Reports: Pacman signed, will join team today

[BACH]

http://dnj.midsouthnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050816/SPORTS/508160312/1006

Reports: Pacman signed, will join team today

By DAVID BOCLAIR
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NASHVILLE — Members of the security staff at the Tennessee Titans' training facility were told to be ready for the arrival of cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Monday evening.
Later, Nashville television stations reported that the sixth overall selection in this year's draft had agreed to contract terms and was scheduled to join the team for its workouts today. The long-awaited accord between the club and its highest draft choice in 10 years (terms were not immediately available but are believed to be for approximately $18 million in guaranteed money) apparently has been reached and has ended the most protracted contract talks in the Middle Tennessee history of the franchise.

The Titans opened training camp July 28 and had their first on-field workouts the following day. Jones has been absent the entire time while his representatives and general manager Floyd Reese negotiated in fits and starts while every other Tennessee draft pick and other first-rounders across the league had deals in place. After former Auburn running back Ronnie Brown signed with Miami early in the day Monday, Jones was one of only three first-round picks who had not come to terms.

As recently as Friday, attempts between the two sides to get together failed, and Jones' agent Michael Huyghue returned to his Jacksonville office after having spent fewer than 48 hours in Middle Tennessee.

Jones has spent the last several weeks in Jacksonville working with a personal trainer under the direction of Huyghue. He also has dealt with several legal issues and last week filed a $7.5 million civil lawsuit against the manager of a downtown nightclub.

"I will tell you that I think in terms of where he is today physically ... when he reported to the club in May, right after he was drafted, I don't think he was in as good a shape — close to as good a shape — as he's in today," Huyghue said recently. "His weight is much better (than) when we were first working with him. I think emotionally he's in a much stronger position. ... I think in terms of putting him in the best position to go forward and be a representative player in this community, I think he's in an excellent position for that."
Originally published August 16, 2005

WOW!! Didn't see this one coming so soon after the law-suit...

That leaves Benson and Pollack as the only unsigned players. BTW Isn't it pretty embarrasing that the Bengals can't get the #18 pick signed??

 

[Southpaw]

Maybe Adam's lawyer needed a big buck retainer before proceeding with his frivolous lawsuit.

The Bengals never seem to sign their #1 draft pick until everyone else has signed.

 

[BACH]

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050816/SPORTS01/508160362/1002/SPORTS

Pacman to sign 5-year deal

Top pick may be ready to start practice today

By JIM WYATT
Staff Writer


The Titans and first-round pick Pacman Jones agreed in principle on a five-year contract last night and the cornerback could be on the practice field as early as today.

Titans General Manager Floyd Reese and agent Michael Huyghue were still discussing some of the language in the deal late last night, which could pose a few final sticking points.

But after on-and-off negotiations over the past few weeks, both sides were optimistic a deal was imminent as Jones visited Baptist Sports Park yesterday to meet with Titans officials.

"We are at the last straw,'' Huyghue said last night. "We still have some work to do, but I think it's safe to say he'll be playing by Friday (preseason game at Atlanta).''

After cutting off talks last Thursday, Huyghue and his colleague Brodie Waters picked up talks again yesterday with Reese and Titans General Counsel Steve Underwood.

The two sides agreed on a deal with guaranteed money in the $13.5 million range, and last night the Titans were sending the language portion of the contract — clauses, incentives, etc. — to Huyghue in Jacksonville, Fla.

The parties are expected to iron out some of the final details this morning.

Barring any last-minute complications the deal could be completed by the time the Titans practice at 4 p.m.

Reese did not return a phone call from The Tennessean last night. Coach Jeff Fisher confirmed he met with Jones in person earlier yesterday and was optimistic a deal would be completed soon.

"I think Pac wants to get into camp. I know Mike wants to get it done, and Floyd wants to get it done. I'll just say the events of the day were a step in the right direction,'' Fisher said. "I am encouraged. I believe right now things are closer than they've ever been.''

Jones, the sixth overall pick in the draft, has missed all of training camp so far (25 practices). He has been working out in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jones was also spotted chatting with fans at a convenience store near Baptist Sports Park yesterday and he remained in town last night.

