WR Davante Adams, LAR (2 Viewers)

[travdogg]

I think the Vikes will just move on with JJ

So I think the Rodgers/Adams duo will go to one of

Browns
Steelers
Titans
Raiders
Seahawks
Giants

I sort of lean Titans and in a way I think the Raiders might be out although I could see Carrol maybe convincing Adams to comeback. Could see them wanting to go to the big apple though and would be intriguing that they (Giants/Jets) both play in the medowlands

I'd say 0% chance of the Raiders. Carroll is irrelevant to it, Mark Davis had to trade him, and I would think he's not taking him back even if he and Rodgers both came for the league minimum. That bridge is burned.

Honestly, after the Steelers and Titans, the team that actually makes the most sense probably is Minnesota, but only if they think JJ isn't ready. Adams would slot in ahead of Addison (who is likely looking at a suspension to start the year anyway) and maybe they run it back with Aaron Jones too.

I still kinda wonder if Rodgers ends up retiring.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

So the Seahawks are committed to Geno?

 

[Faust]

Rich Cimini
Interesting Davante Adams stat, via ESPN Research:

Catch Rate Over Expected (CROE) is an NFL Next Gen stat to show how much higher (or lower) a receiver's catch rate is compared to the expected catch rate on those targets based on player location, target depth, separation, etc. since NFL Next Gen Stats began in 2016.

Adams's CROE is a straight line down over the last 5 years.

Adams Catch Rate Over Expected

Last 5 Seasons (NFL Next Gen Stats)
2020 +9.7% 4th best (min. 100 targets)
2021 +5.6%
2022 -2.2%
2023 -2.4%
2024 -4.2% 4th worst (min. 100 targets)
#Jets

https://x.com/richcimini/status/1897007617366503537?s=61

 

[menobrown]

So I think the Rodgers/Adams duo will go to one of

He voluntarily pulled the plug on playing with Rodgers a few years ago. I don't think it's that high up on his priority list, feel like it means more to Rodgers then it does to Adams.

 

[ex-ghost]

So the Seahawks are committed to Geno?

They seem to be. Chatter they are working on an extension.

 

[zamboni]

So I think the Rodgers/Adams duo will go to one of

He voluntarily pulled the plug on playing with Rodgers a few years ago. I don't think it's that high up on his priority list, feel like it means more to Rodgers then it does to Adams.

Yes, I always wondered if that was a symbiotic relationship or just Rodgers really wanting to throw to his guy. I think the smart money is that this will be Adams' last NFL contract and he will take the highest offer he gets.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

I'm confused. Didn't A-Rod push for the Jets to land Adams? It's possible that they aren't a package deal but two friends (I mean maybe they aren't but I thought they might be) that are both FAs can pick their own team. Doesn't the NBA do this all the time? Although this says

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Adams prefers to play on the West Coast

So if A-Rod is looking to be a starter then maybe the reunion won't happen unless it's the Raiders or Seahawks.

 

[zamboni]

I'm confused. Didn't A-Rod push for the Jets to land Adams? It's possible that they aren't a package deal but two friends (I mean maybe they aren't but I thought they might be) that are both FAs can pick their own team. Doesn't the NBA do this all the time? Although this says

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Adams prefers to play on the West Coast

So if A-Rod is looking to be a starter then maybe the reunion won't happen unless it's the Raiders or Seahawks.

The difference last year is that Rodgers was already intact with the Jets and had the organization by the short hairs to bring in Adams. Now they’re both out looking for work and unless another team is willing to make them a package deal, they’ll be in different zip codes.

 

[pinkstapler]

Would love someone to photoshop Rodgers and Adams sitting next to one another in a GMs office interviewing for a job wearing tuxedos a la Step Brothers.

 

[Hu-Tang Clan]

I don't see the two of them trying to go to the same team together. Adams is probably ready to look at offers and make a decision now and Rodgers is probably in some cave somewhere waiting to see his shadow or not and then decide in a few months if he still wants to play.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Welcome home Davante. We forgive you for leaving and its time to come back home now.

Not happening

 

[JohnnyU]

Steelers?

 

[travdogg]

I'm confused. Didn't A-Rod push for the Jets to land Adams? It's possible that they aren't a package deal but two friends (I mean maybe they aren't but I thought they might be) that are both FAs can pick their own team. Doesn't the NBA do this all the time? Although this says

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Adams prefers to play on the West Coast

So if A-Rod is looking to be a starter then maybe the reunion won't happen unless it's the Raiders or Seahawks.

