Rumors surfaced and immediately were shut down earlier this week regarding a potential deal between the Raiders and Jets that would reunite the former Packers WR Davante Adams with Aaron Rodgers in New York. Without a doubt, a deal of such proportions would be an instant blockbuster just a month and a half from the start of the 2024 season, but if Adams’ own words, as well as his agents’, are any indicator, fantasy managers shouldn’t bank on Adams being moved any time soon. Trade rumors picked up steam following the release of Netflix’s ‘Receiver’ that depicted an obviously disgruntled Davante Adams criticizing then starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, as well as thanks to comments made by Aaron Rodgers over the weekend about being ‘excited to play with Adams once again.’ The whole situation reeks of Aaron Rodgers’ love for the spotlight and for stirring up drama, and it very much seems to be a large smokescreen given Adams’ stance on the situation; Adams appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast recently and assured us that he’s ‘locked in’ with the Raiders for 2024. Just for shiggles, a Davante Adams trade to New York would likely put a true breakout for Garrett Wilson on hold for the second year in a row, while Adams would also be slightly downgraded thanks to target competition from Wilson (27% target share, 0.26 targets per route run in 2023.)
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