He came, he promised, and he played his heart out on the field. Yet, in the end, the only area he conquered could possibly be filed under the “grass is greener” category.
Drafted No. 6 overall in the 2017 NFL draft—by then-general manager Mike Maccagnan—Jamal Adams was an instant hit. The LSU strong safety who brought brashness and sizzle to Broadway also stole an entire fanbase’s heart.
(Oh yeah, he was also a much better pass-coverage safety in those early days than anybody remembers—but that’s beside the point.)
Although it’s been eight years since the New York Jets selected Adams, not much has changed in the “hope” department.