No deal for Pacman yet

The Bengals and the representatives for Adam “Pacman” Jones spent all day Wednesday on the phone talking about the framework of a contract for the controversial cornerback/returner. One way or another a decision on if Jones does become a Bengal is expected on Thursday. A deal still appears to be imminent, but the main things that both sides are working through are performance-based incentives and conduct clauses. If he signs, Jones would report to the Bengals on Monday and be on the field for the team’s first on-field coaching session and passing camp on Tuesday. Said one of Jones’ representatives, Tom Hunter: “There’s no deal until there is something signed on paper.” Technically, Jones would be a fourth-year player, which the minimum base salary is $630,000. He would also be part of a very crowded secondary. Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph are the starters with Morgan Trent, David Jones, Keiwan Ratliff, third-round pick Brandon Ghee and Ant...