Adams suited up and caught three passes for 30 yards in a 37-15 loss to the Steelers in Week 7 on “Sunday Night Football.” After the fact, he revealed to the “Up & Adams” show that he is hopeful to quickly take up a leadership position with his new team. In fact, he said that has already begun.

Davante Adams had only been with the New York Jets for a few days but he still felt the need to step up using his voice. Following New York's 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, it was me

And after five days, as the team hits its low point of the season, it’s so obvious to the new guy that he just stands up in the middle of the locker room and points it out to the players, coaches, even the owner.

We had to acknowledge that and recognize it.’’ Adams joined a really long list of people who say the Jets need a culture change. He said their effort was “unacceptable,” among other things, after the loss to the Steelers.