Fantasy League Football Owners Not Playing Pacman

Just when you think that things can't get any worse for the image of the NFL (National Felons League) and in particular for the Tennessee Titanics, here we go again.

The first defensive player taken in this year's draft and yet another in a string of current or former Titanic players has run afoul of the law. Adam "Pacman" Jones, picked to help fill the void left by the departure of Samari Rolle (one of those other Titanics to have run afoul...) has given himself up to the Nashville police who had arrest warrants for simple (simple?) assault and vandalism.

What is it about the NFL and Tennessee in particular that breeds this type of activity?

I don't recall seeing comparable numbers of baseball or basketball players ending up in the slammer. You could say (likely opening yourself up to some fierce debates) that these other sports aren't inherently (look it up Miami fans) as violent as the NFL. However, even hockey players, who have had an entire year off, don't behave like this.

As for Tennessee, you can't blame it on the city. I've been to Nashville several times and have found it to be a delightful place with plenty of fun things to keep the average person entertained (let alone the idle rich). Perhaps Titanics management is just picking the wrong individuals.

As for you Mr. "Pacman", you're off to a great start young fellow. What a way to set a fine example for all those young fans that look up to you. Meanwhile, you're helping muddy the waters for the poor fantasy football league owners who are trying to assess the Titanics 2005 defense as a whole and your particular value as an individual defensive player (IDP).

Two final thoughts:

To the Tennessee Titanics organization - Start checking the rap sheets of your prospective players before signing any contracts.

To Mr. "Pacman" - As you run around the games of football and of life, try gobbling up a little self control, some responsibility, and a bit of humility. They'll serve you much better than the bonus cherries, oranges and bananas that you have come across so far.