Pacman wants to be Cowboy

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superpunk;1913540 said:
For some people a trip to the club is just as much about having everyone see YOU as it is about seeing some T&A. Not saying that's the reason, but it's a possible explanation.

there are many celebraties like that. owen wilson is pretty notorious for that and also told he's a pretty big jerk when out in public.

i was at a club once like that (no one cares if i'm seen there, so i was there for the other part of the show) and i had the manager and 2 dancers ask me if i was vinnie paul.

like a fool, i said no.
 

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dallasfan4evr;1913528 said:
Sad, but true... The thug mentality is what might be needed on the "D"... Too soft... Too nice... Want guys out there who want to just blow people....

I agree, our defense has entirely too many 'nice guys'. You aren't going to find Super Bowl defenses without some 'thugs' on that side of the ball. However I believe firmly in rehabilitation, and I understand that people typically perform at their best when their backs are against the wall.

I can see him wearing a star right now, with Chris Berman making the Pacman gobble noises as he takes one back to the house.
 

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Vintage;1913516 said:
If we did this, Id still want to draft a CB in round 1.

Newman, Henry, Jones, 1st round pick.....Oh MY!

Agreed.

The 1st round cornerback could be insurance against Pacman going back to the club scene and as an eventual replacement for Anthony Henry.
 

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Paniolo22;1913544 said:
So who would be better, Pacman or Hall?

I don't even think Hall is close to being a possibility.

He's basically the only marketable player Atlanta has left.

The upside on both players is unbelievable.
 

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stasheroo;1913551 said:
Agreed.

The 1st round cornerback could be insurance against Pacman going back to the club scene and as an eventual replacement for Anthony Henry.

I re-agree with you.

(I like inventing words; its somewhat of a hobby of mine).

But yeah, can you imagine a CB quartet of Newman, Jones, Henry, 1st round pick?

Bring NE on....!
 

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he's young,has big play capability, can return punts/kicks, and has everything to lose if he screws up. not to mention he will be cheap. this could be a blessing in disguise
 

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Mavs Man;1913492 said:
I don't understand how some are comparing Tank Johnson as a problem to Pac-Man Jones as a problem. It's not like comparing apples to apples. Or even apples to oranges.

It's like comparing oranges to giant pumpkins.

Why is that?

, Johnson was arrested at the Excalibur nightclub in Chicago's Cook County for possession of a handgun in his sport utility vehicle. Illinois law dictates that "It is unlawful to carry or possess any firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about the person, except on one’s land or in one’s abode or fixed place of business."[9] Illinois and Wisconsin are the only U.S. states that do not issue Concealed Carry Permits. Johnson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge and was sentenced to 18 months probation and 40 hours of community service.[10] On February 12, 2006, Johnson, while still on probation, was charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest after allegedly verbally threatening a police officer. Johnson was leaving the Level Nightclub on Chicago's Rush Street when the police officer was ticketing a limousine driver whom Johnson had hired. As Johnson allegedly put up a struggle, he was maced and subdued with the help of other police officers. The charges were eventually dropped.[11]
Johnson's mugshot from his arrest.
Johnson's mugshot from his arrest.

On December 14, 2006, Lake County police officers searched Johnson's home in Gurnee, Illinois, and allegedly discovered that he possessed six firearms, including two assault rifles. According to police reports, some of the guns were loaded and there were children in the house. [12] Although Johnson was at football practice during the search, his bodyguard William Posey was arrested from his house for alleged possession of marijuana. Johnson was charged with violation to probation and possessing unlicensed weapons. Bears coach Lovie Smith deactivated Johnson for the following game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers based on this incident.[13]

On December 16, 2006, Johnson's best friend and bodyguard William Posey was killed in a shooting at the Ice Bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Posey was shot after he was allegedly involved in a fight around midnight. Posey was rushed to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:30am. Posey's assailant was not apprehended by the police.[14] On December 28, Chicago Police apprehended Michael Selvie, Posey's alleged assailant. Selvie, a "reputed gang member" has been implicated in over 30 other crimes. However, Selvie's defense attorney claims that Selvie does not posses a firearm or any gang affiliations. If found guilty, Selvie will face charges of first degree murder.[15]

On December 22, 2006, Cook County Circuit Judge John J. Moran, Jr. (Skokie courthouse, Second District, Cook County, Illinois) placed Johnson on home confinement, preventing him from driving by himself or leaving the state of Illinois.[16] On December 30, 2006, Tank Johnson contacted Gurnee Police Department to file harassment charges. [17] Local youths left a toilet seat with a harassing message on his doorstep. Local news reported that the police did not disclose what the message on the toilet seat said. [18] Other sources claim that "Nice Job Tank" was written on the seat. The seat had been duct-taped to a garbage can filled with excrement. On February 8, 2007, Johnson entered a guilty plea in Cook County's Courthouse in Skokie for violating his probation.[19] On February 17, 2007, Johnson's lawyer contested a Lake County Circuit Court to drop Johnson's unlicensed weapons charges. His attorney claimed that since Johnson is a resident of Arizona, he does not have to abide to gun registration laws of Illinois.[20] On March 15, 2007, Johnson was sentenced to a 120 days in prison (Cook County Jail) and fined $2,500 for violating his probation. [21] Johnson entered a plea of not guilty on 10 counts of possessing a weapon without the proper state-required ID. [22]

