Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Pacman will get help and might return
By CLARENCE E. HILL, JR.
chill@star-telegram.com
IRVING -- IRVING -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday morning that cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones will likely be entering an alcohol treatment center soon as part of his suspension and could return to the team.
“If he does what’s asked of him to get back into the league, then he’s earned a look,” said Jerry Jones, who was in Arlington Thursday morning touring the new stadium with Environmental Protection Agency officials.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell placed Adam Jones on an indefinite suspension Tuesday. Jones was involved in an alcohol-related incident with his bodyguard Tommy Smith at the Joule Hotel in Dallas last week when police were called to intervene.
“All of this is because of how narrow the window that was designed for him to be able to be in the NFL. It’s very narrow,” Jerry Jones said. “If he adheres to that window and gets it done, to some degree that’s gotta to get your attention.”
Jerry Jones said Adam Jones has not entered an alcohol rehab center yet, but praised the cornerback’s effort in a previous substance abuse program.
“I noted the other day, and I think it slipped by you guys (media) pretty fast, but he literally did everything regarding his meetings and tests. He graduated out of the substance program in two years. That means he didn’t have any positive tests,” Jerry Jones said. “I’m very aware of the percentages that are involved of people in that program. You’ve got to look at that. He made his mind up and did it. That’s notable.”
Adam Jones, who missed the entire 2007 season for violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy, has been suspended for at least four games.
Goodell will review his case after the Cowboys’ Nov. 16 game at Washington and then determine whether he will reinstate Jones or extend his suspension.
Goodell has said there is a possibility the suspension could be permanent.
According to the NFL, Goodell will base his decision on Adam Jones’ ability to comply with the NFL and the Cowboys treatment plans. He will also be evaluated by NFL-mandated clinical experts.
In a letter to Jones, Goodell called it a continuation of "a disturbing pattern of behavior and clearly inconsistent with the conditions I set for your continued participation in the NFL."
When Goodell reinstated Adam Jones in August, he said "the player’s participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a socially responsible manner, avoiding any other conduct that brings disrespect to himself, his team, or the NFL."
Jerry Jones said he has no regrets bringing Adam Jones to Dallas.
“I knew the risks. I regret the negative publicity for the Cowboys and the NFL. On the other hand, financially there haven’t been any risks significantly. He played in six games for the Cowboys and played well,” Jerry Jones said. “I’ve made the same kind of decisions before and had real success. I’m not talking about success as a player with the Cowboys but success with the individual. If you miss and it doesn’t work one time, what if it works three times?”
chill@star-telegram.com
IRVING -- IRVING -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday morning that cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones will likely be entering an alcohol treatment center soon as part of his suspension and could return to the team.
“If he does what’s asked of him to get back into the league, then he’s earned a look,” said Jerry Jones, who was in Arlington Thursday morning touring the new stadium with Environmental Protection Agency officials.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell placed Adam Jones on an indefinite suspension Tuesday. Jones was involved in an alcohol-related incident with his bodyguard Tommy Smith at the Joule Hotel in Dallas last week when police were called to intervene.
“All of this is because of how narrow the window that was designed for him to be able to be in the NFL. It’s very narrow,” Jerry Jones said. “If he adheres to that window and gets it done, to some degree that’s gotta to get your attention.”
Jerry Jones said Adam Jones has not entered an alcohol rehab center yet, but praised the cornerback’s effort in a previous substance abuse program.
“I noted the other day, and I think it slipped by you guys (media) pretty fast, but he literally did everything regarding his meetings and tests. He graduated out of the substance program in two years. That means he didn’t have any positive tests,” Jerry Jones said. “I’m very aware of the percentages that are involved of people in that program. You’ve got to look at that. He made his mind up and did it. That’s notable.”
Adam Jones, who missed the entire 2007 season for violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy, has been suspended for at least four games.
Goodell will review his case after the Cowboys’ Nov. 16 game at Washington and then determine whether he will reinstate Jones or extend his suspension.
Goodell has said there is a possibility the suspension could be permanent.
According to the NFL, Goodell will base his decision on Adam Jones’ ability to comply with the NFL and the Cowboys treatment plans. He will also be evaluated by NFL-mandated clinical experts.
In a letter to Jones, Goodell called it a continuation of "a disturbing pattern of behavior and clearly inconsistent with the conditions I set for your continued participation in the NFL."
When Goodell reinstated Adam Jones in August, he said "the player’s participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a socially responsible manner, avoiding any other conduct that brings disrespect to himself, his team, or the NFL."
Jerry Jones said he has no regrets bringing Adam Jones to Dallas.
“I knew the risks. I regret the negative publicity for the Cowboys and the NFL. On the other hand, financially there haven’t been any risks significantly. He played in six games for the Cowboys and played well,” Jerry Jones said. “I’ve made the same kind of decisions before and had real success. I’m not talking about success as a player with the Cowboys but success with the individual. If you miss and it doesn’t work one time, what if it works three times?”
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