Thomas Jones Speaks On His Relationship With Meagan Good
Posted by Media Outrage on September 30th, 2009
NFL star Thomas Jones spoke to Essence about life, love and Meagan Good.
Via Essence:
ESSENCE.COM: Mr. Jones, you are more than meets the eye. What would people be surprised to know about you and what are some of the stereotypes you face as an athlete?
THOMAS JONES: Well, the three main stereotypes I hear about athletes that aren’t true are we aren’t intelligent, that we are greedy and that we don’t give back. I am finishing my Masters in Education and have always worked just as hard in school, as on the field. I never hear anything about my scholarship, but if I say something in the moment it’s everywhere. At the end of the day, everyone can’t do this job, so it’s easy to say we’re greedy, but we put our lives on the line. It’s like getting into a car accident every week when we’re on the field. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with being in the limelight, and we have to try extra hard to keep ourselves out of trouble. It’s hard. Trouble tries to find you.
ESSENCE.COM: Definitely. You’ve kept yourself out of trouble. What do you credit your success to?
JONES: My family has been the foundation. If it wasn’t for my dad, I wouldn’t be where I am. He pushed me. I had to get A’s and B’s or I couldn’t play ball; he made me do sit-ups, push-ups; I had to make my bed. I had to read the front page of the paper before I could read sports. It all played a big role in who I am. My parents are working on a book called “Blessings From the Dust.” My mom worked in the Virgina coal mine for 20 years to support us. My parents raised seven kids and they are an example of what a lot of people would want to be. They’ve been married for 35 years, and all their kids went to school. My brother and I are both in the NFL. It’s amazing. When he does well, I’m more happy than when I do.
ESSENCE.COM: With such a busy schedule, how do you make your relationship with Megan [Good] work?
JONES: I look at it as something I want to do, and we take it one day at a time. I don’t look at it like it’s work. The reality is I work in New York and she works in L.A., but we are fortunate we have jobs where it’s flexible. I’m in New York for five months of the year and the other time I am wherever she is. To me, it’s what you make it. I’ve never seen myself as a celebrity, which is probably because I’m from a small town. I’m just blessed I get to do something I love to do. She’s the same way, and really humble. We may be at the mall or the movies, and people will say what are y’all doing here. We’re doing the same thing everyone else does.
ESSENCE.COM: And being in a relationship, how is it dealing with groupies who have their eyes set on a snagging an athlete?
JONES: It’s tough. A lot of things men do is for women, from wanting nice bodies to jewelry. So when you are in a situation where plenty of women are around you, it’s tempting. But if guys look at the big picture as a whole, it would be easier to make decisions. I’ve been blessed to make it through a lot of situations. Anything I’m doing, if [Megan's] not there, she knows. Period.
ESSENCE.COM: Good to hear. So what are thoughts for Black women when it comes to love?
JONES: Don’t expect something you aren’t working towards. Don’t look for a man to respect you when you don’t respect yourself. Everything you do eventually will come back, though it might not happen when you expect. You have to work on you. People say they want a good guy or have been praying, and a lot of time God gives you that time to work on yourself. That way when you do find him, you’re ready. A lot of times, somebody will come across your path, and you’re not ready for that, or you’re looking for something else, and it’s right in front of you.
Mediaoutrage- The brotha sounds very grounded and equally smart. Two thumbs up.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Sound like a nice individual, but I got bored reading, good luck to them as a couple.
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September 30th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
LOL @ Sumarrain. It was an intesting read, very intelligent and seemingly humble young man!
KUDOS to his parents.
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September 30th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Love a man that uses his brain rather than his penis all the time, LOL sexy and intelligent. and humble, love that!!
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September 30th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
He’s dating Meagan…how ‘smart’ can he possibly be..
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September 30th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
What a great couple…hopefully marriage soon
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September 30th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Wow! @Random! Lol
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September 30th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Sounds like Thomas was given a good foundation by his mom and dad. I hope he continues to build upon it in a positive way. I really like his attitude towards relationships. He’s a keeper.
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September 30th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I knew the was a reason I liked his lil’ chocolate ass! Great read!
@ Random, Damn! It’s like that? LOL!
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September 30th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
*there
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September 30th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I wanted to crack a joke at him from early this morning, but i said ‘let me give him a chance and actually read his interview’. <– Glad i did.
I had many *wow!* moments in his interview and that 'MASTERS' huge plus. He looks like he can use head below waiste and definate proved he can use head above shoulders. I was definately IMPRESSED!
"Don’t expect something you aren’t working towards" <true dat… women keep calling men 'dogs' when they carry themselves like 'b*tches'. U have to respect ur self before u expect a man to respect u… Thomas, u just EARNED MAD RESPECT from the 'BEHAVING' one, one thing though – buy meagan some jeans instead of those 'tired tights', it's the 'smart' thing to do.
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September 30th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
She not Hot no mo dog. You can have her.
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October 1st, 2009 at 1:24 am
Good to see their happy.
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October 1st, 2009 at 1:29 am
Well i think that ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
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October 1st, 2009 at 1:32 am
This nigga’s telling more lies than Bush and CHeney at the 9/11 commision. lol. He know he be killin’ them groupies left and right
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October 1st, 2009 at 2:03 am
Ehhhh….
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October 1st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Nice read and article about a man doing something positive with his life and relationship. Comes from a strong family.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 am
Sounds like a great guy (so what’s tha catch???) But for real though, it’s good to see a brotha making an attempt to be responsible, educated, humble and faithful. Just hope he can continue to withstand all the pressures that come with his profession.
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