I was against the Deion trade way back when, as I never liked the ice-dumping stunt he pulled on Tim McCarver (deserved or not, it was bush)...

As for these guys, I have absolutely no problem with Tank, and believe what I’ve heard about his leadership contribution to the team. Pac is another story, and will need to earn my respect, but I’m willing to give the guy this last chance.

I like both moves for Tank and Pac-Man, especially if Pac-Man can stay out of trouble. I think people can change, especially with a a change scenery..

Doesnt hurt that I believe they are going to make big time plays this season.

It’s tough. I would just like to know does anyone else have this problem?

My answer is no.

but will always support the team, don’t necessarily have to like all the players.

I see how that could be hard to discuss. What I’d focus on is how we all can make mistakes, some bigger than others but ultimately it’s beneficial help those who are in obvious need. PacMan was headed down a bad road and giving him this chance may save a life or two, including his own. Treating people like scum only makes them act like scum. A second chances is just what Pac needs, now it’s up to him to show he’s interested in growing up.

...the TRUST issue.

That’s it.

I’m not gonna judge anybody and preach some holier than thou sermon here because nobody’s perfect.

However, when you sign a contract to play for a team, that team (owner, coaches, teammates, fans) is putting their trust in you to stay out of trouble, give 100 percent effort, stay totally focused, and be a team player.

And if someone has had multiple offenses, the trust level is gonna be a hell of a lot lower than with someone with a clean record.

That’s the only issue I have with these types of players.

YES!!!

My point of view differs though. Especially when it comes to Tank. I could not sit and watch games with my daughter and tell her why everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt. That people make bad decisions and that doesnt always mean they are bad people. To embrace the idea that once you burn me or society, thats it, You are destined to life of serving burgers in a fast food joint goes against all I believe.

My other question to you is this: How could you be a fan through Michael Irvin, Bob Hayes, Charles Haley, and the host of other second chance guys this team has had and won with? Did you cringe at having to tell your son what hookers and blow were? This is not a league of role models. There are plenty of them in this league but my no means is it a requirement for entry.

My suggestion would be to point to guys like Roy Williams (off the field) and Jason Witten and tell your son that helping another person turn their life around is a part of being human. Throwing them away or refusing to offer that hand back to one reached out to you for help is…

I have a feelin’ this guy’s (afl) is goin’ to jumping out of his seat with excitement when Pacman takes a few balls to the house, and helps us win a few Super Bowl Championships…....I believe Pacman will be a changed man here in Dallas…........If people want to believe every one sided story about a guy they read in the media….they’ll living in an isolated shell of reality (Pacman is no saint, but he’s never been to prison either)....I’m a firm supporter of believing half of what you read, and none of what you hear…..

After agonizing for 12 years awaiting a playoff win, I’m willing to take some chances on a player or two….And I’m so proud Jerry Jones is too.

not a parenting manual. Tell your son that superior athletes who make plays get big money in the world of sports and the same rules that apply to society don’t always apply to professional sports. Jerry gave Tank and Pac second chances and a chance to turn their lives around but make no mistake, if they both weren’t highly talented, they wouldn’t be here.

I am a Cowboys fan for life and anyone who helps this team win is fine with me because I watch football for entertainment, not as an example of how to live.

The real question is how come nobody cares that the majority of these guys came from terrible backgrounds in the first place? How about the millions of guys who don’t make it into the NFL and lead depressing, poverty stricken lives? Your questions run deeper than a football team and just as Impatient pointed out, Pac and Tank are certainly not the first guys of questionable character to wear the star and certainly won’t be the last.

And read Blogging the Boys for your Cowboys news and stop watching ESPN and you might actually get the real story and not Ed Werders sensationalized half bs dog and pony show. :-)

even though I don’t agree with signing Pacman. Its a trust issue with me, I just don’t think he’s actually changed and will evetually screw up again and hurt the team.

Its like when your kid makes a bad decision, you’re disappointed but you don’t love him or her any less.

I have to say thanks to all of my fellow Cowboys fans.

My heart will not let me give up on a team I have rooted for all of my life. Hell just to let you know I was born in 1966, my Dad named me DALLAS for the team, so how can I not root for the team I am named after?

The love of this team was put in me at birth and one that will never go away, it’s just hard at times. I trust Jerry and think he is a great owner (minus the fight with Jimmy).
We ahve great guys on the team (Whitten, Romo, Roy) who do great things for our community so I will focus on the postive and leave the negative behind.

As others suggest, I would emphasize that it’s never too late to turn your life around and when you do, there are always others around willing to either drag you back down or move you forward. That’s what Pacman is facing now and we’ll all see which he chooses over the coming years.

I think the characted of the team is going to change the problem children, and not the other way around. There is strong leadership on this team with guys like Witten, T-New, Romo and James.