The football world has been speculating about a potential Aaron Rodgers-Davante Adams reunion for the entire summer. That speculation intensified when Rodgers said he “couldn't wait” to play with Adams again, assumedly on the New York Jets this time.
However, Rodgers clarified what he meant on Wednesday, via SNY's Connor Hughes.
“I think I was talking about golf” — Aaron Rodgers jokes when asked his comments about playing with Davante Adams again #Jets,” Hughes reported.
Rodgers was on a golf course when he made the statement, so his story is feasible, albeit unlikely. It's understandable why players and fans alike would fantasize about Adams going to New York, as he would create an embarrassment of riches on offense with Rodgers, Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, and Mike Williams.
However, Adams is still under contract through 2026 with the Las Vegas Raiders, although there's a potential out in his deal next year. The club would eat $15.7 million in dead cap if it released him in 2025, and just $7.85 million in '26.
Therefore, Las Vegas has the leverage in any potential trade scenario. The 40-year-old Rodgers has limited time left in the NFL, so it will be hard for New York to reunite him with his former Green Bay Packers teammate.
Could the clubs work out a deal by the trade deadline or next season if the Raiders have another rough season?
The Jets would have to give up a king's ransom for Davante Adams
With Las Vegas coming off of an 8-9 season and having an uncertain quarterback situation, the squad could struggle again this year. If the Raiders are trending down while the Jets are hot near the trade deadline, don't be surprised if the Green and White make a push for the star wideout in the middle of the season. However, the organization would have to give up significant draft capital, and possibly even a couple of players.
In this case, though, mortgaging the future wouldn't be a bad idea. Hall acknowledged, though, that it would be hard for such a stacked squad to evenly divide the touches, via The Pivot Podcast.
“It would be hectic for sure. Especially with the receivers managing who is going to touch the ball. ‘Cause I know I'm getting my touches but I don't know they going to have to figure that out between them three.”
However, infighting over getting the ball would be more likely to stop them than opposing defenses, who'd have their hands full.
“I feel like if we got him, it'll be another case of ‘pick your poison,’” Hall continued. “Who you want to beat you? You want me to beat you, you want them three out there to beat you with Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert. That's everything, that's all we need right there. So, I feel like if we did add him they would probably they would say it was a cheat code basically.”
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