Global Grind member Ktmoze grinded a story about the Dallas Cowboys acquiring troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones from Tennessee. Although Pacman is an extremely talented cornerback, the Titans were forced to trade him for pennies on the dollar due to his ongoing legal troubles. While it may appear that Dallas got the better of the deal, we must take serious consideration to the distraction Pacman's arrival will cause the rest of the team.
This move virtually guarantees that the clubhouse atmosphere will be similar to a circus for the entire 2008 season. The ratings-hungry media will have countless sub plots and angles to explore while the Cowboys begin their quest for a championship. Los Angeles may not have an NFL team, but the Cowboys are as Hollywood as you can possibly get. Let's explore the stories that will be beaten into our heads for the next 8 months....
1. Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson are attention whores.
The star quarterback with the million dollar smile is dating the blonde pop singer with a rack the size of Charles Barkley' head. You can't possibly get any more cliche than this and the media takes every opportunity possible to include Jessica in affairs of the Dallas Cowboys. Tony took her to Mexico last year and it somehow turned into a national crisis.
2. Terrell Owens is an attention whore.
I love T.O. and I've been a fan/supporter of his since his early days playing in San Francisco. However, it doesn't change the fact that he does whatever he can to draw attention to himself every year. Whether it's fighting with fellow players, dancing too much in the endzone, accidentally overdosing on pain pills, or arguing with the media, Terrell Owens practically lives on the front page of the paper.
3. Jerry Jones is an attention whore.
Jerry Jones is the most flamboyant ego-driven team owner in the NFL hands down. He loves the cameras (that fact is supported by his face lift), and he loves throwing money around.
4. Tank Johnson is a criminal.
Tank has been arrested like 83 times in the last few years and has already been suspended by the NFL for 10 games. If he gets in any more trouble whatsoever, he may be suspended for an entire season (or more)
When you add these sub plots together, you'll soon realize that you've forgotten theres an actual "football game" to be played. I personally think that the press and their thirst for blood will make it virtually impossible for anyone to focus on winning games. Lord forbid anyone on the team gets into trouble, it's going to be an absolute carnival in the locker room.
Do you think the Dallas Cowboys have too many distractions on their team to actually be successful? Was adding Pacman Jones a good idea? -Sportaphile