Breaking news-Pac Man allowed to participate in OTAs

[AbeBeta]

Yep, he can participate in OTAs and camps, and Goodell will make a decision on full reinstatement by September.

Commish let Tank practice with the team early as well.

IMO I think it is smart to let suspended guys be with the team, that is if the team wants them around, I think it provides the guy with a) a far better support system then he would have if he were not allowed at the facility and b) a first hand look at how his poor behavior impacts the team.

 

[AsthmaField]

Yep. Pacman, like bbgun said, is in day 1 of the rest of his life. If he handles himself well here going forward, he should be fine.

If he get stupid again, then it's back to foreclosures and onward to the CFL.

I hope and think he'll be ok from here on out.

 

[Angus]

Jerry on Pacman reinstatement

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Here's Jerry Jones' statement on Pacman's "limited" reinstatement today ...
"This limited re-instatement is a step in the process. Adam is aware of the things that need to be done in order to take the next step."

 

[Rampage]

wonder what pacman is gonna do to celebrate

 

[Hostile]

wonder what pacman is gonna do to celebrate

Hopefully go to work with a feeling of redemption and something to prove.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

good to year

 

[bbgun]

wonder what pacman is gonna do to celebrate

Watch the 700 Club and turn in by 10 PM.

 

[AbeBeta]

wonder what pacman is gonna do to celebrate

Please ban the person who makes the first "make it rain" joke in response to this....

 

[Doomsday101]

Commish let Tank practice with the team early as well.

IMO I think it is smart to let suspended guys be with the team, that is if the team wants them around, I think it provides the guy with a) a far better support system then he would have if he were not allowed at the facility and b) a first hand look at how his poor behavior impacts the team.

I agree with you on this. However in the end it still comes down to Pacman and his own judgment. If he continues hanging out in bad places and with the wrong crowds it is only a matter of time until he is back in the headlines. I guess we will find out if he has grown up or not.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Scoop of the year.

Can we get a "wuka-wuka" ticker for PACMAN :laugh2:


Over/Under - his first infraction comes in 2008?

 

[Bleu Star]

Just heard on ESPN Dalls that Goodell allows Adam to join team for OTA and conditioning. ...:starspin

:mchammer: :mchammer: :mchammer:

 

[jchap]

Nice! I didn't expect it this soon!

 

[AbeBeta]

I agree with you on this. However in the end it still comes down to Pacman and his own judgment. If he continues hanging out in bad places and with the wrong crowds it is only a matter of time until he is back in the headlines. I guess we will find out if he has grown up or not.

yes, but this is very positive. it suggests that if he continues what he's doing he'll be reinstated for training camp.

 

[JBond]

Adam is aware of the things that need to be done in order to take the next step," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said.

Oh no! JJ called him Adam. He really should know better.

 

[reddyuta]

thank you goodell-you got this one right.I hope pacman does too.

 

[Doomsday101]

yes, but this is very positive. it suggests that if he continues what he's doing he'll be reinstated for training camp.

I agree for him this is a major positive that he is getting yet another chance. Sorry I have to say I have major doubts that he can keep out of trouble but for his sake I hope he does.

One thing for sure though he is not going to do that by hanging out at the places he tends to go and if the life style remains the same the problems will come back. It is not by accident that he has had as many run in with the law as he has had.

 

[Hostile]

Pacman could be fully reinstated by Sept. 1 if behavoir holds up

By John Clayton
ESPN.com
(Archive)





Updated: June 2, 2008, 5:45 PM ET

Adam "Pacman" Jones and the Dallas Cowboys got what they were hoping for Monday -- a partial reinstatement of the suspended cornerback.

Jones


Commissioner Roger Goodell informed Jones Monday he may participate in organized team activities, and the bonus includes training camp and pre-season games. While that decision finally gives Jones the chance to earn his way back into the league, Goodell didn't guarantee he would be reinstated.

A final determination will be made by September 1. Jones will have to be on perfect behavior in order to be eligible for the 2008 season.
"Commisioner Goodell told Jones that his continued participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a lawful and reliable manner," the NFL said in a release Monday. "Jones will be expected to continue the personal conduct program established by the NFL and the Cowboys and to avoid further adverse involvement with law enforcement."

Jones was the main player involved in the league's player conduct policy, which was created for players who have had repeated confrontations with the law. Jones missed all of last season under the player conduct policy and could miss all or part of the 2008 season if he has another incident.

Less than two weeks ago, Jones met with Goodell to discuss his status with the league. By giving him the chance to work at the Cowboys facility, Goodell apparently accepted Jones' explanations for allegedly giving money to a suspect in a shooting incident in Las Vegas. Goodell also must have accepted Jones' explanation for a $20,000 marker at a casino that was just recently paid.

Since being traded to the Cowboys, Jones has tried to surround himself with a better support group. He's befriended former Cowboys Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders. Now that he's allowed to be at the Cowboys facility, Jones will be able to work with Calvin Hill, a consultant who works with player development. Jones also has become friends with several of his new teammates.

"This limited reinstatement is a step in the process," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. "Adam is aware of the things that needs to be done in order to take the next step."

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.

 

[DFWJC]

Great News!

 

[Doomsday101]

Oh no! JJ called him Adam. He really should know better.

Jerry can't hold his hand 24 hours a day. For the most part Adam or Pacman what ever you want to call him will have to change his ways if he plans on being around. I doubt very much that another screw up will he see yet another chance.

 

[Rampage]

Pacman could be fully reinstated by Sept. 1 if behavoir holds up

By John Clayton
ESPN.com
(Archive)





Updated: June 2, 2008, 5:45 PM ET

Adam "Pacman" Jones and the Dallas Cowboys got what they were hoping for Monday -- a partial reinstatement of the suspended cornerback.

Jones


Commissioner Roger Goodell informed Jones Monday he may participate in organized team activities, and the bonus includes training camp and pre-season games. While that decision finally gives Jones the chance to earn his way back into the league, Goodell didn't guarantee he would be reinstated.

A final determination will be made by September 1. Jones will have to be on perfect behavior in order to be eligible for the 2008 season.
"Commisioner Goodell told Jones that his continued participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a lawful and reliable manner," the NFL said in a release Monday. "Jones will be expected to continue the personal conduct program established by the NFL and the Cowboys and to avoid further adverse involvement with law enforcement."

Jones was the main player involved in the league's player conduct policy, which was created for players who have had repeated confrontations with the law. Jones missed all of last season under the player conduct policy and could miss all or part of the 2008 season if he has another incident.

Less than two weeks ago, Jones met with Goodell to discuss his status with the league. By giving him the chance to work at the Cowboys facility, Goodell apparently accepted Jones' explanations for allegedly giving money to a suspect in a shooting incident in Las Vegas. Goodell also must have accepted Jones' explanation for a $20,000 marker at a casino that was just recently paid.

Since being traded to the Cowboys, Jones has tried to surround himself with a better support group. He's befriended former Cowboys Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders. Now that he's allowed to be at the Cowboys facility, Jones will be able to work with Calvin Hill, a consultant who works with player development. Jones also has become friends with several of his new teammates.

"This limited reinstatement is a step in the process," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. "Adam is aware of the things that needs to be done in order to take the next step."

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.

hey hos, how about a countown to reinstatement for pacman clock like the draft day clock?