Pacman Jones: 'I did a lot of soul-searching'

Newly-minted Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones said he has learned his lesson after being out of football because of his misdeeds.

After a time he called miserable, Jones said he's a changed man and will make the most of a two-year contract and a fresh start after running into trouble with the Tennessee Titans and the Dallas Cowboys.

"Of course, you change as you grow," Jones said. "Like I said, it ain't overnight. I'm 26 years old now, so I can't do the same things I was doing at 21, or I'm going to be dead or in jail. I know what my passion is, and my passion is football. I know what I've got to do to keep playing football, and that's what I'm working on doing."

What did Jones do while he was suspended? What did he think about when the Cowboys released him?

"I did a lot of soul-searching," Jones said. "That's why I'm right here talking to you all. I did a lot of soul-searching, I did a lot of corrections, everything. Right now, everything is pretty good -- family-wise, spiritual, mentally. I'm at ease right now, I should say."

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