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Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:38 am EDT

Will 'hiccup' keep Goodell from reinstating Pacman?

By Joe Zedalis

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Roger Goodell is encouraged by some of the things suspended Tennesse Titans cornerback Pacman Jones has said over the last few weeks the Dallas Morning News reported. But actions speak louder than words. And for now, it doesn't seem like Jones — who the Cowboys have had discussions about acquiring in a trade — has walked the straight and narrow long enough for Goodell to reinstate him.

"One of the issues I rose with Adam was I want to see a sustained period of time where he conducts himself the way an NFL player should conduct himself," Goodell said after the SMU Athletic Forum luncheon, which was held Wednesday at the Hilton Anatole hotel. "That's why I gave him the opportunity to participate with the Titans immediately after the season. He had a hiccup. He had some things that I didn't think reflect well on the league or himself, so I took that right away from him. At some point, I may reconsider that."

The incident Goodell referred to was a woman alleging that Jones hit her at an Atlanta strip club on Jan. 3. The woman sought an arrest warrant on Jan. 15 and withdrew the request the next day. As a result, Jones had his right to work out at the Titans' facility revoked.

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  1. Crux
    1. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    More like a full-fledged belch.
  2. loop
    2. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    So if anyone doesn't want him to get his job back, all they need to do is find where he is and accuse him of doing something illegal or immoral, whether it's true or not, and he will stay suspended. Then just retract your statement/accusation, but Goodell will still hold it against Adam. I don't care for the guy, but that isn't right to do to anyone..
  3. Wes W
    3. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Pac-Man is destined for the Areana Football League!
    Its time to keep the criminal influences from soiling the game of NFL.....this isn't baseball you know
  4. taubeta93
    4. Posted by taubeta93 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    Keep the Thug out.
    He is not a real man!!! A real man has character, a real man has class, a real man does the right things. Adam Jones deserves nothing.
    Offer him the league minimum to play until his behaviors change and listen to him cry.
    He is another fine example of the Rich Rodriguez system Michigan will learn all about. The Tom Brady days are over in Ann Arbor.
    Mr. Goodell keep up the Great Job!!!
  5. Anton
    5. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Just reinstate him...watch him f' up then get rid of him, but all this beating around the bush is annoying.
  6. trickydick41
    6. Posted by trickydick41 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:21 pm EDT

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    Number 3 that is the dumbest post i have ever seen. Why dont you cry about the nfl being a violent league. I have an idea. Lets throw red shirts on everyone and we can make it a touch football league. Goodell doesn't promote violence in the league. Its a violent sport. If you dont like it, turn off your TV and go play soccer.
  7. Patriots R Cheaters
    7. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Goodell is only reinstating his own name to make up for the a$$inine things he's done.
  8. Anton
    8. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Patriots R Cheaters - yeah like giving Bellichick a little fine when he makes 5 mil - ONLY then after the superbowl, Goodell gets more fired up and starts probing around, acting like he really cares. If that was a sucky team like the Lions, they would've been punished greater. But god forbid Goodell's fav team should be punished. "Oh, I didn't know." to quote Bellichick.
  9. fishingfool
    9. Posted by fishingfool Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    dont worry that piece of garbage will be reinstated. he did not kill a dog .
  10. Crux
    10. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Whether you think the fine to BB was too small or not it was the maximum allowed by the rules.
    By the way he can take it off his taxes. Go Pats.
  11. Anton
    11. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Crux - I didn't know that, but I thought it should've been larger and that would be it. None of this dragging it out. Bellichick cheated - okay, let's get over it. I just hate Goodell all of sudden acts like he cares about spying as if all coaches didn't think of doing it one time or another. Well, except for any Lions' coach.
  12. Crux
    12. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    I am getting tired about the inner workings of the NFL. I just want to watch a game have everyone shut-up and assume talent and intelligence win the day.
    Of course Detroit is excepted from this. Right, Emp?
  13. recsusmc
    13. Posted by recsusmc Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:33 pm EDT

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    I say let the man play ball it's a nuff b.s going on besides this so let him play nuff said go vikings
  14. Anton
    14. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Crux - the Lions NEED to cheat. And no offense, I know you're a Pat fan, but they need to take lessons from Bellichick.
  15. Patriots R Cheaters
    15. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Anyone other than his butt buddy Kraft, it would have been a game forfeiture instead of a fine.
  16. Joey
    16. Posted by Joey Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Send him to the NBA .......

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