Jerry Jones accepts blame for Pacman Jones' suspension
November 21st, 2008 - 10:25am -
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
That’s why Jones is willing to take another chance on Pacman Jones because he feels responsible for what happened.
"Because it was my guy there that created the problem," Jerry Jones said. "You might not have had the confusion with a third party. It would be like a brother grabbing you around the neck where as somebody that’s not a family member might not grab you around the neck. I think it’s not an excuse. I think our plan had some confusion in it."
Jerry Jones broke the news Wednesday that Pacman Jones will be eligible to return from six-game suspension Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh. He is expected to practice with the team Monday and will be suspended the next two games against San Francisco and Seattle.
"I’m happy that hopefully he has done what he needed to do and is doing what he needs to do to get ready for himself," Cowboys secondary coach Dave Campo said.
Pacman Jones’ return will create another distraction for this team trying to position itself for a playoff berth. The Cowboy started the turnaround last week with a 14-10 victory in Washington.
Some teammates are cautious when they talk about Pacman Jones’ return and the distraction it again will create.
"Hopefully you keep those distractions as little as possible," tight end Jason Witten said. "The team has got to stay focused; you can’t allow that to be a distraction for us and that’s not easy. ... Hopefully he accepts his role, too, and understands that we’ve got a challenge, and we need to him to be a part of that."
Defensive end Marcus Spears said he was happy for Pacman Jones, but will "pray that he can" remain out of trouble off the field.
Austin injury update
Receiver Miles Austin, who suffered a lateral collateral ligament injury Sunday, believes this setback is not as serious as his first in the preseason.
Austin was knocked out for two preseason games and the season opener with an MCL sprain. The latest injury, again to his right knee, is expected to keep him out at least two weeks. He could miss just two games and be ready to return Dec. 7 against Pittsburgh.
Owens returns
Wide receiver Terrell Owens, who missed practice Wednesday because he had flu-like symptoms, returned Thursday.
By RICK HERRIN
IRVING — Dallas Cowboys owner-general manager Jerry Jones is blaming himself for the Adam "Pacman" Jones’ suspension.
That’s why Jones is willing to take another chance on Pacman Jones because he feels responsible for what happened.
"Because it was my guy there that created the problem," Jerry Jones said. "You might not have had the confusion with a third party. It would be like a brother grabbing you around the neck where as somebody that’s not a family member might not grab you around the neck. I think it’s not an excuse. I think our plan had some confusion in it."
Jerry Jones broke the news Wednesday that Pacman Jones will be eligible to return from six-game suspension Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh. He is expected to practice with the team Monday and will be suspended the next two games against San Francisco and Seattle.
"I’m happy that hopefully he has done what he needed to do and is doing what he needs to do to get ready for himself," Cowboys secondary coach Dave Campo said.
Pacman Jones’ return will create another distraction for this team trying to position itself for a playoff berth. The Cowboy started the turnaround last week with a 14-10 victory in Washington.
Some teammates are cautious when they talk about Pacman Jones’ return and the distraction it again will create.
"Hopefully you keep those distractions as little as possible," tight end Jason Witten said. "The team has got to stay focused; you can’t allow that to be a distraction for us and that’s not easy. ... Hopefully he accepts his role, too, and understands that we’ve got a challenge, and we need to him to be a part of that."
Defensive end Marcus Spears said he was happy for Pacman Jones, but will "pray that he can" remain out of trouble off the field.
Austin injury update
Receiver Miles Austin, who suffered a lateral collateral ligament injury Sunday, believes this setback is not as serious as his first in the preseason.
Austin was knocked out for two preseason games and the season opener with an MCL sprain. The latest injury, again to his right knee, is expected to keep him out at least two weeks. He could miss just two games and be ready to return Dec. 7 against Pittsburgh.
Owens returns
Wide receiver Terrell Owens, who missed practice Wednesday because he had flu-like symptoms, returned Thursday.
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