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Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams in 2021, when they were members of the Green Bay Packers.Photograph: Matt Ludtke/AP
The writing has been on the wall for Davante Adams for a while. Once the Las Vegas Raiders ejected on the Derek Carr experience, it was clear that Adams’ exit would not be far behind.
The three-time All-Pro joined the Raiders to reunite with Carr, his old college quarterback and friend, and to get paid. Two years on, Carr is now in New Orleans and Adams is reportedly on the trade block, with a plump bank account.
Things moved quickly this season. After the pummeling at the hands of the Panthers in week three, Raiders’ coach Antonio Pierce said some of his players made “business decisions” in the second half of the game, and that he would be forced to make some of his own. He did not identify the players he was talking about, but it doesn’t take Watson or Holmes to crack the case. Four days later, Adams pulled up at practice with a mild hamstring injury that the Raiders said would keep him out week-to-week. Then, the Raiders reportedly informed other teams they were open to trading the receiver – and Adams told the franchise he “preferred“ to be traded.
Although the rate of midseason trades has increased, they are still rare. Typically they’re back-of-the-roster moves designed to plug a hole. But in recent years we’ve seen an uptick in deals for legitimate difference-makers, including Jalen Ramsey and Von Miller to the Rams and Christian McCaffrey moving to San Francisco.
A potential Adams deal hinges as a pivot point for the season – and could tip the championship scales.
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Integrating a new receiver midstream isn’t easy, but Adams is not a typical player. He has proven he can put up meaty production regardless of who’s throwing him the ball or the system he plays in. Adams posted 1,516 receiving yards in his first season in Vegas with Derek Carr and…
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Author : The Guardian
Publish date : 2024-10-03 11:10:54
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