Seattle Seahawks: 5 Reasons Why Jamal Adams Trade Was a Good Move
3. Studying his opponent
Adams is a student of the game. He takes the time to study an opponent’s strengths and weaknesses to make plays. After going through some of the game tapes and watching Jamal playing in the strong safety position, certain things pop out.
Taking a page from NBC Sunday Night Football analyst Chris Collinsworth’s playbook, Here is a guy who is always watching how the offense lines up against his defense. In one instance, I watched him come on a safety blitz and sack the quarterback. He is continuously studying game tape and is always one to ask questions. Even on the sideline, Adams has the tablet in his hands.
4. Leadership
Then there is his leadership in the locker room. Adams earns the respect of his peers by making big plays, especially at critical times. The rest of the defense also gets better when he steps into the field. Adams’ ability to cover all over the field forces the opposing quarterback to hold onto the ball longer and allows the pass rush more time to collapse the pocket. Something the Seattle Seahawks will need with their low ranked defensive line.
5. Recruiting
Top players know who the best are, “game recognizes game,” as the saying goes. Jamal Adams not only wants to be the best, but he also wants to play with the best. That’s why he is a tireless recruiter to bring the top available free agents to his side. He’s even made an overture to Jadaveon Clowney.
No question about it! https://t.co/uVUoDJx4v5
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) July 27, 2020
What the team gave up to make the Adams trade happen was well worth the price. Looking at the last five years of Seattle first-round draft picks, the Seahawks haven’t fared very well. They’ve selected duds or injury-prone players. Additionally, if things with Adams work out the way 12s hope they will, New York will be getting picks in the high 20s or maybe low 30s.