Jamal Adams may not have the “sexy” interception stats that some defensive backs have in the league, but it’s about more than that.
Often in the court of public opinion, NFL quarterbacks are measured on the number of championships they’ve won. If they have minimal or none, they’re considered lesser of a player.
The same goes for members of the secondary, although the variable changes from championships into interceptions. If you don’t have them, you’re a bum—at least that’s what the average fan says.
Don’t get me wrong, interceptions are important. The football act creates shorter fields for the offense while earning lofty contract extensions, Pro Bowl votes, and overall hype by way of the media.