Tag: Mike Adams

Countdown to Texas Football: Best to wear No. 83

The countdown to kickoff continues as Longhorns Wire remembers the best player in history to wear number 83.

With 83 days remaining until the scheduled kickoff of the season at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial stadium, Longhorns Wire continues the countdown. Before Roy Williams was setting records on the Forty Acres, our featured player on the countdown was the top dog in Longhorns history.

Mike Adams (1992-96)

Adams joined the Longhorns in 1992 where he was named to the USA TODAY Sports’ freshman All-American team. That year he accounted for 964 all-purpose yards on 63 touches. That season Adams scored a total of three touchdowns. One receiving, one rushing and one on a punt return.

Over the next several seasons Mike Adams would prove to be the best receiver in Longhorns history, in terms of statistics at this point in time. Today Adams is still third all-time in receiving yards in school history with 3,032 yards. He only trails Roy Williams and Jordan Shipley for the most career receiving yards.

Adams helped the Longhorns win the first ever Big 12 Championship when they defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the inaugural season for the conference. Adams would end his college career in a losing effort to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.

As it stands today, Mike Adams is still third in all-purpose yards in school history. His 5,822 yards is slightly better than Eric Metcalf and behind running backs Ricky Williams (7,206) and Cedric Benson (6,161). Adams is one of the best receivers in Longhorns history that no one ever talks about.

After being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft, Adams was out of the league after one season. He played one year in the CFL during the 2000 season with the BC Lions.

Currently Al’Vonte Woodard wears number 83 for the Texas Longhorns. Woodard caught three passes for 28 yards in three games played in 2019.

One play that made S Mike Adam’s time with the Texans worthwhile

Safety Mike Adams announced his retirement from the NFL. There is one play that made his time with the Houston Texans worthwhile for everyone.

Houston Texans safety Mike Adams announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4. Though the 16-year veteran spent six games with the AFC South club in 2019, Adams’ time with the Texans was consequential.

It wasn’t so much what he did in the regular season, collecting just three tackles. Rather, it was the 38-year-old’s performance in the AFC wild-card versus the Buffalo Bills that fans and the organization will never forget.

On a first-and-10 from the Buffalo 25-yard line, quarterback Josh Allen dumped off a screen pass to running back Devin Singletary that flipped the field for a 38-yard gain. The chunk play could have been worse if not for Adams and his experience of playing 228 regular season games to that point. The two-time Pro Bowler waited for Singletary to come his way and used the sideline as a defender to make the tackle.

“The tackle he made on the screen pass down the sideline, using the sideline properly to — that could have been a touchdown,” coach Bill O’Brien said on Jan. 8.

If it would have been a touchdown, the Bills would have reclaimed the lead after the Texans had just secured it 19-16 on their last drive. Presuming the Bills make the extra point and create a 23-19 lead, quarterback Deshaun Watson and the offense would have had a little over four minutes to drive for a touchdown.

Instead, because of Adams’ tackle, the Bills’ drive stalled with Allen taking a 19-yard sack on fourth-and-27 from Houston’s 42-yard line.

Adams produced four tackles, a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble in his 66 snaps in the wild-card game, 55 of which came on defense.

Said O’Brien: “He’s just a really good guy, good pro. He’s been around a long time, studies well, prepares well. He’s been really good in that room.”

“Any time you have a guy on your team or multiple guys on your team that have played like 10-plus years in the league, they’re really guys that you want to point to the younger player and say, ‘Look at this guy. Here’s a guy who’s lasted a long time. This is a good guy to ask about how he lasted that long relative to doing what’s best for the team, taking care of his body, just having a good team attitude his whole career,'” said O’Brien.

Now, the Texans will have to look for another safety to fill the position that Adams vacates.

Ex-Broncos DB Mike Adams retires after 16 seasons

Former Broncos safety Mike Adams has retired from the NFL.

Mike Adams, who played safety for the Broncos from 2012-2013, has retired after 16 seasons in the NFL.

“I’m officially retiring from the NFL today after 16 years!!” Adams wrote on his Twitter page on Wednesday. “I Want to thank all my friends, family and fans that supported me throughout my years playing… Ariana, you are officially retired as well.”

The Broncos’ official Twitter page tweeted a congratulations message to Adams and noted that the team went 28-8 record in games he played. Cornerback Chris Harris, who was teammates with Adams for two seasons, also tweeted a message of congratulations.

Adams played for the 49ers and Browns before arriving in Denver. After leaving the team in 2014, he went on to spend time with the Colts, Panthers and Texans. Adams totaled 930 tackles, six sacks and 30 interceptions during his career.

Adams started all 16 games for the Broncos in 2012 and totaled a career-high 80 tackles. He also recorded a sack, forced two fumbles and a safety.