On April 30, Johnson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge as part of an arrangement with prosecutors that will keep him from serving additional jail time. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail, which was served concurrently with a four-month sentence he's already serving in the Cook County Jail for violating his probation; to donate $2,500 to the Gurnee Police Department and $2,500 to the Gurnee Exchange Club's child abuse prevention program.[23] While he was in jail, many of his teammates and coaches, including Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman, and Lovie Smith visited Johnson.[24] His release from jail on May 13 ended his legal problems from the December 2006 weapons incident.[25] The league ultimately suspended Johnson for half of the regular season on June 4.[26]

On June 22, Johnson was pulled over for speeding in Gilbert, Arizona. According to the police, he was stopped by after driving forty miles per hour in a twenty-five mile per hour zone. He was also suspected of driving while impaired "to the slightest degree", but was released without being booked or charged. The Bears waived Johnson a few days after hearing the news, as general manager Jerry Angelo stated that he had no room for error left. [27] The incident would prove to be the final straw in his already tense relationship with the Bears' organization. The Bears ultimately released Johnson on June 25, claiming he "compromised the credibility" of the team.[28] Almost a week after Johnson was waived, the results from a blood test conducted on Johnson when he was pulled over confirmed his blood alcohol content was under the legal limit. [29]

Unlike Tank, I don't think PacMan has ever served prison time. I'm not saying I want Pac Man, I might be interested if he'd sign a low risk contract with incentives, but Tank is about as bad as they come.
 

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Vintage;1913559 said:
I re-agree with you.

(I like inventing words; its somewhat of a hobby of mine).

But yeah, can you imagine a CB quartet of Newman, Jones, Henry, 1st round pick?

Bring NE on....!

And if that 1st round pick you mention is Antoine Cason we're sharing the same mind. (scary huh?)

I can certainly see Jerry rolling the dice in an effort to improve over Jacques (Strap) Reeves.

And the improvement over 'Fair Catch' Crayton at punt returner would be off the charts.
 

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iceberg;1913549 said:
there are many celebraties like that. owen wilson is pretty notorious for that and also told he's a pretty big jerk when out in public.

i was at a club once like that (no one cares if i'm seen there, so i was there for the other part of the show) and i had the manager and 2 dancers ask me if i was vinnie paul.

like a fool, i said no.

Owen Wilson is a head case. He and Matthew Mcconaughey's boat float in the same harbor. Both are from Texas. My guess is that they were Oiler fans and thats what caused them to crack up. :lmao2:
 

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Vintage;1913501 said:
So you doubt PacMan takes a small signing bonus, incentive laden contract?

So, what....you think PacMan is going to sit out for the rest of his career? No team is going to offer him big money. He'll either have to choose to accept such a contract or watch the NFL from his TV.

My guess is he'll take that deal.

Guess what I meant was that Jerry wouldn't do that. But at the same time I don't think it would make sense for us from a team perspective.
 

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iceberg;1913549 said:
i was at a club once like that (no one cares if i'm seen there, so i was there for the other part of the show) and i had the manager and 2 dancers ask me if i was vinnie paul.

like a fool, i said no.
Are you insane !?
 

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SacredStar;1913527 said:
Supposedly, Pacman is trying in vain to clean up his act.

He is now a volunteer (not state mandated) for inner city troubled youth trying to help them resist the urge to make the same mistakes that he made.

He works with kids daily, helping them, while helping himself.

It has also been heard that the gangs affiliated with Pacman have told Pacman to steer clear to improve himself. They are urging him to improve his life and stay away from the gangs. They have said they are proud of his achievements and he is one of few who have made a successful life outside of the gangs, and they want him keep striving for perfection. He is one the boys who made it good, and they want to help him stay that way.

This may be just a feel good story to improve his image, and he may not be sincere at all.

Question is, is it worth it to take on chance on this guy?

Well, there we have it... Pac-man it is...
 

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Betting that Pacman can change is like betting on a flipped coin to land on it's edge: it's not impossible, just very, very improbable. People who buck those sort of odds usually regret it.
 

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coogrfan;1913621 said:
Betting that Pacman can change is like betting on a flipped coin to land on it's edge: it's not impossible, just very, very improbable. People who buck those sort of odds usually regret it.

I disagree a little bit, I don't think it's such a huge longshot - but at least that analogy made sense. :D
 
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