FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jamal Adams got his first taste last year of what it’s like to be a star in New York, and it was mostly an enjoyable ride for the first-round safety. A promising young player with plenty of charisma, there was a lot to like about a guy the Jets hope can be a cornerstone player for a long time.
But with fame comes responsibility, and Adams now has a decision to make: He either accepts the reality that what he says and does will be magnified, both good and bad. And if he’s going to enjoy the high when things are good, then he’s got to be willing to show up and take the heat when it’s bad.