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Watch: Former Panthers S Mike Adams announces his retirement

Former Panthers safety Mike Adams is walking away from football.

Former Panthers safety Mike Adams is walking away from football. He just made the announcement that he’s retiring from the NFL on Good Morning Football.

Adams had an inspiring, storybook career. After going undrafted, he got started as a backup for the 49ers. From there, he worked his way up and became a Pro Bowler twice, making the team in 2014 and 2015.

After San Francisco, he made stops in Cleveland, Denver and Indianapolis before landing in Carolina, where he played from 2017-2018. He finished out his career in Houston, appearing in just six games this past season.

All in all, Adams appared in a remarkable 228 regular season games, totaling 708 solo tackles, 30 interceptions and 90 pass breakups.

Hats off to a classy individual and a heck of a career.

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Former Colts S Mike Adams announces retirement

Pops is calling it a career.

Former Indianapolis Colts safety Mike Adams announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after playing 16 seasons in the league, three of which saw him wearing the horseshoe.

Entering the league as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers in 2004, Adams enjoyed a long and productive career. He spent time with six different teams throughout his career while earning his only two Pro Bowl selections with the Colts.

Adams started his career with the 49ers (2004–2006) then went to the Cleveland Browns (2007–2011). He spent two seasons with the Denver Broncos (2012–2013) before joining the Colts (2014–2016). Adams spent two seasons with the Carolina Panthers (2017–2018) and joined the Houston Texans (2019) for a small time before hanging up the spikes.

In all, Adams played 228 career games while making 149 starts. He recorded 30 interceptions, 90 passes defended and 19 tackles for loss.

Adams had the best season of his career in 2014, which was also his first as a Colt. He had 87 tackles (67), five interceptions and 10 passes defended. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection that season at the age of 33.

It has been a long and productive career, but it seems “Pops” is ready to move on after 16 seasons.

Texans-Patriots Wednesday injury report: Justin Reid getting over his concussion

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice for Week 13 as he recovers from a concussion.

The Houston Texans held their first practice of Week 13 as they prepare for the New England Patriots in a Sunday Night Football showdown at NRG Stadium.

Safety Justin Reid, who missed Week 12’s 20-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts with a concussion, was a full participant in practice.

Full participant

DE Carlos Watkins (hamstring)

Limited participant
DE Angelo Blackson Shoulder
CB Gareon Conley Hip
WR Will Fuller Hamstring
G/T Tytus Howard Knee
CB Lonnie Johnson Ankle
CB Bradley Roby Hamstring
OLB Brennan Scarlett Shoulder
Full participant
S Mike Adams Concussion
S Justin Reid Concussion

The Patriots had eight players not participate in practice due to illness, including cornerback Stephon Gilmore. For more information, check out Patriots Wire.

Texans-Colts Tuesday injury report: No change with Justin Reid and his concussion

The Houston Texans released their Tuesday injury report ahead of their game with the Indianapolis Colts, and safety Justin Reid did not participate.

The Houston Texans released their Tuesday injury report ahead of their Week 12 Thursday night encounter with the Indianapolis Colts.

While the Texans didn’t have practice officially, they did release an injury report with an estimation of what participation would have been like. For the second consecutive day, safety Justin Reid was listed as not being a participant as he is in the concussion protocol along with fellow safety Mike Adams. As such, it looks like a long shot the defensive backs will be able to play against the Colts.

Did not participate
S Mike Adams Concussion
CB Lonnie Johnson Ankle
S Justin Reid Concussion/shoulder
Limited participation
ILB Dylan Cole Knee
WR Will Fuller Hamstring
S Tashaun Gipson Back
G/T Tytus Howard Knee
CB Bradley Roby Hamstring
Full participation

QB Deshaun Watson (ankle)

The Colts had a whole slew of non-participants. For more on Indianapolis’ injuries, check out our colleagues at Colts Wire.

Texans S Justin Reid not expected to play against the Colts

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid is not expected to play against the Indianapolis Colts with a concussion. Mike Adams is also not expected to play.

Justin Reid’s encouraging second season is expected to take a halt on Thursday night. The Houston Texans starting safety is not expected to play against the Indianapolis Colts, as he deals with a concussion,

Fellow safety Mike Adams will likely join Reid in not playing, as he too is nursing a concussion. Coach Bill O’Brien stated on Tuesday that any player dealing with a concussion is unlikely to be out of concussion protocol by Thursday’s divisional tilt. Therefore, both are not expected to play.

Reid is also dealing with a shoulder injury. He sustained both injuries in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Adams suffered his concussion before the game.

In 10 starts in 2019, Reid has recorded 54 combined tackles, two pass deflections and an interception. Adams has played limited snaps as a backup.

With both Reid and Adams expected to miss the bout, the Texans will roll with Tashaun Gipson, Jahleel Addae and A.J. Moore at safety.