Cowboys Conclude Punk Pacman’s Career

Pacman Jones was never a risk. Risks include advantages, calculation, influence, repentance, strategy, and value. Risks may succeed. Jones was a catastrophic prayer.

On Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys released Jones. Apparently, renewed allegations were the rationale. “He was surprised, and I think he was obviously somewhat hurt," said Agent Worrick Robinson. “At the same time, he understands the business behind what is happening here. We don't have any reason to believe at this point that that off-the-field incident had anything to do with the team's decision today...”

On April 27, the Tennessee Titans traded Jones to the Dallas Cowboys. On August 28, Jones was reinstated. On October 14, he was suspended. On December 7, he was reinstated again. “Surprised? Yeah, I was surprised,” said Jones. “All I can do is keep working hard, keep my nose clean and hope for the best.”

During his career, Jones has amassed 146 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.

Jones is a recidivist. He is a rogue. He is an unrepentant thug. This is unarguable. Jones does not merit another opportunity. Any executive who affords one, should sacrifice his employment.