Remember the Dynasty of Dallas one decade ago? Remember the troubled athletes who found success with a balls-to-the-wall coach?
Well, those times are on the verge of returning.
After acquiring a few troubled athletes over the past few years (TO and Tank Johnson), the Dallas Cowboys are one step closer to adding another name to their list of Pro Cons: Adam "Pacman" Jones.
Yes, I am aware that this is the first time Pacman's name has come up in conversation since his short stint with TNA Wrestling, but Dallas hopes to turn Jones back into the man that was a dangerous defensive threat with the Titans a few years ago.
Unfortunately, there are those who wish that he would just go away. Such as...
Roger Goodell Castro
Since taking over the NFL a couple of years ago, Roger Goodell has been known by many names. But the one that has been following him like a bad virus is "Goodell Castro."
One of the main reasons he got that name was because of his actions with Tank Johnson and Pacman Jones.
Ever since that time, not many have been in agreement with Castro's "Plan of the Future." I have been firmly opposed to Castro's rule simply.
He has been spending more time running around like a chicken with his head cut off than a guy who is supposed to be making sure that the NFL stays entertaining.
But my animosity towards Castro, though warranted, is not the reason why I have decided to write this today.
For over a season, Castro has been trying his hardest to rule the NFL world with an iron fist by making sure that guys like Jones and Johnson never play football again.
Unfortunately, a team picked up Johnson, and that same team may be on the verge of picking up Jones. This situation would truly pick a kink in the armor of Castro's iron fist in the event that Dallas picks him up.
However, like many others, this situation has been long winded and dragged through the mud for far too long. It's time for Castro to learn to pick his battles.
This isn't one of those battles he should fight. He should just live and let die.
In other words: Goodell Castro, in regards to the reinstatement of Pacman Jones, Just Do It!
Tennessee Titans
The Titans suffered a black eye due to Jones' actions in Las Vegas a year ago. They also suffered a serious setback when they had to quickly find a replacement for Jones.
But their biggest setback was making sure, by any means necessary, that Pacman Jones didn't earn a living in his "vacation."
While he was serving his suspension, Jones decided that he would step into a wrestling ring in a way to earn a living while he was off the field.
However, the Titans did everything in their power to make sure that neither Jones nor TNA founder, Jeff Jarrett, got what they wanted.
Despite all the objections and roadblocks thrown in their way, TNA got Jones in the ring—he just couldn't physically participate in any of the matches.
During his stint, he was a TNA World Tag Team Champion, but his time was short lived there as it was now time to focus on getting back to what made him famous: Football.
The Titans made the playoffs last season, beat the defending Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts in the season ender, and even put up a fight in the postseason against the Chargers.
They did all that without Adam Pacman Jones anywhere near the field.
I'm not a rocket scientist, but if this is a sign of things to come, especially with the return of "The Freak" Jevon Kearse, they don't need Pacman back in a Titans uniform next season.
But even though they don't need him, should they keep punishing themselves for his misdeeds?
There's no real reason for them to keep him on the roster. Just trade him for a late round pick and collect their bounty.
Translation Tennessee: Season starts soon. Just Do It!
Adam "Pacman" Jones
For a little over a year, I have supported the NFL's residential bad boys (Tank, Ricky, Pacman, Vick), but there comes a time in a writer's life when he has to approach the player causing the problems.
This time around, it's you, Pacman.
For the record, I enjoyed your time with TNA. You were entertaining and added spice to several rivalries in the company.
However, it's time for you to step up and be the player you were meant to be.
The stats from your last full season in the league (62 tackles, four picks, & one sack) were impressive, but that was two years ago.
Just how bad do you want to be back in the league? How much do you want to play football again? Are you willing to shed at least some of that bad boy image to keep your job?
Just ask Ricky Williams. It took him a long time to get back here, and he screwed it up.
Ask Michael Vick. He did something completely unspeakable, and now he's trying out for the sequel to the latest remake of The Longest Yard.
The time has come to grow out of the little boy shell and step up to what you're truly capable of.
Goodell Castro enjoyed that cigar he lit up after suspending you after the 2006 season. I'm sure he's still smiling and thinking, "I am God, and no one can stop me."
Imagine how quickly that smile can turn into a grimace at the thought of you stepping out of the tunnel and earning your paychecks every week.
Like D-Generation X of the WWE, they make the rules, and you break them every chance you get.
This time around, it's only fair to show that your suspension was a dumb move, especially considering that several Bengals players have gotten multiple chances to fix their mistakes.
Regardless of what happened in that strip club in Vegas, you need to drop the act that made you an outcast among your teammates, your coaches, and your peers.
So even though I'm calling your soon to be former team and the guy who has been trying his damnedest to make your life a living miserable out, I'm also calling you out.
Pacman, if you do get reinstated, and the magic eight ball is saying that you will, don't mess it up. Learn from your new teammates, and you'll be fine.
So Pacman, when you get the start, don't just talk about doing it. Go out there and Just Do It!
