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"The Broncos and Cowboys took the field for their first joint practice Wednesday morning and it didn't take long for the trash talking to start. Immediately after practice, Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was asked to compare Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall with Cowboys wideout Terrell Owens. "He's nowhere near T.O.," Jones said of Marshall. "He's a good athlete, but he ain't on T.O.'s level. T.O. is 10 times faster and 10 times bigger. I wouldn't say he's nowhere near T.O." Marshall's nickname coming out of college was "Baby T.O." because both receivers are similar in size and both have huge playmaking ability on the field. Marshall is easily the biggest offensive threat the ..."

"The Cowboys have 78 players on their active roster today. But one of those players, cornerback Adam Jones, although active, is still awaiting word on his reinstatement by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Jones, who arrived at training camp wearing a white baseball cap with a Gucci backpack, seemed relaxed as he stepped off the plane and walked toward a team bus. "I just think I don't want to take anything for granted," owner Jerry Jones said of the cornerback's chances in relation to Goodell's authority. "The main thing is you don't want to get into the purview of the commissioner.That's where it is. ... Based on what [Jones] has done right now, he's really done everything and more than ..."

"Pacman is no more. In the 80 days since the Titans traded away their oft-troubled cornerback to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick, Adam Jones has orchestrated a dramatic transformation. He has sworn off strip clubs. He has kept his name out of the police blotter. Jones has even dumped the notorious nickname that became synonymous with a pattern of criminal behavior that led to six arrests in the last three years and a one-year suspension from the NFL. By all accounts, he has become a hardworking football player and model citizen."

"For years, Terence Newman was considered the Cowboys' best cornerback. Bill Parcells made Newman his first draft pick in 2003. Since then, Newman has started 75 of 80 regular-season games. He earned his first Pro Bowl berth last season, and his four interceptions last season gave him 16 for his career. This summer Newman entered the final year of his contract, and Jerry Jones signed him to a six-year extension worth $50.2 million with $22.5 million guaranteed. Nice. But something has changed with the Cowboys. Adam Jones. The Cowboys made a draft-day trade for the exciting cornerback to bring speed to the defense and special teams. Jones has the ability to cover in man-to-man ..."

"The nickname seemed innocuous enough at the time, perfect, in fact, for a voracious baby who seemed intent on devouring every ounce of life almost from the moment he was born. Thus, Adam Jones became "Pacman," named after his mom?s favorite video game, long before he ever spoke his first word or took his first step. Now, however, the name "Pacman" carries with it uncomfortable connotations for a man trying to get a fresh start on life. It conveys images of strip clubs and police investigations, of Jones tossing hundred dollar bills in the air to "make it rain." Even worse, it reminds us of a man paralyzed in a shooting in the wake of one of Jones? many strip club binges."

"Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones took exception to racial comments made about him by radio personality Don Imus on Monday. During a morning segment on his WABC radio show in New York, Imus was listening to a report from anchor Warner Wolf about Jones dropping his nickname, "Pacman." Wolf mentioned that Jones was arrested six times since he was drafted in 2005. Imus then asked, "What color is he?" "He's African-American," Wolf said. "Well, there you go," Imus said. "Now we know.""

"Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones confirmed that he no longer wants to be known as "Pacman," the nickname he's had since he was an infant. "There's really just a lot of negativity behind it," Jones said Saturday after speaking to kids at Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass' camp. "It's just time for a change, man. I'm doing everything to make sure that I'm all right as a person mentally and emotionally. "I'm not saying that my teammates won't call me Pacman on the field, but for the most part, I want to be Adam or Mr. Jones.""

"Adam "Pacman" Jones offered no apologies for gobbling up a fast-food quarter-pound cheeseburger and fries after a recent Dallas Cowboys minicamp practice. And why should he? Considering how active he was on the field that day, the suspended cornerback probably could afford a significant caloric boost. It's been three weeks since Jones received the green light from the NFL to work out with the Cowboys. In that span, he's made it clear to his new team he doesn't take any plays off."

"The Dallas Cowboys are beginning to take a closer look at cornerback Pacman Jones. And that look is coming with the first-team defense. During Wednesday's mini-camp, Pacman took several repetitions with the first-team defense and played in the sub packages. His time on the field cut into the repetitions of starter Anthony Henry. The move left Henry frustrated by the reduction in reps while Pacman took his place working alongside Terence Newman."

"In just two weeks, Pacman Jones has done enough to impress his Cowboys coaches and teammates. "If you just say, 'Go out there and sic 'em,' he's going to sic 'em," coach Wade Phillips said. "He's going to get after it." Jones, who had two interceptions during organized team activities earlier this month, was the first player on the practice field Tuesday, the first day of a three-day minicamp. Working with the second-team defense, the cornerback hasn't been shy about going after receivers. "He's come in here and picked up the system pretty quickly," receiver Patrick Crayton said."

