Cowboys to Release "Pacman" Jones

The Cowboys are going to release Adam "Pacman" Jones on February 9th, the first day the NFL allows waiver claims.

Jones was unimpressive this season both as a return man and a cornerback. He missed 6 games due to suspension for an alcohol fueled fight with a Jerry Jones-hired bodyguard, proving that he's not really ready to turn himself around.

He ended up with a 4.6 yard return average, no interceptions and countless missed coverage assignments. His season was capped off when Quintin Demps stripped the ball from him on a kickoff return at the end of the first half. The Eagles recovered, kicked a field goal and finished off a 24-point quarter.

I'd like to say that Pacman Jones is done in the NFL. Dallas was suppossedly his last stop, and he was one-and-done there. Unfortunately there are some teams in desperate positions that would be willing to risk another legal transgression if he was able to return to his pre-2007 suspension form.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Raiders make move. Lord knows Al Davis likes to throw millions at marginally talented trouble-makers.

Don't worry Pacman, you can always continue your carreer as a wrestler.

UPDATE: Apparently Pacman's release was not solely related to his poor play. The Cowboys released him because new information came up related to a 2007 shooting he ordered two months into his 1-year suspension. ESPN reports:

"The June 2007 shooting occurred outside a suburban Atlanta strip club. One of the shooting victims told "Outside the Lines" that he had a dispute with Jones inside the strip club and that not long after he and the two others left the club, a hail of bullets struck their car. The NFL knew about that incident, but charges were never brought against anyone because the victims did not see the shooter.

"Outside the Lines" obtained information that police, investigating a separate Atlanta-area case, had been told by an informant that Jones ordered the June 2007 shooting following his dispute with one of the men."

Well if this is true Pacman Jones is officially done in the NFL. Roger Goodell has put up with his shit for long enough and he's surely not going to overlook this. The NFL was aware of the incident, but didn't know the extent of Pacman's involvement. Now that there's a witness it's "bye bye Pacman."

Have fun in Canada - assuming you're not in jail.

"Prison ain't nothin' but a Thang."