Seahawks analyst opens door to potential reunion with former blockbuster trade subject Jamal Adams
Jamal Adams is a name that can rile up a sea of Seahawks fans in the inland northwest. However, while the trade didn't return dividends in line with the price paid, a reunion might be a better return on investment.
Of course, to get any return, the Seahawks would need to sign the safety in the first place. That is what one analyst believes could happen in 2024.
In an article for Seahawks Wire, analyst Tim Weaver named 11 potential free agents the team could be interested in. Alongside 10 other names was Jamal Adams.
Adams, 28, is still young enough to get another half-decade out of his career. However, the safety would likely need to pick up his play to last that long. Still, adding a veteran to the defensive backend to help teach the next generation could be a smart move.
Young quarterbacks are not the only players needing a mentor. Every position needs someone with a plethora of experience to turn to in certain situations. While he might not physically be the best option, Adams' experience might add something others can not.
Plus, for a massive discount compared to the trade and salary cost, the Seahawks could see some value in the move.
Jamal Adams trade recap: How did Seahawks safety perform following expensive move?
Of course, some fans might have forgotten completely about the massive acquisition amid COVID-19. The 2020 trade consisted of a "pair of first-round picks," per Pro Football Talk.
Now, on the other side of the move, some might be shocked to learn just how much the Seahawks handed to the New York Jets for Adams.
Adams also earned a $70 million contract to go with the trade cost, per Spotrac. The contract was originally set to run through 2025, but the safety's tenure was cut short after the Seahawks cut ties earlier this year.
According to Pro Football Focus, Adams earned a 64.2 PFF grade in his first season under Pete Carroll. In 2021, Jamal Adams' last season with Russell Wilson saw a step back, earning a 60.1 PFF grade. Then, in 2022, he missed most of the season.
In 2023, Adams posted a 54.9 PFF grade. Put simply, for the price afforded, Adams' time in Seattle was backup level. Of course, if the Seahawks bring him back with that in mind, they could have a veteran who could be reliable in spots behind Julian Love and Rayshawn Jenkins. Will the Seahawks pull the trigger?