Does ‘Pacman’ Deserve His Suspension?
Adam Jones, formerly known as “Pacman” Jones, missed all of last season while serving a 17-month suspension for repeated off-field misbehavior. The Cowboys, who acquired Jones in the off-season, hired several bodyguards and a driver to accompany Jones everywhere he went. They also forbade him from attending bars and strip clubs, where many of his altercations had taken place. On Oct. 7, at a private party, Jones was reportedly involved in a scuffle with one of his bodyguards, Tommy Jones. Police were called, but the dispute had ended by the time they arrived, and the bodyguard declined to press charges. The Cowboys decided the incident was not serious enough to punish him, with owner Jerry Jones calling it an “aberration.” The cornerback was allowed to play in Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. On Tuesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that Jones would be suspended indefinitely; Jones will miss at least four games, during which time he will receive treatment and alcohol co
