Pacman Jones Traded To Cowboys! - AfroChat - African American

mlr710 · April 24th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Maybe Big D can handle Pacman Jones.

The Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans agreed in principle on a trade on Wednesday for the suspended cornerback.

The agreement, which was first reported by ESPN's Ed Werder, was confirmed to The Associated Press by both teams. No terms had been filed with the NFL office, which already had closed for the day.

Sources tell Werder that Dallas will send its fourth-round pick (the 126th overall) in Saturday's draft to the Titans for Jones.

There are also conditions attached to the trade related to Jones being reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and how much he plays for the Cowboys. If he plays a significant amount of time in 2008, the Titans will get an additional pick from the Cowboys in 2009.

If he doesn't get reinstated by the NFL, sources said the Cowboys get the Titans' fourth-round pick in 2009.

Also, Pacman has reached a financial settlement with the Titans regarding his contract situation. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Jones will forgo the $1.25 million performance bonus that he earned in 2005. Instead of repaying the Titans a portion of his signing bonus, he has agreed to make a $500,000 donation to a charity of the Titans' choice within the next two years.

Jones has agreed to a restructured contract with the Cowboys. Sources told Werder that it will be a four-year contract with no guaranteed money. By restructuring instead of transferring his existing deal, Jones gives up nearly $7 million in guaranteed base salaries over the next three years.

Agent Manny Arora told the AP on Wednesday night that they had not been told of the trade by either team, but were cautiously optimistic. Jones has talked often of his desire to play for the Cowboys in recent weeks, even appearing on Michael Irvin's radio show in Texas.

"We recognize the fact of where we are with regards to the league," Arora said. "We recognize the fact he's got a guaranteed contract with Tennessee, and we recognize the fact there's risks involved at this point. We also recognize there's significant public relations implications for the teams, and in fact Dallas has to sell tickets, the knowledge their fan base has a point of view.

"With all that in mind, we've said from Day 1 we're willing to rework our contract. Once the trade gets completed or official, we'll be ready to do our part because we want to play for Dallas. I don't have any hesitation saying we can get this done and get it done quickly."

Jones was scheduled for a base salary of $1.74 million in 2008 and had been under contract through 2009 before his suspension.

The Titans gave Jones permission to talk to other teams weeks ago, and the cornerback had been barred from working out on their property in February. The Titans and Cowboys struggled to agree on compensation for someone who hadn't played since December 2006.

He was the first defensive player drafted in 2005, sixth overall out of West Virginia, and easily was Tennessee's best defender in 2005 and '06. His four career interceptions came in 2006 as he helped the Titans to an 8-8 record. He also led the NFL in punt-return average in 2006 with 12.9 yards per return and three touchdowns.

But six arrests and 12 incidents where police were called since being drafted led to his suspension by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in April 2007 for the season. Goodell declined to ease that punishment when Jones appealed to return after sitting out 10 games and now will only say that he'll reconsider reinstating the cornerback before training camps open.

The Titans gave Jones permission to talk to other teams weeks ago, and the cornerback had been barred from working out on their property in February. The Titans and Cowboys nearly had a deal at the NFL owners' meetings last month, but talks stalled over the issue of compensation for someone who hadn't played since December 2006.

Dallas owner Jerry Jones said twice in the past week, including Tuesday, that the trade was stuck in neutral. But Pacman Jones, baggage and all, is a top cornerback and a dynamic kick returner who can fill some of the Cowboys' biggest weaknesses.

Jones also has been very successful lately offering second, and third, chances to players like receiver Terrell Owens. The latest reclamation project was Tank Johnson, who signed during the 2007 season while he was still suspended.

Mr Gumbo · April 25th, 2008, 12:17 AM

LOL. He got traded to the strip club paradise, Dallas Texas. There are strip clubs everywhere here in every part of town, hope he's learned his lesson. Once again, people here talk bad about Jerry Jones but he shows you that he will do whatever he has too to win, that's what you want in a owner. My Saints ain't made no moves this whole off season.

mlr710 · April 25th, 2008, 05:58 AM

I ain't mad at Jerry Jones!! LOL.....That's the kind of NFL owner that I luv! Don't you know ole Jerry got the enitre Texas Rangers on his secret payroll??

