America’s Team: Pacman, Tank, & T.O.

Pacman Jones has been arrested on six occasions and interrogated on eleven. Currently, he faces felony coercion charges. He is suspended. Why is he valued?

On Sunday, the Tennessee Titans traded Jones to the Dallas Cowboys. As reciprocation, the Titans received a fourth round selection. “I think for Adam's sake it's a very good first step,” said Agent Manny Arora. “We still have to get through the NFL commissioner's office. I think once we do that we can breathe a sigh of relief and get back to playing football.”

During his career, Jones has amassed 116 tackles and 4 interceptions. His criminal record trumps this. In July 2005, he was arrested on assault and vandalism charges. October 2005, Jones received probation for non-reporting to probation and not disclosing his previous arrest. August and October 2006, two incidents with women spawned disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and misdemeanor assault charges. February 2007, Jones was charged with felony coercion and misdemeanor battery and threat to life.

As previously stated, the Cowboys are America’s team. Once, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith represented them. Now, Tank Johnson and Terrell Owens represent them. Winning does not require character. However, society does. They Cowboys should remember this. Otherwise, their star should emblazon a Crips bandana.