I get the desire and optimism for EVERY player to contribute and I hope Jamal does just that, he's a Seahawk after all.
But, germane to this topic, let me quickly recap the trade as it has been a while.
Jets received:
2021 1st round pick
2021 3rd round pick
2022 1st round pick
Safety Bradley McDougald
Seahawks received:
Adams (in a contract year)
2022 4th round pick
Now read that again.
That's somewhat close (well kind of in the ballpark) to what the Broncos gave up for our (at the time) all-pro starting QB. QB! Do you think that was a good trade for the Broncos? Now what if Russell missed the entire 2023 season to injury? I'm sure if that happened, every Bronco fan would hope he returns in 2024 to contribute and return to his old self, because, well, their Broncos fans. It wouldn't change the enduring lopsided nature of the trade however.
Personally, I think that even if Adams had been healthy and played well, it was way too much to give (both in draft capital and extension money) for a safety.
Hell, I also think it was akin to a relationship rebound. ETIII was so damn special in his prime and allowed our defense so much flexibility. Pete was accustomed to that, and losing that presence in the secondary left him desperate to replace it. Unfortunately, at any cost.
The answer is- The JA trade was epically awful. It doesn't mean you don't root for him. It doesn't mean he hasn't had awesome plays whilst here. It doesn't mean your not an optimistic fan who "believes". It means you're a realist. The JA trade sucked ass. Big deal. It is what it is. Zero doubt we would have realized more ROI with 2 firsts, 1 third and the 1.457 billion we paid him to allocate to other positions.
That said, I hope he kicks tail this year, so.... Seahawks Country, Let's Fly. Go Hawks.