Mike Adams, safety, Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have a new sheriff in town, rookie general manager Chris Ballard. It will be interesting to see what he decides to do about Adams, who has been the best secondary defender the Colts have featured the past few years.
Soon to be 36 years old, Adams could be deemed too old to keep around, especially in light of the team’s decision to cut veteran linebacker D’Qwell Jackson. That said, the Colts don’t exactly have anyone currently on their roster who can make up for the steady production, not to mention the leadership, Adams has provided.
Since joining Indianapolis as a free agent in 2013, Adams has put together the best statistical seasons in his 13-year career. Nabbing five interceptions in both 2013-14, he hauled in two more last season and was stellar in run support.
We won’t be surprised if the Colts do decide to move on and go younger at the safety position. Especially if they can lure in a guy like, say, Tony Jefferson. Just don’t be surprised if they also see a drop-off in production at the safety position the next couple of years.