Davante Adams discusses departure from Packers in new interview (2024)
zach kruse
·1 min read
Former Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams talked with former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall for almost two hours on the “I Am Athlete” podcast. The two chatted about a variety of topics, including Adams’ departure from Green Bay.
— It was “tough” living in Wisconsin based on the weather but also “great” for keeping him focused on football.
— He wasn’t happy about going into last year of his deal without a new contract. And he had to make a “business decision” once the tag was applied after the 2021 season.
— Made it clear that he’d still be with the Packers if the offer was right early on.
— Admitted Aaron Rodgers’ uncertainity in Green Bay played a big factor in his decision to leave.
— Adams said “cash flow” was a problem for the Packers in contract negotiations.
— Initial offer from Packers was under $20 million before 2021 season. He signed a deal worth $28.5 per year from the Raiders.
— “No bad blood” with team. Adams still follows the Packers on Instagram. Still communicates with Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur and Mark Murphy.
Here’s the interview:
Takeaway: Adams made it clear: He would have stayed with the Packers had the money lined up early in the negotiations, but a low initial offer, the team making him play out 2021 on the final year of his deal and then tagging him entering the 2022 offseason, Rodgers’ uncertain future and the allure of playing in Las Vegas all contributed to his desire to be traded.
His agent even called the claims "baseless, unfounded speculation." However, Adams admitted if there was one team, or person, to get him to leave Las Vegas, it'd be his former quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The duo played eight seasons together for the Green Bay Packers.
Rumors of Davante Adams' trade availability are "baseless and unfounded," according to the wide receiver's agents, who said this week the Las Vegas Raiders star is "expected" to stay put in 2024.
Adams, entering his 11th NFL season and his third with the Raiders, came to Las Vegas in a blockbuster trade with the Packers for first- and second-round draft picks in March 2022 not only to be closer to his family in the Bay Area of California but also to reunite with his college quarterback from Fresno State, Derek ...
According to Adams, the Packers' final offer to Adams before the 2021 season — his last year in Green Bay — was a $17 million per year extension. For perspective, the top deal at the position at that time was DeAndre Hopkins' two-year, $54.5 million extension, which averaged out to $27.35 million per year.
This comes after the All-Pro receiver shared how much he enjoys working with Antonio Pierce on the Up & Adams Show a few weeks back, and after his agents released a statement that Adams isn't seeking a trade.
Adams wanted to join the Raiders to play with his college quarterback, Derek Carr, who wanted Adams. That created a tempting combination for McDaniels: He could acquire a terrific player and earn the trust of his two most important players.
Wide receiver Davante Adams remains committed to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he recently opened up about the intriguing trade rumors with the New York Jets that continue to circulate and a possible reunion with his former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.
On March 18, 2022, the Packers traded Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for their 2022 first-round pick (later used to select Quay Walker) and second-round pick.
— Admitted Aaron Rodgers' uncertainity in Green Bay played a big factor in his decision to leave. — Adams said “cash flow” was a problem for the Packers in contract negotiations.
Trade value on the open market is 22.68 which ranks him 9th among wide receiver's and 23rd overall. His maximum trade value within the past 60 days is 23.93.
Appearing on The Rush with Maxx Crosby show (starts at 1:50 mark), Adams said he will "never regret anything" even if his "career went to s--t" after leaving Green Bay. An error occurred.
The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver played college football at Fresno State and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL Draft's second round. From being a two-star recruit in Palo Alto, California, Davante Adams has risen to become the best receiver in the NFL.
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