Two bits of Cowboys news.....

[duckmeat]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones is done for the season.

The team said Thursday that Jones, one of Dallas' two first-round draft picks, will be placed on injured reserve because of a big left toe injury sustained while doing rehabilitation after hurting his left hamstring Oct. 12.

Jones returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the team now says that was to evaluate his ability to play with the toe injury. It is the first time the team confirmed Jones had a setback during rehab for the hamstring, which has healed.

Based on that practice and an evaluation by a foot and ankle specialist who reviewed an MRI of Jones' foot, the Cowboys decided Jones couldn't play again this season.

Jones rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns in his six games. He also returned 16 kickoffs for a 27.1-yard average, including a 98-yard touchdown.</div></div>

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ARLINGTON, Texas -- The NFL is giving Adam "Pacman" Jones another chance

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell, but he must miss two more games -- this Sunday and the following game on Thanksgiving. He'll be back Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh.

"He much appreciates the Cowboys and Jerry Jones for standing behind him and encouraging him, and he's grateful to the commissioner," said Worrick Robinson, Adam Jones' Nashville-based attorney.

Jerry Jones would not reveal any conditions the commissioner may have imposed and the league office said it would not have any immediate comment. However, Robinson, said, "He knows what he has to do. It's very clear."

"He's a long way, a long way from having clear sailing," Jerry Jones said.

Adam Jones was suspended from the entire 2007 season because of multiple incidents while with the Tennessee Titans. Over the offseason, he was traded to Dallas and then given another chance by Goodell. The Cowboys gave him a security team to help keep him in line, but on Oct. 7, Jones got into an alcohol-related scuffle with one of the bodyguards during a private party at a Dallas hotel.

Jones spent part of his time away undergoing alcohol rehabilitation.

"He has demonstrated something very important to all of us," Jerry Jones said.

It also will be up to Pacman to police himself. The Cowboys will no longer be providing bodyguards.

"It all starts with him and his decision-making," Robinson said. "He's comfortable making decisions for himself."

Robinson said the alcohol therapy was "something he needed to do."

"The real issue was more than allegations of an incident at a Dallas hotel," Robinson said. "There were personal issues that, until addressed, there was a likelihood of another incident occurring."

Jerry Jones said Adam Jones can have "limited participation" this week, but would not be part of full-squad practices or conditioning. He can return to practice Monday.

Goodell suspended Adam Jones indefinitely on Oct. 14, saying he'd put a timeframe on it after the cornerback missed at least four games. This decision means it will be a six-game suspension. Jones also missed the entire 2007 season. By the time he returns, he will have been suspended from 22 of a possible 28 games.

A few hours before the announcement, teammates said they would welcome him back.

Tank Johnson, who has the locker next to Jones and also has been through an NFL suspension for off-field troubles, said he's spoken frequently with Adam Jones.

"He's just chomping at the bit to get back and come back and be successful," Johnson said. "He knows we're all with him and we're never going to turn our back on him and as soon as he gets back it will be business as usual. I can't wait to have 21 next to me in the locker."

Added quarterback Tony Romo: "When he was here he worked very hard and he helped us. He's a good football player and I don't see why you wouldn't welcome a guy back that works hard on the practice field."

Jones still leads the club with 11 passes defensed; nobody else had more than five. His 27 tackles are second-best among defensive backs. He also forced a fumble and recovered one.

Jones was Dallas' main punter returner, averaging 5 yards per return on 16 attempts. He had a long of only 18 yards after leading the league in punt returns in 2006. He also had an NFL-best three touchdowns on punt returns that season.</div></div>

[duckmeat]

Losing Felix is a huge loss, obviously.

And as for Pacman, ah...I'm done with him.

[R13]

Losing Felix is tough, not that bad though. IMO Choice is just as good and will fill his spot nicely.

[duckmeat]

Choice is pretty good, but he isn't a change of pace back like Felix was. This hurts the Cowboys. He was their dynamic playmaker.

[Xknight52]

Pac is back isn't he?

[duckmeat]

Unfortunately...He'll fail again, just watch and see. Probably not until the offseason, but it will happen. I really hope that he won't, but who knows. If the guy ever stays outta trouble long enough to show through on his potential, he could be scary good.

[Xknight52]

I hope he can turn his career around, hes a great player!

[Slobber Knocker]

I do not know about GREAT player. He has some talent but GREAT.......a Deion he will never be. I did not like Deion's cockiness but he could back up his talk. I have yet to see that out of Adam Jones. As of now, I just think he is an average defensive back.

[Biggin]

hes an above average player talent wise


i root for him, hes made mistakes, but who hasnt?