Pacman Jones Not in the Lions' Plans?
by Sean Yuille on May 2, 2010 6:27 PM EDT
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PrintPacman Jones has expressed his hope that the Lions will offer him a chance to rejoin the NFL, but according to Tom Kowalski, that doesn't appear likely, at least not anytime soon.
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is fond of saying he's a man who likes to keep his options open, and that's why the Lions aren't slamming the door completely shut on Pacman Jones. However, according to sources close to the situation, the Lions have no plans to sign Jones in the foreseeable future.
I guess how big of a story this really is depends on your definition of the phrase "foreseeable future." While the Lions may not be interested in Jones right now, this report could mean that Detroit will just go to training camp with what they have and then bring in Jones if there is a need to upgrade the cornerback position. That seems to be the most likely scenario since Martin Mayhew didn't exactly sound like he was ready to even set up a meeting the last time he was asked about Jones. Like Kowalski said, Mayhew isn't shutting any doors because he wants to keep this option open, but at the same time, nothing sounds remotely imminent, and any developments on the Pacman front probably will have to wait until training camp gets going.
As for Jones, he recently said in a radio interview that he is "talking to a couple teams -- the Lions, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Jacksonville." Jones admitted that no team "has really made a major move yet," but he reiterated that he is working hard to get another opportunity to play in the NFL and that his troublesome days are behind him.
Just based on what Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said about the extent of Cincinnati's talks with Jones' agent, it certainly looks like the Lions will have the option of waiting until the summer to make a move if they decide the cornerback position needs a new face. No teams have expressed any solid interest as far as we know (Cincinnati definitely doesn't sound too interested), and the Lions haven't even set up a meeting with Jones yet. That is the next step in this process, and considering nothing appears to be planned right now, it looks like the Lions can and will wait to see what happens. I personally am on the Jones bandwagon based on his recent comments and the lack of depth at cornerback, but it looks like we will have to wait and see how training camp develops before anything too substantial happens with him and the Lions -- if anything does happen, that is.
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according to sources close to the situation
Tom Kowalski uses this source alot, and so many times he is wrong in his asumptions of the Lions plans. He is losing his credibility with me.
dude thats so true
Lets sign a veteran LB, lets get a solid CB i believe in Bullocks at safety. lets go lionsssssssssssssssssssss
by DetroitLions 4 life on May 2, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He lost his GD credibility before he even HAD it!!!
I’ve been saying that for how long now? That guy talks out of the side of his neck, SOBER mind you!
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
until someone from the Lions' FO came out and say they are not signing Jones. I will still think there is a ....
chance he could end up in Detroit.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
Interesting
Do you have any examples of his wild assertions being proven false? Just asking. I wonder if he is better at some types of predictions rather than others.
by ATL Lion on May 3, 2010 1:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yes here's one
http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2010/3/8/1363605/tom-kowalski-lions-wont-pursue
and the Lions did pusue him.
I suppose we'll just have to see about Pacman
"Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind." - Pride Leader, Sean Yuille, wielder of the Ban Hammer.
2010 Wests Tigers : Current record - 4-2 : Current Position - 7th : Last game - Defeated by Canterbury Bulldogs 24 - 4
truefully
If we don’t go after him I will beileve schwartz and mayhew have a good reason..If they do well than I will keep a open mind towards him.
Louis Delmas is gonna lay the MAC down on your candyass.
"Your city was burnt down by a fucking COW! That takes a whole epic collective of stupid" Jazzy @ bears fan
by The Profiler on May 2, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Based on the Lions and other NFL teams reactions to his workouts there is only one sane conclusion to be reached.
The dude is just not that good. In fact, he must be downright awful.
The less sane conclusion is that there is some kind of NFL conspiracy against Mr. Jones.
you make a lot of sense
will james is also looking for a job
unless will james made it rain somewhere
Travis Fisher is also available...
…perhaps we have just addressed all of our secondary concerns!
Wonder why he played in the CFL and not the UFL
And why is it his personal trainer is his agent, do you think the other agents had some inside infomation , I hope that throws gas on the conspiracy fire.
donno where to post so will here
on another blog i read we have been talking about our uni’s partcley the pants and helmet… most agree on going back to blue pants and some one came up with this for helmet
and
blue one is my fave see that the home uni and blue pants that be sick
Hate the helmets!!
Stick to the old ones!!! The Lions in black experiment failed once before.
I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver
Pic - me in one of my LIONS shirts
agree to a point.. that why i dont want the black helment..
we did better with the blue pants.. and that why i want them back and blue helment s well
The blue one isn't horrible
But it still looks too arena league for me. I say stick to what we have now. Wouldn’t mind seeing some Honolulu Blue pants though.
My personal opinion...
is that the blue helmet is SA-WEET! How about the blue one for home, and a white or silver one for away games? I think that would be cool.