"On Monday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell partially reinstated Pacman, acquired by the Cowboys in April. Goodell had suspended Pacman for the 2007 season for repeatedly violating the league's personal conduct policy. Pacman should receive full reinstatement by Sept. 1 if he follows all of the league's mandates. Pacman, one of the league's most dynamic players in 2006, must prove he can change a lifetime of bad habits created, in part, by being a spoiled, privileged athlete surrounded by a throng of well-intentioned enablers. This is his last chance. He knows it. We all do."

"Deion Sanders welcomed Pacman Jones into his home. He helped the new Cowboys cornerback get back into football shape. He also counseled the 24-year-old about avoiding trouble. "I have a love for this kid that is insatiable," Sanders said. "I don't want to call him my son, but I see something in him that I want to love him. I really do." No matter how much Sanders vouches for him, Jones understands that he is ultimately responsible for his own actions."

"If he plays football the way he can, Jones will have Cowboys fans cheering for him the way Rangers fans are applauding Josh Hamilton these days. Two very special athletes. Two different sets of demons. Both down to their last chance. Hamilton is demonstrating that he fully understands the consequences of slipping up. Maybe Jones should take a cue from him and not carry more than $10 in his wallet at all times. Pretty hard to "make it rain" in the club with a pair of fives."

"As far as first impressions go, Pacman Jones could not have made a better one Tuesday. Working out for the first time since the NFL partially reinstated him Monday, Jones intercepted a Richard Bartel pass that he would have returned for an touchdown, leading coach Wade Phillips to end the organized team activity on a high note. "First time I think he was in there, you see 21 go the other way," tight end Jason Witten said. "I told him, 'That's the third group. Don't get your hopes up. When you're with the first team, you won't get that one taken to the house.'"

"There was talk all along with those who had knowledge of the situation that a big reason Jones did not come back at all in 2007 not only hinged on his own bad behavior but also the fact that the Titans really didn’t want him back — not only closing the book on him for 2007, but apparently for good. After the Las Vegas incident, plus the two Georgia arrests from 2006, the Titans were in large part through with him, according to sources."

"Nearly 14 months after he was suspended by the NFL for repeated violations of the personal-conduct policy, cornerback Adam Pacman Jones can return to the football field. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Mr. Jones on a limited basis Monday, allowing him to participate in the Cowboys' organized team activities, minicamp, training camp and preseason games. A final determination on a full reinstatement will be made by Sept. 1, six days before the season opener at Cleveland. Nearly 14 months after he was suspended by the NFL for repeated violations of the personal-conduct policy, cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones can return to the football field. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ..."

"Pacman is back. Sort of. Commissioner Roger Goodell gave him permission to participate in all aspects of the Cowboys' off-season program as well as training camp and the preseason. But he wants to see how Pacman Jones handles those privileges before giving the 24-year-old cornerback full reinstatement. Whatever. You shouldn't spend any time worrying about Goodell's disclaimer because it's irrelevant. Either Pacman will stay out of legal trouble of any and every kind or his NFL career will end. And if he remains trouble free, Goodell will let him play this season. It's that simple."

"Dallas Cowboys players believe Pacman Jones will keep his nose clean, and it's not because any of them have insight into his character. It's because the cornerback, who was granted limited reinstatement by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, is down to his last chance. His teammates think that should bring out the best in Jones. "He deserves it, and the reason why is, another infraction and he's gone," said linebacker Kevin Burnett, who first got to know Jones at the 2005 NFL scouting combine."

"He has taken a physical. He has met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. He has moved to Dallas and recently worked out with a handful of pro and college football players at SMU. But the Cowboys have no idea when – or even if – Pacman Jones will be reinstated. "Do I have information that makes me think something is imminent?" owner and general manager Jerry Jones said. "The answer is no." Whenever Goodell makes a decision to reinstate Jones, whose suspension is about to enter its 14th month, the Cowboys will have a plan in place for Jones off and on the field."

"Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last week in Atlanta about his possible reinstatement to the league, according to sources. Jones said he hopes to speak with Goodell and get a decision at some point this week about his return."For the most part, I think I should be all right," Jones said to the NFL Network on Sunday regarding a possible reinstatement. "This year has been one of the hardest years in my life besides when my dad died. But it's also been a learning experience."

"I saw Pacman Jones at three different functions this weekend – a party, a barbecue and an informal workout at SMU – and came away with the impression that he has a chance to succeed in Dallas. I haven't always thought that. Anyone who reads me regularly knows that. But Jones has finally surrounded himself with a few people who can help him succeed. Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, Rev. Rickie Rush of the Inspiring Body of Christ Church all have money and status. Their lives are rich and complete with or without Pacman. So they can be real with him."

"Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones will wear jersey No. 21 when and if he's reinstated by the NFL. He's drawing comparisons to his good friend, Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, who also wore No. 21, so it might just be a good fit. Jones was training with Sanders and a few other pro players Monday at SMU as part of Sanders' Prime U workout clinic."

"Suspended Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones sent a check to a Las Vegas casino Friday to pay off a $20,000 gambling debt, according to his agent, Manny Arora. Jones received a $10,000 marker and two $5,000 markers, which serve as lines of credit in a casino, at Caesar's Palace in September. Because of Jones' non-payment, Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Bernie Zadrowski requested Thursday that felony theft and fraud charges be filed against Jones."