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Is Michael Irvin Pacman’s Middle Man?
Pacman Jones wants to be a Dallas Cowboy. He’s told the world that. He said it again today on ESPN.
On Michael Irvin’s radio show today, Pacman sort of took responsibility for his mistakes. He also was a bit defiant and countered some police reports. But why was he on Irvin’s radio show? I think I know why.
There is no secret that a lot of Cowboys fans listen to his radio show. That makes sense. It is also well known that Irvin is still very close to owner Jerry Jones. No secret there. Was this a public relations stunt, led by Jerry himself?
Ed Werder, an ESPN reporter, said it is 50-50 if the Cowboys get Pacman. I think it is already a done deal.
“There is no where else I would want to play now. This is it,” Pacman told reporters today after the Irvin show.
Then Irvin speaks:
“I was against it first but after sitting with him you could tell he is heading in the right place.”
Whoopsie. Did Irvin accidentally spill the beans with that comment?
What was Irvin exactly against at first? He was against Pacman becoming a Cowboy. But, after sitting with him for a mere three hours in a public relations stunt, he thinks Pacman is turning a new leaf. Fine. But it doesn’t really matter.
Werner reported that Jerry is mostly concerned with the public relations hit he will take for trading for Pacman. So, is it possible Jerry asked Irvin to interview Pacman in a public relations stunt to start rolling the ball toward fans accepting Pacman? It’s a theory I think holds its weight against the circumstantial evidence I presented in this post. But when it comes down to it, I don’t think it really freaking matters what Pacman says. He still sounds like a thug, but it doesn’t matter. None of this public relations plan has meaning until he actually becomes a Cowboy and plays a full season as a Cowboy.
When that happens, then we can judge his play and his character with what he says in public. Right now, Pacman is a troubled thug.
However, if the Cowboys can get him at a cheap price, and give him a chance to turn that leaf, I am all for it. There is no risk–other than the media frenzy that would develop if Pacman found himself in trouble again–in giving someone a second chance. If the Cowboys were to drop Pacman if he got in trouble agai, would that cause problems for the team? I am not sure it would. It’s not like he is coming in with a clean slate. He is coming in with a troubled past and a second chance. Why the media would blame the Cowboys for any possible Pacman failure would be inane.
So, Pacman is right. He is on a cliff. And it will be up to him whether he throws himself off it onto a bed of rocks.
You heard it here first. Michael Irvin is in fact Pacman Jones’s middle man. He introduced Jones to all his best drug connections and some high priced strippers.
March 25th, 2008 at 9:47 pmTulip, let it go dude… The Redskins have their own worries.Signing Pacman is a catch-22. If Pacman is given a 2nd chance and he is successful and turns his life around, the 2nd chance giver will be praised, however, if Pacman falls off that cliff, the 2nd chance giver will be ridiculed.I think if you can get him cheap, then you go for it. The backlash will be there regardless. If its not Pacman, it will be some other player, pick or trade that will get the fans and media in a frenzy. I’m not a win at all cost type of fan but there is room for a Pacman on this team as long as he toes the line, as soon as he steps out of line, he’s gone. If he understands that and the fans understand that then it should be a no brainer.
March 26th, 2008 at 5:19 amTulip, what the hell was that? You are once again on watch. This is not looking good for you. Your comments, while on watch, will be red flagged. I then have the power to edit the comments to make you look really stupid, all in fun, to make my readers laugh and enjoy coming here again. Geez, Tulip. Never have I had to do this before. You are now on full watch.
March 26th, 2008 at 5:54 amTulip I got two words for you JIM ZORN.HAHAHAHAHHAAHA
March 26th, 2008 at 6:20 amtulip just wants attention, dont give it to him.even if pacman is a done deal and he does get reinstated before the draft, i still think we should still draft a cb first round. keep an eye on brandon flowers, for some reason his stock dropped because he didnt run fast at the combine, eventhough a slower time was expected. but dont let that time fool you, he could easily develop into a shutdown corner. he’ll almost definatley be available at 28, and that would be a steal
March 26th, 2008 at 6:46 amTulip is retarded….anyhow, I didnt agree with the whole "trading for pacman" deal even more since he is not reinstated yet but I can accept it since this looks like is going to happen. hey Kyle I wouldnt draft brandon flowers 1-he’s too short (5′9), taller receivers would just abuse him. 2-like you said he he didnt run fast. you all know who I think we should take corner with that 22nd pick…
March 26th, 2008 at 6:53 amjust read an article saying that cinncy may danlge Chad Jonson for some D help….andddd i know a DE(spears) and a LB(aydelle) that i woulndt maind saying goodbye to …instead of our first round pick…what do you think L-HAT?
March 26th, 2008 at 9:22 amOh come on Landry. Get a sense of humor. Irvin just recently had problems with drugs and you decided to use the word middle man to describe him in your title. What exactly was so horrible about poking fun of the fact that Jones would pick Michael Irvin to keep him on that cliff? What standards do you actually use to determine who goes on this terrifying "list" of yours? They seem completely arbitrary and biased and your histrionics are over the top.
March 26th, 2008 at 11:16 amTulip, you will not be entertained here with your vile. You are under Landry Hat watch. Soon, Lance will be here.
March 26th, 2008 at 12:52 pmtulip doesnt know what to do since the gayskins havent done anything in free-agency and hes just scared because the gayskins have no chance to get into the playoffs so hes just talking trash while he can, as soon as the season starts he will realize how bad his team sucks
March 26th, 2008 at 1:15 pmErik, your post would have been far more clever if you had called my team the "gayskins" one more time. Really, that joke never gets old. Because we’re as gay as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck after their "half time quickie."
March 26th, 2008 at 3:00 pmnumber_9 flowers is listed at 5-10, which is one inch under newman. and just because he ran a slow 40 time doesnt mean he plays slow (devin hester ran a 4.41) in no way am i saying hes as fast as hester, but he definatley plays faster, and ive seen him time after time close on a comeback route an make the play. i agree, he doesnt have the measurables, but the guy can flat out play.
March 26th, 2008 at 6:25 pmWell it seems that this Pacman deal is going to go thru. I was just thinking how this is going to change the look of the Cowboys come draft time and this season. For one does this bring up talk on McFadden again now that Jerry wont feel like he has to take a corner with his first pick. Also if Pacman is here will there be a chance Anthony Henry might get be a saftey. Where will this leave Roy Williams maybe he gains some weight and he becomes a linebacker but we already have so many already. Does anyone else have any idea what might happen just curious to hear some ideas.
March 26th, 2008 at 7:26 pmI don’t think any of our players would want to switch positions. last year in training camp Henry stated that he would not wanna change positions. I still think we should draft a corner in the 1st round even if we get Pacman. Having 3 good corners will make Roy waaaaay less of a liability back there. If we add Pacman and draft a corner maybe moving Henry would be a good idea if he is up for it.
March 26th, 2008 at 7:50 pmIronman, you may need to change the link you use for posting on my site.
I wouldn’t be hurt if the Cowboys traded Spears and and Ayodele….for CHad Johnson. But I doubt they take that. Maybe.
March 26th, 2008 at 9:45 pm