The Rodgers-Adams combo seemingly gained’t be coming to East Rutherford.
The Raiders have “zero” curiosity in buying and selling star receiver Davante Adams regardless of recruiting efforts from former Packers teammate and present Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, in accordance with NFL Community.
The Raiders are attempting to compete in 2024 in new full-time coach Antonio Pierce’s first full season.
“The Las Vegas Raiders are in win-now mode, probably not within the enterprise of making a gift of actually good gamers,” Rapoport mentioned. “My understanding is Aaron Rodgers has been making an attempt to recruit Davante Adams to the Jets — keep in mind, the Jets kinda made a run at him this previous 12 months, there was nothing there, anticipated to do that offseason once more.
“From what I’m advised, the Raiders wish to win, imagine they’ll and have zero plans to commerce Davante Adams.”
The Jets tried to land Adams this previous season however failed, they usually have naturally been linked to Adams because of his relationship with Rodgers.
Rodgers already recruited former Packers like Randall Cobb and Allen Lazard, to the Jets however they aren’t in the identical caliber of participant as Adams.
The Jets’ offense wants some assist, notably on the receiver place, and Adams would give the Jets an elite mixture alongside Garrett Wilson.
It takes two to tango, although, and the Raiders won’t be tearing it down or rebuilding.
NFL Community reported Las Vegas might be “aggressive” in pursuing a franchise quarterback this offseason,. Buying and selling away its prime receiver wouldn’t assist a brand new sign caller.
The Raiders have rookie Aidan O’Connell and veteran Jimmy Garoppolo beneath contract, however neither of them instill a lot confidence.
The draft has a prime tier of QBs in Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels with JJ McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix as potential secondary choices.
The Raiders are at present selecting at No. 13.
The Jets are lucky that this free-agent receiver class consists of choices similar to Bengals star Tee Higgins and Buccaneers standout Mike Evans, amongst others.
