Scandrick and Jenkins might be, they’ll be rookies and that’s tougher at CB than RB. I know you don’t like the guy, and I get your point, but there is no doubt in my mind he will instantly upgrade the defense.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on
May 19, 2008 6:19 PM CDT
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The Goodell call transcript
Shutdown Corner has the transcript of the call. It’s not that funny, but kinda, and what the hell, we’re bored.
by scottmaui on May 19, 2008 4:46 PM CDT 0 recs
RUMOR ALERT
It was reported on another message board that a Minneapolis station is reporting that Rosenhaus is saying that Barber has agreed to a 30 million dollar plus contract. Can anyone else confirm this?
by quincyyyyy on May 19, 2008 7:13 PM CDT 0 recs
where's the link ?
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on May 19, 2008 7:33 PM CDT 0 recs
New ESPN Pacman story!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3402970
Source: Meeting with Goodell must precede Pacman joining new team
ESPN.com news services
Pacman Jones must first meet with commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFL will consider modifying the terms of the cornerback’s suspension that bars him from participating in Cowboys offseason workouts, a team source told ESPN’s Ed Werder.
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According to the source, the Cowboys have not filed a formal request for reinstatement but have engaged in dialogue with the league about their desires to have Pacman Jones participate on even a limited basis.
Goodell has said only that he would review Pacman Jones’ interest in resuming his career before training camp, which begins July 25 in Oxnard, Calif., for the Cowboys.
Texas slang in a Big Apple minute, by a friendly OED consultant. http://www.barrypopik.com
by barrypopik on May 19, 2008 7:41 PM CDT 0 recs








