ESPN: Adam Jones reinstated

by Brandon Worley on Aug 28, 2008 12:17 PM CDT Comment 37 comments

According to ESPN's Ed Werder Roger Goodell has reinstated Adam Jones for the season opener versus the Cleveland Browns.

More to come.

UPDATE: The DMN blog has a quote from AJ on his reinstatement.

Here's what Jones had to say about getting reinstated: "It feels good man, you know, to get a second chance and I just have to take advantage of it. First and foremost, I don't want to let myself down, definitely my little girl down. I'm thankful for Jerry, the fans in Dallas and my teammates for believing in me. I need to keep doing what I've been doing to get reinstated staying with myself and my teammates and staying away form those knuckleheads and just stay focused."

Did you think this day would come? "I never thought it would take this long but I'm just glad I'm getting another chance."

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yea!

by scottmaui on Aug 28, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

"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 Aug 28, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOOT!!!!!!!!

by bad knees on Aug 28, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

WAHHHOOOOOOOOOO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Aug 28, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

there's your punt and K.O. returner

lets keep the Cat safe and sound behind our massive OL, not taking shots hard shots on returns.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1.....For sure on punt returns....I'm thinking Jenkins and Scandrick on KO returns...

A Jones being our 3rd CB is as important as F Jones being our 2nd RB……I hope Jenkins and Scandrick show something on returns tonight against Minny…….

.I still think we should have F Jones and A Jones as our primary KO returners….but it’s not my team :-)

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 Aug 28, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

isnt too surprising..

its definitely nice to hear that its official though.

i have a question.. anybody see AJ making an impact at all on offense this year?

Glenallen Hill hit that ball 600 feet.

by BigDumbFace on Aug 28, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no, too many other weapons

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i disagree

If there were TOO many weapons, there wouldnt be so much discussion about the wide receiver position. im aware of how talented this offense is, but it has to be at least a little tempting to see if Pacman can add a little something every now and then. We know he has the speed.

by BigDumbFace on Aug 28, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats not true

there’s so much discussion about the WR position because sports writers can’t find any weaknesses in our team so they have to make up something.

No team in the league has as many weapons as the Cowboys. T.O., MB3, Witten, the Cat, Crayton, Hurd, thats plenty of ballers that can get the job done. Not enough balls for Pacrat.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess we'll see.

Im confident that w/o anything from Pacman this offense is going to be very good. I think it would be pretty interesting to see though, and it is something that the coaches have mentioned before.

by BigDumbFace on Aug 28, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he can be used occasionally

like Deion was used once in a great while, but I think it would be like 2 or 3 plays a year.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right.

Hopefully those 2 or 3 plays would all go for touchdowns.

by BigDumbFace on Aug 28, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I honestly think we'll get the most production

from him as a return specialist, just my opinion.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As a Decoy maybe

like Deion was back in the 90s, but if like Deion he’s the starting CB then I’d rather he stay on defense. Nothing worse than to see Deion on the sideline catching his breath while opposing QBs teed off on Brice.

by Taylor on Aug 28, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN is also saying...

that he is going to start Week 1, is that true? Can he take Henry’s spot that quickly?

by BigDumbFace on Aug 28, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

don't believe ESPN

Newman and Henry are going to be the opening day starters.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Henry and Newman will start

but Pacman will see plenty of action.

by Billito on Aug 28, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think so.

He’s been shaking off the rust and improving by leaps and bounds. I think once he starts 2 or 3 games for us, he will be our 2nd best CB. I’m afraid about him gambling for picks, but he is going to take some to the house this year.

by grapejoos on Aug 28, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, hes a risk taker.

That seems to be evident early on. It may be something that comes up during the season. Im excited to see how he does returning punts. Id bet he takes back more than 1 this year.

by BigDumbFace on Aug 28, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

over/under on 3?

by scottmaui on Aug 28, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think you have to take the under...

…but I think he’ll push on 3 combined INT and return TDs.

I was reading TMQ the other day (because I love to torture myself) and he mentioned that Pacman has significant incentive clauses in his contract based on INTs. TMQ thought this means he will selfishly gamble and give up big plays when he whiffs. I think he’s going to gamble a lot, but that’s what the Boys want him to do. If he catches a pick going toward the endzone, he’s gone.

by grapejoos on Aug 28, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs