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Well the Pacman deal has been agreed to.
Dallas sends a 4th round pick this year to the Titans for his rights.
Pacman has restructured his contract such that he has no guaranteed money in a new four year pact but the exact totals haven't been released yet.
If Pacman plays this year and meets some playing time incentives Tennessee will receive a 6th round pick next season, if he remains suspended this year, Dallas will receive the Titans 4th round pick in 2009.
In the end the deal has a lot of covering of behinds in it. Dallas is protecting itself against further Jones suspension and Tenn is trying to get a pick while the getting is good before Jones does something else. Dallas is also tying Jones' salary to his performance and availability in a way that has worked quite well with Terrell Owens.
I am sure you've all heard about the 12 police incidents and 6 arrests Adam Pacman Jones has brought upon himself. What you may not have heard is that he is only 24 years old. That's the age of Terence Newman when Dallas DRAFTED him. So Adam Jones does potentially offer you a long term solution at CB. Or he could be the next Duane Goodrich. Time will tell, but the investment was barebones. Jerry Jones is a gambler and right now he is playing with house money. T.O. has worked out fine, Tank Johnson has worked out fine and Jerry deserves some latitude with the rain-man here. After all in the end it is a 4th and possibly 6th round pick for a former 6th overall selection who has Pro Bowl caliber ability as a CB and return man.
What does this mean for the roster and draft?
I think it means you consider Pacman and Henry co 2nd CBs. Henry has had injury issues and Pacman tends to end up in handcuffs. Between the two of them you hopefully get a full season of 2nd CB play at a ridiculously high level. BUT you still have to recognize them as risks and go get another CB. Dallas lost both Nate Jones and Jacque Reeves this off-season. They need to draft a CB even with this signing.
Last minute Cowboy draft thoughts.
22. I think with the Pacman addition Dallas will use this slot to improve the offense. They'd still love to move it to Detroit for Roy Williams but if they can not get a proven vet Wr they'll simply go RB/WR imho. Felix Jones is the usual suggestion and with good reason. My apologies to the Cowboys legion who read that pick at 22. Johnathan Stewart is the better player but he has injury concerns and Dallas wants to make a run at the Lombardi this year.
28. I think this is trade down territory. What better way to recoup that 4th rounder then to move down to Atlanta's spot.
34. This allows the Falcs to move up and take Brohm or Flacco. With Atlanta's high second Dallas can choose between Antoine Cason and Brandon Flowers as the de facto 3rd CB and fourth guy on the depth chart.
61. I suspect Dallas would love a WR here and a guy they like is Early Doucet.
Dallas sends a 4th round pick this year to the Titans for his rights.
Pacman has restructured his contract such that he has no guaranteed money in a new four year pact but the exact totals haven't been released yet.
If Pacman plays this year and meets some playing time incentives Tennessee will receive a 6th round pick next season, if he remains suspended this year, Dallas will receive the Titans 4th round pick in 2009.
In the end the deal has a lot of covering of behinds in it. Dallas is protecting itself against further Jones suspension and Tenn is trying to get a pick while the getting is good before Jones does something else. Dallas is also tying Jones' salary to his performance and availability in a way that has worked quite well with Terrell Owens.
I am sure you've all heard about the 12 police incidents and 6 arrests Adam Pacman Jones has brought upon himself. What you may not have heard is that he is only 24 years old. That's the age of Terence Newman when Dallas DRAFTED him. So Adam Jones does potentially offer you a long term solution at CB. Or he could be the next Duane Goodrich. Time will tell, but the investment was barebones. Jerry Jones is a gambler and right now he is playing with house money. T.O. has worked out fine, Tank Johnson has worked out fine and Jerry deserves some latitude with the rain-man here. After all in the end it is a 4th and possibly 6th round pick for a former 6th overall selection who has Pro Bowl caliber ability as a CB and return man.
What does this mean for the roster and draft?
I think it means you consider Pacman and Henry co 2nd CBs. Henry has had injury issues and Pacman tends to end up in handcuffs. Between the two of them you hopefully get a full season of 2nd CB play at a ridiculously high level. BUT you still have to recognize them as risks and go get another CB. Dallas lost both Nate Jones and Jacque Reeves this off-season. They need to draft a CB even with this signing.
Last minute Cowboy draft thoughts.
22. I think with the Pacman addition Dallas will use this slot to improve the offense. They'd still love to move it to Detroit for Roy Williams but if they can not get a proven vet Wr they'll simply go RB/WR imho. Felix Jones is the usual suggestion and with good reason. My apologies to the Cowboys legion who read that pick at 22. Johnathan Stewart is the better player but he has injury concerns and Dallas wants to make a run at the Lombardi this year.
28. I think this is trade down territory. What better way to recoup that 4th rounder then to move down to Atlanta's spot.
34. This allows the Falcs to move up and take Brohm or Flacco. With Atlanta's high second Dallas can choose between Antoine Cason and Brandon Flowers as the de facto 3rd CB and fourth guy on the depth chart.
61. I suspect Dallas would love a WR here and a guy they like is Early Doucet.
