Adams was horrible at left tackle for the Cowboys last year and horribly overpaid. In the middle of a 6 year 43 million dollar contract, Adams was unable to keep opposing right ends and right rush linebackers out of the backfield and off the quarterback, allowing 8 sacks, tied for 7^th most in the league, 7 quarterback hits, tied for 25^th most in the league, and 34 quarterback pressures, tied for 6^th most in the league. His 12 penalties were also good for 6^th most in the league. He was cut about 4 months because he wasn’t worth anywhere near what they were paying him, especially at age 35. However, for what the Steelers need him for, he’s perfect. The Steelers lost Willie Colon to a season ending injury last month. Colon was their right tackle and best run blocker and Adams was, by far, the best run blocker available. He may stink in pass protection, but at right tackle, he’s not going to face the opponent’s best pass rusher and he can focus on being a massive run blocker at 340 pounds. At a reduced rate, he’s absolutely worth it as a stopgap right tackle until Colon can play again, likely next season. He’s better at what they need him to do than anyone else on the roster right now. The terms of this deal have not come out yet, except that’s it’s a two year deal, but considering Adams was looking for a contract in the range of 3-4 million dollars per year a few weeks ago, I think they got a good deal. I’m guessing this contract was somewhere around 2 years 5-6 million.

Grade: A