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Is the NFL Learning Its Lesson?

 
What can I say about the rough seas brewing in the NFL? Legal troubles around every turn. It's time for the NFL to lay down the law and make sure this the NFL doesn't end up the "No Future Law" league. Exhibit A: Adam "Pacman" Jones Exhibit B: Plaxico Burress Exhibit A: I don't believe I've seen a player given more chance than I have with Adam "Pacman" Jones. A man who turned a new leaf and wanted to drop his troubled "Pacman" nickname but hasn't shown a reason why we should. Jones will rejoin his teammates on a limited basis and then return to full-time practice. His first game back will be on Dec. 7 in Pittsburgh against the Steelers. Worrick Robinson, Adam Jones' Nashville-based attorney said, "He much appreciates the Cowboys and Jerry Jones for standing behind him and encouraging him, and he's grateful to the commissioner. It all starts with him and his decision-making. He's comfortable making decisions for himself." Robinson continued by saying, "There was a period of time where ... (link)

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