As a matter of fact............when was the last time you heard about a Cowboy player really getting into serious trouble?? Quincy Carter?? And I think he got busted in Georgia! After the early 90s heyday of Irvin, Newton and Hollywood Henderson.......Jerry probably has every cop within a 200 mile radius of Dallas reporting to him directly when they have to take in a Cowboys player!!

Mr Gumbo · April 25th, 2008, 07:48 AM

LOL. Yeah he's got a staff of people that help the players with the off the field stuff. I wouldn't mind Jerry Jones buying up the New Orleans Saints, with the little success we started to have, just like on que the owner started getting cheap and not spending the extra money to take the next step. I was here when Micheal Irvin and them was cutting up and they was some straight up fools with it. Irvin talks about those days from time to time on some of the sports radio shows and it was amazing what length they was going.

mlr710 · April 25th, 2008, 01:21 PM

When you think about how wild da Playmaker and the boys were.....I think I would be remiss if I didn't say it feels like Pacman has gone...."Home". LOL

Mr Gumbo · April 25th, 2008, 03:04 PM

For real!!!! Especially with all the strip clubs out here and Dallas has a over abundance of gold diggin women out here and the only mess with the athletes. It's gonna be crazy for him because this city can get in whatever lane you want, Fast Lane, Drug Lane, Women Lane or whatever else you can think of so he better watch it.

mlr710 · April 25th, 2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gumbo

For real!!!! Especially with all the strip clubs out here and Dallas has a over abundance of gold diggin women out here and the only mess with the athletes. It's gonna be crazy for him because this city can get in whatever lane you want, Fast Lane, Drug Lane, Women Lane or whatever else you can think of so he better watch it.

I'm sure the "security detail" assigned to Pacman will keep everything under control...LOL

April 24th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
mlr710 Afr0 Resident Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Gender: Posts: 782 Thanks: 56 Thanked 173 Times in 123 Posts Rep Power: 11 Credits: 12,055	Pacman Jones Traded To Cowboys! Maybe Big D can handle Pacman Jones. The Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans agreed in principle on a trade on Wednesday for the suspended cornerback. The agreement, which was first reported by ESPN's Ed Werder, was confirmed to The Associated Press by both teams. No terms had been filed with the NFL office, which already had closed for the day. Sources tell Werder that Dallas will send its fourth-round pick (the 126th overall) in Saturday's draft to the Titans for Jones. There are also conditions attached to the trade related to Jones being reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and how much he plays for the Cowboys. If he plays a significant amount of time in 2008, the Titans will get an additional pick from the Cowboys in 2009. If he doesn't get reinstated by the NFL, sources said the Cowboys get the Titans' fourth-round pick in 2009. Also, Pacman has reached a financial settlement with the Titans regarding his contract situation. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Jones will forgo the $1.25 million performance bonus that he earned in 2005. Instead of repaying the Titans a portion of his signing bonus, he has agreed to make a $500,000 donation to a charity of the Titans' choice within the next two years. Jones has agreed to a restructured contract with the Cowboys. Sources told Werder that it will be a four-year contract with no guaranteed money. By restructuring instead of transferring his existing deal, Jones gives up nearly $7 million in guaranteed base salaries over the next three years. Agent Manny Arora told the AP on Wednesday night that they had not been told of the trade by either team, but were cautiously optimistic. Jones has talked often of his desire to play for the Cowboys in recent weeks, even appearing on Michael Irvin's radio show in Texas. "We recognize the fact of where we are with regards to the league," Arora said. "We recognize the fact he's got a guaranteed contract with Tennessee, and we recognize the fact there's risks involved at this point. We also recognize there's significant public relations implications for the teams, and in fact Dallas has to sell tickets, the knowledge their fan base has a point of view. "With all that in mind, we've said from Day 1 we're willing to rework our contract. Once the trade gets completed or official, we'll be ready to do our part because we want to play for Dallas. I don't have any hesitation saying we can get this done and get it done quickly." Jones was scheduled for a base salary of $1.74 million in 2008 and had been under contract through 2009 before his suspension. The Titans gave Jones permission to talk to other teams weeks ago, and the cornerback had been barred from working out on their property in February. The Titans and Cowboys struggled to agree on compensation for someone who hadn't played since December 2006. He was the first defensive player drafted in 2005, sixth overall out of West Virginia, and easily was Tennessee's best defender in 2005 and '06. His four career interceptions came in 2006 as he helped the Titans to an 8-8 record. He also led the NFL in punt-return average in 2006 with 12.9 yards per return and three touchdowns. But six arrests and 12 incidents where police were called since being drafted led to his suspension by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in April 2007 for the season. Goodell declined to ease that punishment when Jones appealed to return after sitting out 10 games and now will only say that he'll reconsider reinstating the cornerback before training camps open. The Titans gave Jones permission to talk to other teams weeks ago, and the cornerback had been barred from working out on their property in February. The Titans and Cowboys nearly had a deal at the NFL owners' meetings last month, but talks stalled over the issue of compensation for someone who hadn't played since December 2006. Dallas owner Jerry Jones said twice in the past week, including Tuesday, that the trade was stuck in neutral. But Pacman Jones, baggage and all, is a top cornerback and a dynamic kick returner who can fill some of the Cowboys' biggest weaknesses. Jones also has been very successful lately offering second, and third, chances to players like receiver Terrell Owens. The latest reclamation project was Tank Johnson, who signed during the 2007 season while he was still suspended. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

