Consensus growing Jamal Adams to Bears at 3

[nctarheel0619]

There is a growing consensus among NFL draft analysts that the Chicago Bears will select LSU safety Jamal Adams with the third overall pick in next month's draft.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. penciled in Adams to the Bears at No. 3 in his Mock Draft 3.0 released on Wednesday. Just last week, ESPN’s Todd McShay also predicted that Adams will be taken by Chicago in Round 1.

It’s no secret the Bears were unhappy with the play of their safeties last season. The Bears moved quickly to sign veteran safety Quintin Demps -- six interceptions for the Houston Texans in 2016 -- in free agency, guaranteeing him $4.5 million to start in the fall.

Adams could easily slide into the other safety spot.

“Watched tape of LSU safety Jamal Adams -- Love the way he plays the game,” ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL safety Matt Bowen wrote. “Natural instincts on the field. High football IQ. Tough. And he leads by example. Adams plays much faster than his stopwatch speed (4.56 40-yard dash).

I see very little wasted movement with his footwork too. That shows up in his run reads. Quick downhill to close the distance to the ball carrier. And he finishes tackles. Adams also has the technique and coverage ability to match up to the slot. The skill set is there to play multiple roles in defensive sub-packages at the NFL level. If Adams can post a 40 time at his Pro Day in the low 4.5 range, I think he has the talent to come off the board in the Top 5 of the draft. He's the type of impact safety that coaches want in the secondary.”

http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4705253/consensus-grows-for-lsus-jamal-adams-to-bears-at-no-3

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[Paa Langfart]

So we not only speculate on Panthers draft picks but other teams as well ?

[dpm0409]

9 minutes ago, Paa Langfart said:

So we not only speculate on Panthers draft picks but other teams as well ?

Thinking the same thing....read the OP and was waiting for how JA going @ #3 affected the panthers draft strategy

[Jangler]

11 minutes ago, Paa Langfart said:

So we not only speculate on Panthers draft picks but other teams as well ?

Picture a cat in a box...until you open the box, that cat is dead and alive. What do you do?

[Dex]

If only our GM had a big board to prepare for this. We're doomed.

[Moorgan]

Just now, Jangler said:

Picture a cat in a box...until you open the box, that cat is dead and alive. What do you do?

 

[Riverboat Ron]

Why not just draft Malik Hooker if you want a FS? I'd take an elite coverage FS that can't tackle in Hooker over Adams who can tackle but lacks the coverage skills to be better than an average FS. 

[csx]

The only team he has had any contact with is the redskins. It will appear more possible once the have some sort of contact. 

[Cary Kollins]

wait someone said he wasn't a first rounder

[uncfan888]

5 minutes ago, Moorgan said:

 

i was about to say that this poster should say "dead and alive". at least whoever made it isn't an idiot

[Jangler]

[uncfan888]

2 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

wait someone said he wasn't a first rounder

who the hell said that? please let me know so I can laugh at said person

[csx]

3 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

wait someone said he wasn't a first rounder

And now people are repeating he can't tackle when that's his strong point. You can only be amused.

[2jakefansinva]

go for it Chicago.......

That safety will put you over the top.