Adam "Pacman" Jones is known for two things: 1) getting Chris Berman to go "wha-wha-wha-wha" when Sportscenter. 2) Getting in trouble and being suspended. Recently, the troubled cornerback was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have been plagued with players making poor decisions in the past (i.e. Odell Thurman, Chris Henry, Frostee Rucker, Deltha O'Neal, Reggie McNeal, etc.), but have some other stories of getting others back on the right track (Cedric Benson, Tank Johnson). Some people defended the signing of the infamous "Pacman" with these success stories, but if you didn't notice, there were only 2 compared to 5+.
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Well, i mean "Pacman" does have talent, don't get me wrong. He is quite the punt returner (3 return touchdowns for the Titans in 2006? Hoo-Rah!). His 5 yards per return in 2008 should definitely be useful for the Bengals. I mean Quan Cosby could amass only a meager 11.9 yards per return, weak!!!....wait....
I mean what about Pacman's game changing ability at the cornerback position? I mean Boomer must have had a reason for "wha-wha-ing"...right? I mean look at what he did for the Cowboys in 2008. "Pacman" garnered an indispensable 0 interceptions. He also only had four before 2008, (in 2006 for the Titans). Without "Pacman", the Bengals depth at corner would have been tested. Young stars-in-the-making Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph slacked last year, nabbing a paltry 6 picks apiece....wait....
I mean back-up/nickel corner Morgan Trent may have played well last season, however, being young and upcoming means he could fall off at anytime (the same could be said for J.J. or Leon!!!). Good idea bringing in Jones for the purpose of filling in if Trent falters or J.J. or Leon Hall get injured...I mean second round pick Brandon Ghee can't be counted on, better turn to the 26 year-old convicted "Pacman" to solidify your cornerback depth....wait....
¡ In Conclusion !: The Bengals signed Adam "Pacman" Jones, no argument can be made against that. It is a proven fact, not some worthless opinion which is exactly what a blog is for, so why did i write on this story? Simply because there is no reason for the Bengals to have signed the renown "Pacman". With solid cornerback depth and a surefire punt returner in second-year man Quan Cosby, the Bengals money could have been used for a more benevolent purpose. "Pacman" may prove me wrong and may go on to have a great season, and if so I wish him congratulations. Unfortunately it is more likely he ends up in the "Big House" than the pro-bowl. Who knows, but according to the factual, never-fail Theory of Averages (as used by Dusty Baker), Adam Jones is not going to benefit the Bengals in anyway this season.
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