The Green Bay Packers don’t need to add a wide receiver, but Davante Adams’ recent comments about Jordan Love have fans desperate for a comeback.Adams’ future with the Las Vegas Raiders remains a topic of conversation.
In November, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the New York Jets were expected to make a move for Adams this offseason. This is a deal that reunites Adams with Aaron Rodgers.The Raiders face uncertainty at quarterback. If Adams wants to win a championship before his Hall of Fame career ends, a move may be necessary.
Could this mean a return to Green Bay?
Adams was a guest on the Two G’s on Podcast hosted by Amber Theoharis and former Packers wide receiver James Jones.They asked Adams: If you could catch a pass from any quarterback in the league, who would it be? The only rule was he couldn’t pick Aaron Rodgers. Adams mentioned two quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins and Jordan Love. “Oh, I see. Jordan Love looks really good right now.” Adams said. “Jordan Love is really cool right now.”Love’s emergence makes the Packers a potential landing spot for Adams. They were supposed to be in a rebuilding year in the NFC. The sky is the limit for this team through 2024. Adams will take control of this Green Bay offense and take this talented group to another level.
In Love’s first career game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Adams caught six passes for 42 yards. It won’t take long to build chemistry, especially since Adams is familiar with Matt LaFleur’s offense. The Packers advanced to the divisional round. Either way, they’re poised for the future as one of the most exciting young offenses in the league. Why the Packers are unlikely to trade Davante AdamsHowever, there are several reasons why an Adams deal might not be possible.
The Raiders’ decision to name Antonio Pierce as their new interim head coach could keep Adams in Las Vegas. Pierce was highly regarded by Raiders players, including Adams, and Las Vegas went 5-4 after getting Pierce.If Adams decides to leave Las Vegas for the Super Bowl, a meeting with Rodgers is more likely than a return to Green Bay. And then there’s the Packers side.
Trading Adams would require draft capital and he would need to find cap space to pay off his contract. With a team home to so much young talent, would general manager Brian Gutekunst be willing to pull off that kind of success?But there are scenarios where it makes sense. If Adams wants to play in the Super Bowl (a big ask), Green Bay could be an option. Despite having the youngest roster in the NFL, the Packers advanced to the divisional round.
With another year of development and another season of roster building, the Packers could reach the next level in 2024.Now add Davante Adams to the receiving corps along with Christian Watson, Jaden Reed, Romeo Dubs and Dontayvion Weeks. He could dominate.It will happen? Not. But Adams’ opinion was good.
