The Facts: Adams' struggles this past season were so severe, it's fair to wonder about his future in the league. Maybe 2015 was a blip and nothing more. Maybe he recovers next season and rediscovers the skills that made him a second-round pick in 2014. But Adams' inconsistency gave plenty of reason for doubt.
Diehards Line:Indeed, when healthy, Adams failed to live up to the “offseason MVP” billing coach Mike McCarthy handed him during the summer. Adams dropped 10 passes in his second season, a year after dropping four as a rookie, according to Pro Football Focus. He dropped 16.67 percent of catchable passes thrown to him, the 10th-worst drop rate in the league. While Adams dropped more passes than in his rookie season, he also caught more. His 50 receptions and 483 yards in 13 games were a small improvement over his 38 catches for 446 yards in 16 games in 2014. With different circumstances, his second season could have been viewed in a more successful light. But a nagging ankle injury cost him all of October and limited his development which was accelerated out of necessity when Jordy Nelson went down with a torn ACL last summer. Adams represents a significant investment from general manager Ted Thompson, which is why his job will be safe entering next season. But his role is not.