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Pacman Jones' Workout Doesn't Happen (UPDATE: Scratch That, It Did)

UPDATE: By way of Pro Football Talk, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora is reporting that Pacman Jones' workout was held as planned earlier this evening.

"He's running the 40 right now and just did an interview with the camera crew we have there," La Canfora said via e-mail. 

La Canfora also said that five teams are present.

The cause of confusion was over the fact that Jones' workout was not held at the same place as Tulane's pro day. 

This is a prime example of why it's not a good idea to jump to conclusions.
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From The Times-Picayune down in New Orleans:

Former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones did not appear for a workout as expected Friday in New Orleans. There was no immediate word on why he chose to cancel the widely publicized appearance.

Jones was supposed to hold his own workout for scouts after Tulane University finished its Pro Day. The Jones appearance was neither organized nor sanctioned by Tulane and school officials at the Pro Day said they had no information on Jones scrapping his workout.

Considering the Lions were scheduled to meet with Jones this morning, it is entirely possible that a deal was agreed to, making a workout pointless.  If that isn't the case and Jones didn't sign with another team, however, he has some serious explaining to do.  Even if Jones had held a workout and it went well, there's no guarantee that a team would sign him simply because of the off the field concerns.  If Pacman did indeed blow off his workout and doesn't have a valid excuse, I'd say the chances of him returning to the NFL are for sure out the window.

Obviously it's not a good idea to jump to conclusions since we have yet to get an explanation, but unless Jones has been signed or there was an emergency of some sort, I sure wouldn't want to be his agent and have to battle the PR firestorm that is likely to erupt in the coming hours.

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Workout IS happening

There’s a report on Pro Football Talk by Mike Florio that the workout is indeed happening. Jim Varney of the New Orleans Times-Picayune thought the workout was at Tulane. Apparently it’s not. Sounds like another case of a bad rumor turning into a bad report.

by Lion4Life on Mar 19, 2010 5:39 PM EDT reply actions  

so the workout was just at a different location?

i was under the impression 4 different teams were sending reps so it would be hard to mix that up?

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by DrewMoney$$$ on Mar 19, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

it will very

interesting to see what haps here…. if the lions get him and be performs ABOVE expectations… he might be a steal… without a pick, we can focus the draft to our other weaknesses

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Mar 19, 2010 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

per andy simms

landon johnson has agreed to a 1 yr deal with the lions

http://twitter.com/andysimms

by DR GRUBE on Mar 19, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope he returns to his form with the Bengals.....

He was pretty solid there.

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Mar 19, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crazy happenings...

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by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 19, 2010 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

He ran a 4.42 at his workout and only managed a 4.47 at his pro day in 2005. I say give him a shot and see what he has left. Schwartz does know best though.

by severs28 on Mar 19, 2010 7:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Do you have a link to that??

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by KDawg on Mar 19, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Mar 19, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hell yeah.....

4.42…..that is not bad for a guy who has been around for a minute. I say he would be an upgrade over anyone we have, and I would like to see us sign him.

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Mar 19, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

did u seriously WAIT for that dude to post the link instead of doing a LIL bit of RESEARCH yourself? thought i was lazy, jesus

by DR GRUBE on Mar 19, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have other things to do

I happened to be at work and I didn’t have time to do research about Pacman Jones. I had interest in what he was saying though, and so I politely asked for the link. Not only that, but I already told you another time that you are supposed to provide links when you make statements of fact on this site (pretty sure it is in the rules somewhere). Lastly, what is it to you? Maybe you should mind your own business.

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Mar 20, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

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