"About a week ago, the main storyline from the first day of the Bengals on-field coaching sessions was supposed to be about seeing how quick Carson Palmer could build a rapport with a new cast of receivers.

Instead, the focus shifted to the player wearing number 24.

One day after signing a two-year contract, Adam "Pacman" Jones was on a football field for the first time in 17 months and didn't look too much out of place. Jones did not take any questions on Tuesday, but did give a one-minute statement.

"I think I still have the skill set that I've had that made me a high draft choice," Jones said. "I know I have a ton of work to do. To gain you guys' trust is not going to come overnight, it's going to take time. So all I can do is take it one day at a time, focus in on the things I've been focusing on, and come play football, man.""