Colts safety Mike Adams is Pro Bowler on the field, teacher off of it

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INDIANAPOLIS – Mike Adams no longer has to turn around in the Indianapolis Colts meeting room to see who’s calling his name or tapping him on the shoulder.

“Mike, Mike,” the voice says.

It’s often fellow safety Clayton Geathers asking the veteran Adams about a play or scheme. Geathers does it over and over again, to where at times he feels like he’s bugging his teammate.

That’s the furthest thing from the truth, according Adams. He embraces his mentor role on the field, on the sideline, in the locker room, while eating lunch or in the film room. He views it as a sign of respect. That’s why Adams, who is headed into his 14th NFL season, will take the time to teach his younger teammates something for the coming season or for their careers, because he knows his own playing career is winding down.

“Great mentor, a ton of knowledge, obviously, and experience,” Colts coach Chuck Pagano said of Mike Adams. Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire

“I appreciate it,” Adams said. “I’ve been fortunate to play in this league for a long time. Not everybody gets that opportunity. I think the young guys recognize that, and for me to answer questions is an honor. And it’s an honor that the coaches respect me enough to do that. I get it. I’m on my way out, so I want to be able to pass along my knowledge to the young fellas.”

Adams is coming off of back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances after recording a total of 10 interceptions over the past two seasons. …

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