Saint's interested in Pacman?

saint_brees said

Sometimes kids grow up without much guidance and then get a job that pays them a lot of money, and they don't handle having the money well. He's paid a big price and could come out of this more mature. Just let Brees or Duece be big brother mentors to him. Kid's got talent and I'd be surprised if any team gets him for less than a 2nd or some talent in return.

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I understand and have empathy with such kids. But Jones has had his wakeup call. Even if he was in no way responsible for the incident that was the cataylist to his supension in Vegas, he has yet to express remorse for the guy who can't walk. He has yet to stop the nightlife or show any real change in his lifestyle. His problems and missteps since he was initially suspended have been well documented and discussed. I am not comparing my childhood to Jones', but I look at how well my wife was raised and compare it to how I was raised and see a huge difference in how we turned out as responsible adults. At this point, my behavioral patterns and vices are my own. I know they are wrong, I know a better way, I know my parents played a part in my developing of them, but since the time I became aware of their existance, genesis, and alternative, it is on my back wether I change and overcome them. For the most part, I am complacent and do not wish to put the effort in to change them. I like instant gratification, but I am man enough to admit this and not blame my parents or lack of upbringing as a result because every time I gratify myself in one way or another and avoid responsibility, I know I am doing it and still choose to do it becuase I am selfish. Forget the racial tension associated with this issue; it is more about Adam Jones being selfish and unwilling to make changes in his personal life. He compartmentalizes, and feels work and personal life are totally seperate and what he does on his own time shouldn't be subject to authorities connected with his work as long as he isn't in jail. For most jobs this is true, but definately not the NFL. By now Jones knows even this, and he is still getting into spiffs at strip clubs and bars.