great Adam Jones article

[SunsetBengal]

(09-09-2016, 07:41 PM)treee Wrote: Man, if you would have asked me if Adam Jones would have flourished like he has when he first got signed, I would have said hell no! But one of Marvin's biggest aspects of the legacy he is building is that he is the redeemer. He'll give you a chance to prove that you can overcome your demons and make something of yourself, if you're willing to commit to his cause. Yea, that has been his downfall as well. No matter how you look at it though, that is what defines Marvin Lewis. Despite what happened in last year's playoff game, I think Adam Jones' attitude combined with his relatively new love for the finer details of the game is what makes him one of the best defensive players in the league. And the best part is, is that there is so much to come. I do not think Adam Jones has played his best season of NFL football yet.

I'd say that Reggie Nelson is another great example of a player salvaged by Lewis.  Not for the same reasons, but definitely a top pick that was cast to the scrap heap.