Pacman Jones is back

When I talk with my basketball friends about the ultimate headcases and knuckleheads in professional sports, then they usually come up with names like Stephen Jackson, J.R. Smith or Ruben Patterson. All deserve their place on such lists, no question about it. But I always say to my buddies that I got them beat. I tell them to check the wikypedia page of Adam "Pacman" Jones. The first laughs arise about the nickname "Pacman" as my buddies usually do not watch much football. Then I give a quick review of Pacman's profile on the internet database. It is as far away from a sports profile as you can imagine as it lists all of Pacman's legal troubles and personal issues. And boy there have been many of those. Soon though, you will also read about a trade to the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys agreed in principle with the Tennessee Titans about a trade for the troubled cornerback, who was suspended the entire 2007 season for a Las Vegas nightclub shooting. Finally, the Titans got rid of Jones and all his baggage but they certainly also lose one of the most talented defensive backs and punt returners in the NFL. The Cowboys fill a huge need in their backfield, which is often as fragile in coverage as Pacman's temper. Dallas is used to flamboyant and troublesome players (such as Michael Irvin or Terrell Owens) but Jones might be another caliber. And you have to wonder how the rather soft spoken head coach Wade Phillips will deal with the situation. I could describe all of Pacman's potential and his playmaking ability here, but it has been a long time since talk surrounding him has been about his actions on the field. You have to wonder if he even deserved a last chance as he had so many before. But we'll see how this turns out...