While waiting for the anticipation of a possible Jamal Adams trade, one can’t help but think, “Does Adams fit the 49ers defensive scheme?”
Without a doubt, Adams is superior security in the league. His abilities are not being questioned. But, the honest truth is that when a player is used to a certain system, sometimes the change can be difficult to adapt.
That’s why All49ers Sports Illustrated brought in former security chancellor James. The former Boise State standout spent the 2018 season and part of the 2019 preseason with the team.
“When it comes to transition, I don’t see a problem with him in transition,” James said. “I think it becomes better security in that defense.” With the Jets, they do a lot of things where they leave their safety devices on their own. With the 49ers defending, everyone is taking care of each other. ”
Even with most Adams coverage snapshots assigned to men’s coverage, in the past two seasons, Adams has only allowed a completion percentage of 55 and a passer rating of 74.8 when targeting. Now, imagine your skills in a 49ers defense where “everyone takes care of each other.”
Adams has defeated the quarterback 134 times more than Jaquiski Tartt in the past two seasons. “What Adams adds to that is his football IQ,” said James. “The reason he sometimes criticizes the Jets is because maybe he’s in the man and what if his TE blocks or something like that, he just rushes the quarterback.” ”
The 49ers defense is famous for its three coverage scheme. “With the 49ers defending,” James said, “he will have high expectations and know the routes, so now he will be able to choose the routes faster.” It is no longer blitzing. This is how you are going to make the transition to become coverage insurance. He is already good, so I only see him improve.
“When it comes to a perfect fit in that position, they said Kam Chancellor was a perfect fit. Now they say Derwin James fits perfectly. “
The chancellor had zero sacks in his last six seasons. While James, who plays the same position in the same scheme, had 3.5 sacks in his rookie season. Testing the Adams prototype can stand out.
But there is still reverse.
Due to the Jets’ scheme and constantly being in the line of scrimmage, Adams has developed a reputation for being a safe. “If anyone asks, Adams is the best security in the league right now,” said James. “Why don’t you want him there? He can play in the box and he can play deep inside.”
Adams has excelled with the Jets, even with the lack of a support system to facilitate his work on Sundays. Adding Adams would not only give the 49ers the best defense in the league, but would give them the top three, if not the best players at all three levels of defense in Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Adams.
The Super Bowl window is now. There is no time to wait. Go find Adams.
