Troubled Dallas cornerback Pacman Jones could be reinstated as early as June 2nd
Pacman Jones, CB Saturday 5/31, 1:39 PM CT
Source: http://www.rototimes.com
Despite reports indicating the NFL would put forth a decision by Thursday, May 29th, a day that has come and gone, the folks at NFL.com are now reporting troubled Dallas cornerback Pacman Jones could be reinstated as early as June 2nd or could, in fact, face new levels of discipline, according to ProFootballTalk.com.
Our View: PFT notes a report from NFL Network's Adam Schefter that states a decision could come "any day" and seems likely to be made during the week of June 2nd. The Cowboys appear to be optimistic, but PFT has put forth three scenarios they believe could lead to quick action. (1) If Pacman has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge in Las Vegas and a felony charge pending in Florida, with the NFL suspension originally being laid in April of 2007, the league's Personal Conduct Policies would support fresh discipline due to the timing of these incidents. (2) If Jones is found to have been fraudulent when speaking with Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2007 upon discussing his legal troubles and the events that took place, Goodell could have standing to impose new discipline. (3) If Jones is found to have lied upon being asked by Goodell on May 20th if any potential legal issues were pending, not including the "make-it-rain-but-don't-take-that-money" incident and shooting in Vegas as well as several incidents that followed shortly after, then Goodell could have standing for a fresh round of discipline if the recent failure to pay $20,000 in gambling markers in Vegas is considered a legal incident. All three have Pacman suffering additional discipline, and that makes us wonder why the Cowboys would be so "optimistic." We will update as news becomes available.
Source: http://www.rototimes.com
Despite reports indicating the NFL would put forth a decision by Thursday, May 29th, a day that has come and gone, the folks at NFL.com are now reporting troubled Dallas cornerback Pacman Jones could be reinstated as early as June 2nd or could, in fact, face new levels of discipline, according to ProFootballTalk.com.
Our View: PFT notes a report from NFL Network's Adam Schefter that states a decision could come "any day" and seems likely to be made during the week of June 2nd. The Cowboys appear to be optimistic, but PFT has put forth three scenarios they believe could lead to quick action. (1) If Pacman has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge in Las Vegas and a felony charge pending in Florida, with the NFL suspension originally being laid in April of 2007, the league's Personal Conduct Policies would support fresh discipline due to the timing of these incidents. (2) If Jones is found to have been fraudulent when speaking with Commissioner Roger Goodell in 2007 upon discussing his legal troubles and the events that took place, Goodell could have standing to impose new discipline. (3) If Jones is found to have lied upon being asked by Goodell on May 20th if any potential legal issues were pending, not including the "make-it-rain-but-don't-take-that-money" incident and shooting in Vegas as well as several incidents that followed shortly after, then Goodell could have standing for a fresh round of discipline if the recent failure to pay $20,000 in gambling markers in Vegas is considered a legal incident. All three have Pacman suffering additional discipline, and that makes us wonder why the Cowboys would be so "optimistic." We will update as news becomes available.
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