The Jamal Adams situation
It’s no secret how we feel here at Touchdown Wire about Jamal Adams. Adams is listed near the top of our Top 11 safeties in the league, and like players such as Derwin James, Tyrann Mathieu and Minkah Fitzpatrick, Adams is part of the new generation of safeties that can play in a variety of roles on a given drive.
To that point, last season Adams set a career-high marks in quarterback pressures (25), sacks (7) and QB hits (7), while still being effective in coverage. Opposing passers posted an NFL quarterback rating of just 79.1 when Adams was targeted in coverage.
But why is Adams a storyline worth watching as training camps open? Because while the talented safety is currently a New York Jet, he might not be for much longer. Adams has demanded a new contract, and since the organization is holding off on giving him a new deal, the safety has demanded a trade and is expected to holdout as camp begins. There have been rumored potential trades associated with Adams dating back to last season – including one with the Dallas Cowboys – and you can expect no shortage of suitors if the Jets look to move him.