A pipe dream scenario for the New York Jets may soon become a reality.
According to a report from Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore, the Las Vegas Raiders have begun shopping star wide receiver Davante Adams.
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“A league source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that the Raiders are growing open to the idea of trading Davante Adams. The source said the club has begun reaching out to teams to gauge interest in the veteran wide receiver.”
More on this to come: A league source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that the @Raiders are growing open to the idea of trading Davante Adams. The source said the club has begun reaching out to teams to gauge interest in the veteran wide receiver.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) October 1, 2024
ESPN’s Adam Schefter added that the Raiders have informed teams they are looking for a second-round pick and additional compensation.
ESPN sources: Raiders have informed other teams that they would “consider” trading WR Davante Adams for a package that would include a second-round pick and additional compensation. pic.twitter.com/RtRrhUeYKi
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2024
This comes after Adams appeared on the “Up and Adams” show, discussing his communication with head coach Antonio Pierce. Pierce liked an Instagram post saying that Adams may have played his last down for the Raiders.
“I haven’t spoken to him,” Adams said of Pierce. “There’s been no communication with anybody from the team.”
#Raiders WR Davante Adams says he hasn't heard from Antonio Pierce, who "liked" an Instagram post suggesting that Davante may have played his last down with Vegas.
“There’s been no communication with anybody from the team.”
(🎥 @UpAndAdamsShow)
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 1, 2024
Additionally, Adams replied, “How could you not” miss Aaron Rodgers when Kay Adams asked about him.
Does Davante Adams miss Aaron Rodgers? 🥹
Davante: "How could you not…"@tae15adams @heykayadams @AaronRodgers12 pic.twitter.com/ZXCgmrbxm7
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) October 1, 2024
With these recent developments, it’s obvious that New York should pursue Adams to the highest degree.
The star wideout would benefit their offense in a variety of ways. Adams has the “mind-meld” connection with Aaron Rodgers that has been missing with Garrett Wilson this season. He fully understands where to be on every route combination and would be a safety blanket for the Jets’ star quarterback.
The impact goes just beyond that, though. Adams would open up more room for Wilson, who would have the opportunity to dominate without the pressure of being the team’s clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver. Mike Williams could face the team’s third-best coverage options, while Breece Hall and Tyler Conklin would have even more room to operate.
Ultimately, this is a move New York has to make. If they are able to pull it off, the Jets would get the jolt to their offense that could put them over the top.
