web page Browns Interested In Adams?
Posted May 19th 2007 10:00PM by JJ Cooper
Filed under: Browns, AFC North
This is much more rumor or fact, but a Ravens beat writer is suggesting that the Browns could be interested in signing recently cut defensive tackle Sam Adams as a run-plugger.
As Aaron Wilson points out, Browns GM Phil Savage has a history with Adams from their days in Baltimore. It would make some sense, as Adams is very similar to current nose tackle Ted Washington--an aging, overweight run plugger who's much better if he's limited to 25-30 snaps a game. If the Browns signed Adams, they'd have two run stuffers to handle first and second downs (although both of them need to be nowhere near the field on passing downs).
Washington actually seems to carry his massive amounts of blubber better than Adams, which explains why he's a more productive player, even if Adams is younger and at one point was a better player. From watching several Bengals' games last year and charting the line play, I doubt that Adams would be a good fit as a starter, but as a backup, he could be a productive addition.
Signing Adams would do nothing to help the team's long-term needs at nose tackle, but as a short-term band-aid, he's not terrible, and he hopefully would come relatively cheap. Considering that Washington will be 39 this year, getting a decent backup is a pretty good idea.
I think it would be great if Phil could get him here, good insurance policy in case Big Ted goes down.
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