May one of many higher quarterback-receiver duos in NFL historical past reunite?
Whereas taking part in on the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Nev. on Thursday, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw some fuel on the concept he might workforce up once more with Davante Adams.
“I really like Davante. Can’t wait to play with him,” Rodgers mentioned between holes, including “once more” after a slight pause.
Rodgers and Adams set the world ablaze whereas taking part in collectively from 2014-21 in Inexperienced Bay, combining to rack up 12 Professional Bowl appearances and 5 All-Professional nods.
Throughout that eight-year stretch, Adams’ 669 receptions ranked fifth amongst NFL gamers, whereas his 8,121 yards had been sixth.
The 2 California natives had been significantly unstoppable throughout their final two seasons with the Packers.
From 2020-21, Rodgers and Adams every made First Group All-Professional twice, with Rodgers profitable consecutive MVPs and Adams notching two straight seasons with 115-plus catches, 1,374-plus yards and eleven-plus touchdowns.
Nevertheless, Inexperienced Bay failed to succeed in a Tremendous Bowl with the 2 transcendent skills on their roster.
The Packers opted to maximise worth for Adams when the workforce traded him to the Raiders in March 2022, netting again first- and second-round picks that finally grew to become linebacker Quay Walker and receiver Christian Watson.
The 31-year-old wideout has continued to provide as a gaudy clip in Las Vegas the final two seasons, beginning all 34 video games whereas amassing 203 catches for two,660 yards and 22 touchdowns — regardless of taking part in with very below-average quarterbacks.
With Vegas ending under .500 the final two seasons and projected to be subpar once more in 2024, many have puzzled if proprietor Mark Davis would think about shifting Adams.
But Adams has insisted that Sin Metropolis is the place he needs to be.
“Clearly, we are able to get collectively and speak in regards to the previous occasions, and potential of doing this and that,” Adams mentioned about Rodgers. “I’m a Raider, and he is aware of that.”
Till the Raiders — with newly minted full-time head coach Antonio Pierce and new normal supervisor Tom Telesco — or Adams elect to take a distinct stance, plainly the concept of the long run Corridor of Famers reconnecting will stay a far-fetched fantasy.
Adams’ five-year, $140 million contract received’t expire till after the 2026 season, though a commerce could also be extra possible after this yr — when the receiver’s dead-cap determine drops from $40.4 million to $15.7 million.
In the meantime, the 40-year-old Rodgers will probably be a free agent the yr earlier than in 2025 however appears to be taking a year-to-year strategy to his profession.
