So how is the NFL career of Pacman Jones not over? While his felony charges are the story, let’s take it bigger picture: he’s got a yearlong suspension to serve and assuming he doesn’t go to jail on these charges, who truly thinks the guy won’t get in trouble again? It’s like asking whether or not a young Hollywood starlet (enter name here) won’t do blow for a year.

Jones is too gully for the NFL – he’s not some wannabe gangsta like Larry Johnson of the Chiefs. It’s difficult for us to get too worked up about Jones’ predicament … we’ve been breathlessly reporting on the DB making it rain since this all started in February (Sporting News radio totally broke this story the day after it went down).

The Titans have already taken the ‘he’s not our problem now’ stance, which leads us to believe he’s done with them. The Titans are like us – petty crimes and misdemeanors (see Webber, Chris) are unlikely to disturb us. Tolerance wavers around weapons and tends not to extend to felonies. The NFL is close to needing a PR overhaul, and Pacman’s going to be their test case.

Here’s why we don’t think he’ll play another down in the NFL – even if he doesn’t do one second in jail for these felonies, he’s still going to need to steer clear of trouble from February 2008 to August 2008. Six months of no strip clubs? Six months avoiding his posse? Arena football and the CFA are possibilities … and for two leagues needing any kind pub, both should take a chance on the guy.

When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong: Pacman Jones (Sportscolumn)
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