Asked if Jones indicated he planned on staying in Nashville until his contract is finalized, Fisher said: "Common sense tells you if it is getting closer he would work his way back to the vicinity of the practice field.''

I'm surprised that Pac-Man's arrest and behavior didn't have a larger effect on his deal. The Titans still gave him $13.5M garanteed despite one arrest AND getting caught smooking MJ in a night club.

 

[joeshmo]

I'm surprised that Pac-Man arrest and behavior didn't have a larger effect on his deal. The Titans still gave him $13.5M garanteed.

There is probably a clause in there somewhere where he would have to give some of that back if he gets in some sort of trouble again.

 

[BACH]

There is probably a clause in there somewhere where he would have to give some of that back if he gets in some sort of trouble again.

Yeah, probably right. Let's hope for both parts that he actually reads the clause (unlike Winslow ).

 

[Southpaw]

Yeah, probably right. Let's hope for both parts that he actually reads the clause (unlike Winslow ).

..... read it with comprehension, unlike Winslow.

 

[CardLogic]

NASHVILLE — Members of the security staff at the Tennessee Titans' training facility were told to be ready for the arrival of cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Monday evening.

Anyone else see the irony in that opening sentence...

 

[BigDavis75]

Anyone else see the irony in that opening sentence...

Yeah I thought that was pretty funny.

 

[Billy Flynt]

Anyone else see the irony in that opening sentence...

Beat me to it!

 

[Southpaw]

Anyone else see the irony in that opening sentence...

Pacman Posse vs. Titans Security. They will be divorced before they are married. Can the Titans trade his rights to another team? Might be a good idea.

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

He is still gonna end up being the best pure cover corner in this years draft!

 

[Pariah]

He is still gonna end up being the best pure cover corner in this years draft!

That's a laugher. This guy is going to implode and get either cut or traded for pennies on the dollar before his contract is up, IMO.

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

That's a laugher. This guy is going to implode and get either cut or traded for pennies on the dollar before his contract is up, IMO.

Well what he does in his personal life remains to be seen. I can tell you this, he doesnt have the history of "off-field" problems that other who have been drafted have had. If he turns out to be an idiot and gets busted for being a punk, thats his own damn fault, but as far as pure cover corner skills, speed, tackling, etc he is the real deal!

 

[AZ Sports Native]

All I know is, I'm so glad we didn't end up with this head case. Rolle is the man, and without any off the field issues.

 

[BACH]

Well what he does in his personal life remains to be seen. I can tell you this, he doesnt have the history of "off-field" problems that other who have been drafted have had. If he turns out to be an idiot and gets busted for being a punk, thats his own damn fault, but as far as pure cover corner skills, speed, tackling, etc he is the real deal!

I think you're right about that. Rolle is a better fit for us, but Pac-Man is way better as a pure cover corner.

The Titans will get a very good CB, but the question is at what price? TO wore out this welcome after only one season with the Eagles. Moss eventually became too much for the Vikings, too.

 

[Redsz]

How he performs is going to depend on the front 7 of the Titans and how much pressure they can get. And right now, I don't believe they have the players to do that.

I'm glad we stayed away from this nut case.

 

[Southpaw]

While he was at WVu, in the ACC, I got to watch him play up close. The guy has a real strange demeanor. He was always trying to stir it up. It was a close race between him and the CB from Va Tech, as to who could be the biggest butthole. Pregame bs, after the play bs, post game bs. He comes off real mentally challenged.

 

[JasonKGME]

Per AzRepublic article:

Titans
Top draft pick, Adam Jones, didn't sign a deal or practice, and coach Jeff Fisher said that means the cornerback won't be going to Atlanta for the Titans' next preseason game





So yet again we wait.

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

While he was at WVu, in the ACC, I got to watch him play up close. The guy has a real strange demeanor. He was always trying to stir it up. It was a close race between him and the CB from Va Tech, as to who could be the biggest butthole. Pregame bs, after the play bs, post game bs. He comes off real mentally challenged.

WVU isnt in the ACC.....Maybe you meant watching him play against Miami when Miami was still in the Big East?

 

[Southpaw]

WVU isnt in the ACC.....Maybe you meant watching him play against Miami when Miami was still in the Big East?

Yup. I brain farted. The Big Least Conference is what I meant.