Even if it was just the blue one…I really love blue!
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
Please No!!
I have dealt with enough uniform changes and those are ugly.
I heard on the BS Report that the Oakland Raiders black and silver came from two places. The Black was from the Army teams and the Silver came from the Lions. Mike Lombardi was telling the story and he said it showed how prestigious the Lions uniforms were.
If we do anything go back to the Barry-era uniforms.
They both look alright
Prefer the normal silver ones though.
"Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind." - Pride Leader, Sean Yuille, wielder of the Ban Hammer.
2010 Wests Tigers : Current record - 4-2 : Current Position - 7th : Last game - Defeated by Canterbury Bulldogs 24 - 4
by Hyperion Ecta on May 3, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the current uni's....classic looking with a touch of new school.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
Hey guys...
Maybe they are actually trying to develop and ##GASP## start using helmets that actually help prevent concussions and serious head and neck injuries!! My God that would be terrible wouldn’t it? Get out of the 50’s and 60’s….get with the now.
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
Forgive the dripping sarcasm please...lol
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
On Pacman
I think that he is in the same boat as Caleb Campbell. He is rusty and it will take a season or two for a team to invest into him before he is up to playing speed again. With his past track record, and all the young talent around, namely for us guys like Berry and Spievey, he is option number two. I am surprised a team like Cleveland or the Raiders have not picked him up yet. But yes he has the raw talent but he is not up to playing speed. So I think most clubs would rather invest in a guy 2-6 years younger and with good character rather than question marks. With that said I think he is worth investing into more so than a guy like Eric King. King will never be a pro bowl player, Adam can be in a year or two.
This is the greatest Lions uniform ever, and it should be worn as our Home Jerseys, immediately
Classy, timeless, intimidating… and so obvious. What’s stopping them?
"We’re going to be in bed with each other. It’s like a marriage." - Stephon Marbury, on his relationship with Jamal Crawford.
It's a pure aesthetic difference.
Say whatever you want, that’s a badass colorset.
"We’re going to be in bed with each other. It’s like a marriage." - Stephon Marbury, on his relationship with Jamal Crawford.
the branding and marketing classes inside my head scream
DATED
I would love that blue helmet, captures attention, speaks well for the brand, is a dominant color compared to the matte grey
It'd be nice to have a (potential) upgrade at corner going into camp.
Plus if he’s going to try to play at a pro level he should be training with other current pros, ASAP.
"We’re going to be in bed with each other. It’s like a marriage." - Stephon Marbury, on his relationship with Jamal Crawford.
Which camp?
Seems to me that the FO has their scouting report complete on Pac-Man. Which would mean that are well aware of what he is and is not capable of.
I don’t understand your question of “IF he’s going to TRY to play at the pro-level”….. He was a damn fine pro when he wasn’t being a rain maker.
All that being said, I would hope that if a signing was planned, it would be before the start of training camp, not before that. Rookie camps and mini-camps are probably not the best place for any distraction… in Training camp, no one cares who you are, everyone is just trying to make the team.
Here it is the beginning of may and you have Killer and the rest of the media throwing carrots to string us along…. I don’t expect Pac-Man to be signed until the end of July-beginning of august… if he’s signed at all.
It's been awhile since he has played in the NFL.
nitpick my comment, whatever- but you understand what I mean. It’s not good to sit out as long as Jones has.
"We’re going to be in bed with each other. It’s like a marriage." - Stephon Marbury, on his relationship with Jamal Crawford.
I agree with this.
I’m still on the fence about Adam Jones, but if they are going to bring him in I want him to be the shutdown corner they want/need for the next few years at least. I think his chances for success are only increased with his early presence at the OTA’s.
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." -Mark Twain
He could help a lot
Even if hes just a nickle / return guy.Its drops the lowest DB of the roster=instant upgrade.
We are probably waiting for June 1 Cuts
While it would be nice to have him in camp as early as possible, we are probably waiting around to see which vets may become available come June 1. I have no idea who, but teams loaded at CB like the Jets now may start to have to cut some players that could start for us and still outplay Jones. You have to believe Mayhew has his eyes on a few potential players with this status and wants to see how that market plays out before entering into an agreement with Jones.
Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz! - The Great Yogurt
Give it up Pacman Sucks !!!
39 games-146 tackles-1 sack-2 forced fumbles-4 int`s-2 teams-could not make it in Canada- music or wrestling, he is a basket case not what we want, theres got to be better guys with less baggage out there. There is a reason he is still unemployed. I don`t think he was even one of the 10 best for the years he played. Character counts as the front office is showing, this would be a step backwards as far as i am thinking. We are not the Raiders. Can you really see him in a locker room with Stafford, Follett and Suh. Anti-virus activate now. I would rather struggle with out him for a year, and give someone else a chance.
1 slice, 1 beer, 5 more reps.
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