Last season, the Indianapolis Colts were desperate for a safety who could replace longtime starter Antoine Bethea. They ended up settling on Mike Adams, a Denver cast off, to be a backup in case of emergency.
But Adams surprised the coaches by playing well enough to start, even at 33 years old. With yet another injury to Delano Howell, Adams locked down the start spot and did not disappoint. He earned his first Pro Bowl bid and was tied for most takeaways in the league.