April 25th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
mlr710 Afr0 Resident Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Gender: Posts: 782 Thanks: 56 Thanked 173 Times in 123 Posts Rep Power: 11 Credits: 12,055	I ain't mad at Jerry Jones!! LOL.....That's the kind of NFL owner that I luv! Don't you know ole Jerry got the enitre Texas Rangers on his secret payroll?? As a matter of fact............when was the last time you heard about a Cowboy player really getting into serious trouble?? Quincy Carter?? And I think he got busted in Georgia! After the early 90s heyday of Irvin, Newton and Hollywood Henderson.......Jerry probably has every cop within a 200 mile radius of Dallas reporting to him directly when they have to take in a Cowboys player!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

April 25th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
mlr710 Afr0 Resident Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Gender: Posts: 782 Thanks: 56 Thanked 173 Times in 123 Posts Rep Power: 11 Credits: 12,055	When you think about how wild da Playmaker and the boys were.....I think I would be remiss if I didn't say it feels like Pacman has gone...."Home". LOL __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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April 25th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr Gumbo Afro Resident Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Born Living In D-Town Texas Gender: Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 193 Thanked 371 Times in 223 Posts Rep Power: 47 Credits: 6,627	LOL. He got traded to the strip club paradise, Dallas Texas. There are strip clubs everywhere here in every part of town, hope he's learned his lesson. Once again, people here talk bad about Jerry Jones but he shows you that he will do whatever he has too to win, that's what you want in a owner. My Saints ain't made no moves this whole off season.

April 25th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr Gumbo Afro Resident Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Born Living In D-Town Texas Gender: Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 193 Thanked 371 Times in 223 Posts Rep Power: 47 Credits: 6,627	LOL. Yeah he's got a staff of people that help the players with the off the field stuff. I wouldn't mind Jerry Jones buying up the New Orleans Saints, with the little success we started to have, just like on que the owner started getting cheap and not spending the extra money to take the next step. I was here when Micheal Irvin and them was cutting up and they was some straight up fools with it. Irvin talks about those days from time to time on some of the sports radio shows and it was amazing what length they was going.

April 25th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mr Gumbo Afro Resident Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Born Living In D-Town Texas Gender: Posts: 1,035 Thanks: 193 Thanked 371 Times in 223 Posts Rep Power: 47 Credits: 6,627	For real!!!! Especially with all the strip clubs out here and Dallas has a over abundance of gold diggin women out here and the only mess with the athletes. It's gonna be crazy for him because this city can get in whatever lane you want, Fast Lane, Drug Lane, Women Lane or whatever else you can think of so he better watch it.