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Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:04 am EDT

To play again, Adam Jones had to make changes

By Joe Zedalis

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He is nearly alone. But the isolation Adam Jones finds himself in is of his own doing. Previous transgressions have forced this night owl to become a homebody in rural Prosper, about 45 minutes away from the Cowboys' Valley Ranch complex and an hour from downtown Dallas' nightlife.

Jones, the Cowboys' cornerback/punt returner/kick returner/locker room antagonist, returns to the field today, when the Cowboys visit Cleveland in the regular-season opener. Because of an injury to Terence Newman, Jones will also start. The last time Jones played in an NFL game was Dec. 31, 2006, for the Tennessee Titans.

Before and after that game, Jones went everywhere with people who he now calls "knuckleheads."

When Jones played for the Titans, he lived 30 minutes outside of the nightlife of Nashville. In his hometown of Atlanta, Jones was just minutes away from the city and his crew. It is the crew — friends he grew up with, buddies he met while partying — who were with Jones when he got in trouble. Jones accepts responsibility for his troubles, but a yearlong league suspension is on his résumé, not his crew's.

Since coming into the NFL in 2005, Jones has been arrested six times and been involved in 12 incidents.

To get back in the NFL, Jones had to change.

Source: Dallas Morning NewsNew Window

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  1. scootir
    1. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Go ahead start the dallas bashing..but it will do no good
  2. Miami 11-6 08 AFC East Division Champions
    2. Posted by Miami 11-6 08' AFC East Division Champions Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    Good luck trying to cover Braylon Edwards....
  3. scootir
    3. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Agreed miami...and same goes for the 2 corners covering TO
  4. scootir
    4. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Well if your titans would control their players better...maybe he would not have gotten in trouble....remember he was a Titan when in trouble not Dallas
  5. Jim K
    5. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Hey Scootir. What time is the Dallas game? Will it be on NBC or CBS?
  6. big jim
    6. Posted by big jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    More B/S just play football...your right scootir,since he got to Dallas he has been a model citizen
  7. Bob Loblaw
    7. Posted by Bob Loblaw Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    great, here comes all the idiot racist douchebags... welcome to week one!
    haters... accept it. this man is a massive talent who, like many before him, realizes that playing for the Dallas Cowboys is bigger than his past transgressions. he will be a MAJOR help on special teams, and suprise you with his coverage (it's been over a month since you watched TO burn him on hard knocks).
    he will probably get nailed for one or two PI calls this week, as he struggles to regain his legs and use his upper body less in coverage, but he will eventually be an upper echelon corner again.
  8. Jim K
    8. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    All teams have players with troubled pasts. He's not on trial. He's been cleared to play and he knows he's on a contender. I'm sure he doesn't want to blow his chance of going to the Superbowl. He may have been in trouble before but he's not an idiot. And it's not about what they've done in the past. It's about what they do now.
  9. vertskate900
    9. Posted by vertskate900 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    TO PLAY AGAIN HE HAD TO MAKE CHANGES?
    GORGEOUS LIE THERE.
    To play again Jerry 'da rat' Jones had to do the same tjhing he always does, anything and everything, usually extremely unethical, to win.
    Sweet whispers in the commisioners ear to get Pacboy suspended. Soothsaying to to the Titans to get him released. Cajoling Goodell to get Pacboy signed. Extortion to get him reinstated.
    Its his satan worshipping talents played out to perfection.
    LIARS
  10. scootir
    10. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    good morning jim k and big jim.....dallas will play at 315 my time...415 eastern...i will be watching the game on the nfl ticket so not sure what channel....jim i dont think you ned a good luck to beat chicago today so i will just hope none of your colts get injured ok
  11. scootir
    11. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Well ultra you shouldnt preach for the titans...they did produe pacman and there has been no bigger cheap shot in nFL history than the one Haynesworth did by stepping on the face with his cleats of a defenseless player on his back with no helmet...maybe you should check out the titans and their players a little better
  12. Jim K
    12. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Thanks Scootir. Same to you
  13. scootir
    13. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Jim K I see the Game will be on FOX
  14. Yankees4Lyfe
    14. Posted by Yankees4Lyfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    hey scootir and jimk...in ny area game is on fox.
    i can't wait to see what aj does on the field today...it has been a long wait for this day to come. plus he is on my fantasy team...i hope he returns for a td or two but i will not say it is a definite. i will just be happy if he can cover and not get burned.
    hallelujah football is back!
  15. Jim K
    15. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Cool. We don't have cable right now but we can still get some stations. I've been wanting to see Dallas play. It won't be long now. I was looking at a computer animated tour of Dallas' new stadium. Looked pretty awesome.
  16. Yankees4Lyfe
    16. Posted by Yankees4Lyfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Who do you guys think they are going to use to cover Stallworth today?
  17. scootir
    17. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    older you are right I would also go after Pac because im sure he isnt quite there yet..would be a good move i think...4 TDs i doubt ....The good thing is that he is still better than any of the corners that Cleveland have...and they will have to cover TO...Ohh and 1 more point TO needs 1 TD to get to second most TDs for any receiver in history
  18. scootir
    18. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    I actually think Pac will be on Stallworth and Henry on Edwards....Jim I know Dallas next week against Philly on primetime....and a good morning out to you D4L
  19. Jim K
    19. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    I'm sure Pacman has been working hard to get back into game shape. He's relatively young isn't he? I think he'll be an impact for years to come.
  20. scootir
    20. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Im probly going to watch some of the Jets Miami game to see how Farve does early on...I hope he shows GB how ignorant they were
  21. Yankees4Lyfe
    21. Posted by Yankees4Lyfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Thanks Scoot...I love your name on that Super 11 Dallas Defenders list...quite amusing...I like my name too...I'd rather have that on my face then the opposite lol.
    I will have quite a internal battle going on if they use Pac to cover Stallworth...they are both on my fantasy team!
  22. scootir
    22. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    I think Jones is like 25
  23. Jim K
    23. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Cool. That will be a good game to watch too. Do people get on here alot after the games to discuss them?
  24. Jim K
    24. Posted by Jim K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    yeah, me too. i think brett still has it. didn't green bay go to the nfc championship game last year? sure he takes chances. but sometimes you have to in order to succeed.
  25. scootir
    25. Posted by scootir Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Jim not sure if they do get on here after game much..I actually never got on here till like a week ago cause of a knee surgery i had to have...I iwll be here in the morn ..reguardless of a dallas win or loss...Of course im sure after the late games you will be pumped up and ready for your game...I work in Chicago and wont mind seeing them get a beat down tonight...but i do respect their defense ...O stinks however

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