In Week 6, Adams picked off Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter and returned the ball to Philadelphia’s 7-yard line, setting up a game-winning touchdown run from RB Breece Hall. Following the Jets’ Week 7 bye, in Week 8 against the Giants, Adams played another elite game with a career-high 10 tackles to help the Green & White to a third consecutive win.
“Near the middle of the season, I reconnected and asked myself why I love this game,” Adams said. “Because sometimes, the losses and injuries pile up and things aren’t going as planned and I came to the conclusion that I feel in love with the game when that ball touches my hands and the joy it brings to you and the things that it can do to you. So, when I got that pick against the Eagles, it just showed my love for the game. It was a special moment.
“The coaches just remind me to keep working and doing my job. I have had some bumps in the road and this team has had some bumps in the road, but [safeties coach] Marquand Manuel does a great job at recentering us and getting us focused for the next week.”
Adams continued his steady progression over the final month of the season with 2 interceptions and 3 pass defenses in the final 3 games. In Week 18, Adams intercepted a pass from Patriots QB Bailey Zappe that was tipped by Davis. The pick helped seal the Jets’ 17-3 win as they snapped a 15-game losing streak to New England.
“Things slowed down for me 100% this season,” Adams said. “It has come with experience and learning and going through the growing pains. I have been learning not to get frustrated with myself. Even going back and watching the film, I can see the game slowing down for me. I just understand football at a different level. I am starting to take to heart what the coaches are preaching, and it is all starting to make sense.”
In terms of wins and losses, the season didn’t end how Adams hoped as the Jets went 7-10 and were eliminated from…
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