I love Adams but just two years in, it’s far too soon to consider him the greatest safety in team history.
McMillan was always a ballhawk but after his rookie year his coverage skills seemingly went all to hell
We let Hasty walk at 30 if I remember correctly. Thought he was about done. Then he turns around and turns in 6 more solid years as a Chief. Annoying
His free fall was puzzling - tremendous athlete who came from good stock (Ernie McMillian, Cards OL). . https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/where-are-they-now-erik-mcmillan .
Hasty had also pretty much had it with the "7 years of losing" (Jets had only themselves to blame). https://www.nytimes.com/1994/12/22/...ration-of-the-jets-failure-on-his-sleeve.html PRO FOOTBALL; Hasty Is Wearing the Frustration of the Jets' Failure on His Sleeve By Gerald Eskenazi Seven seasons as a Jet suddenly seemed too much today for James Hasty, the volatile, outspoken cornerback who had a sideline confrontation with a teammate last Sunday. "Who can deal with seven years of losing?" Hasty asked today, explaining his actions in what sounded like a farewell speech. He said he was speaking for at least several teammates in his anger and frustration about another season of failed promise. The 6-9 Jets, with four straight losses, end their season at Houston on Saturday. "I'm at a crossroads in my career," Hasty said. "I've had a good season that's been overshadowed by what's happened on this club. I'm a free agent after this year, and what happens is in God's hands." .
Pound for pound, talent wise; he's the best we've ever seen and still yet to hit his true prime. Leadership wise? Adams is hands down the best we've seen. He recruited guys like Le'Veon Bell like a dog and celebrated the drafting of Sam Darnold while on live TV at a sports bar. Jamal Adams is a special player and the definition of a franchise cornerstone defensive leader.
The safety vs the Steelers in the AFC championship was pretty good. Too bad they couldnt get one more stop in the 4th qtr
He had a falling out with Walton in 1989 and got on Coslet's bad side too. McMillan was a me first guy in his own way....
Hudson was also part of a pretty neat story: Playing QB for Texas in the '65 Orange Bowl, "He hit George Sauer for a 69-yard touchdown pass and helped lead Texas to victory. In the process, he attracted the attention of Jets scouts who had come to watch Crimson Tide quarterback Joe Namath." ~Wiki
As of now, I'd go with Victor Green as the best overall safety, but Adams (or possibly Maye, if he can stay healthy) will probably end up as being better. Kerry Rhodes was the best in coverage, followed by Erik Coleman.
