Seattle Seahawks: 5 Reasons Why Jamal Adams Trade Was a Good Move
Last weekend, the Seattle Seahawks went all in to acquire All-Pro safety Jamal Adams from New York. It was a great move. Here are 5 reasons why.
The Seattle Seahawks saw their opportunity to add an All-Pro talent and took it. They acquired safety Jamal Adams from the New York Jets. Adams, who was the heart and soul of the team, had become increasingly disgruntled with New York’s front office and coaching staff in recent months. He wanted out and was very vocal about it.
Although Jets GM Joe Douglas denies it, Adams put the Jets’ backs against the wall. Fortunately, the Seattle Seahawks were around to “help out.”
As the 12s all know by now, head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schnieder are about a win-now mindset. Since hooking up together in Seattle, they have built a winning team. Since the dynamic duo arrived in Seattle, the Seahawks have dominated to the tune of an NFL fourth-best 100-59-1 regular-season record, eight playoff appearances, two NFC Championships, and a Super Bowl Title. In short, they know what they’re doing.
Part of their formula was signing key free agents such as Brandon Browner, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett. Another part of their success has to do with making some impressive trades along the way. The Seahawks aren’t afraid to pull the trigger on a big deal. Who could forget the Marshawn Lynch trade at the 2010 draft? Another big one was the deal for Percy Harvin, who helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl with his 12-second touchdown return to open the 2nd half. The list goes on up to and including the trade for Jadeveon Clowney.
Schneider paid a high price to get the two-time Pro Bowl selection. Adams cost the Seahawks their next two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and safety Bradley McDougald. He’ll be well worth the price, and here are five reasons why.