Well, Raiders are out, but Seattle could be interesting.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Breaking: Davante Adams two years 46 million with 26 million guaranteed
The Los Angeles Rams

Basically a one year deal for 26 million.

 

[Boston]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

 

[Snoopy]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Now does the Atwell extension even make sense?

 

[Boston]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Now does the Atwell extension even make sense?

I actually like it better now...you now don't need him to be more than he is.

 

[rockaction]

These guys really can't wait until the tenth, can they? Holy smoke.

Oh wait, he was released. Never mind.

 

[Deamon]

with DK and Deebo leaving the div, and Adams arriving, Rams might take over betting favourites to win that div.

 

[joey]

As an Adams dynasty owner, couldn’t be happier with this landing spot.

 

[travdogg]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Honestly, I think this is pretty bad news for Puka. Adams will demand a lot more targets than Kupp did. This is likely a 1A/1B. Great for the Rams, but Puka was arguably WR2 overall in PPR, and I don't feel remotely comfortable having him that high now.

Can't say enough about the move, and the value for the Rams though. Adams (in my eyes) was the only real #1 WR available (better than Higgins or Metcalf or Godwin) and they got him really cheap.

 

[Tau837]

Very disappointed the Chargers didn't sign Adams.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Very disappointed the Chargers didn't sign Adams.

46 Million / 2 years, I don't think many teams were going to go for that.

 

[efactor]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Honestly, I think this is pretty bad news for Puka. Adams will demand a lot more targets than Kupp did. This is likely a 1A/1B. Great for the Rams, but Puka was arguably WR2 overall in PPR, and I don't feel remotely comfortable having him that high now.

Can't say enough about the move, and the value for the Rams though. Adams (in my eyes) was the only real #1 WR available (better than Higgins or Metcalf or Godwin) and they got him really cheap.

Will turn 33 in December. He won't demand "a lot more targets" than Kupp was getting, unless you just go by the last 3 games where something odd was going on. New system. Puka will still be the clear #1 IMO

 

[-OZ-]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Honestly, I think this is pretty bad news for Puka. Adams will demand a lot more targets than Kupp did. This is likely a 1A/1B. Great for the Rams, but Puka was arguably WR2 overall in PPR, and I don't feel remotely comfortable having him that high now.

Can't say enough about the move, and the value for the Rams though. Adams (in my eyes) was the only real #1 WR available (better than Higgins or Metcalf or Godwin) and they got him really cheap.

Agreed that Puka falls a bit, maybe 10ish? I think Puka > Adams, but not by as much as he was better than Kupp last year.
Great for Stafford and the team overall.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

As an Adams dynasty owner, couldn’t be happier with this landing spot.

I dunno - Stafford looked like hot garbage the last month of the season.

Not sure I’d want my wagon hitched to that. Rams OL pass defense was pretty rough too after Whitworth retired.

 

[Streetduck]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Honestly, I think this is pretty bad news for Puka. Adams will demand a lot more targets than Kupp did. This is likely a 1A/1B. Great for the Rams, but Puka was arguably WR2 overall in PPR, and I don't feel remotely comfortable having him that high now.

Can't say enough about the move, and the value for the Rams though. Adams (in my eyes) was the only real #1 WR available (better than Higgins or Metcalf or Godwin) and they got him really cheap.

I don't think this hurts Puka much, Adam's will draw more targets than Kupp did last year but also more attention. Puka will be fine and I will take him off anyone's hands who feels as you do.

 

[menobrown]

Expensive, to much IMO.

He will be their best WR against man coverage, a better pairing with Pula then Kupp in that regard.

 

[menobrown]

Expensive, to much IMO.

I should have refrained from saying to expensive as I know per usual contracts are how they are first presented.

When you cut through the funny money it looks like basically a one year deal for $20m with a cap hit of probably $14M for this year with a team option to keep him for 2026 at a higher cap hit then 2025. That's a cheaper deal then for instance then the Texans gave Diggs last year.

It's not really $26m guaranteed. $20m though.

 

[rockaction]

Expensive, to much IMO.

I should have refrained from saying to expensive as I know per usual contracts are how they are first presented.

When you cut through the funny money it looks like basically a one year deal for $20m with a cap hit of probably $14M for this year with a team option to keep him for 2026 at a higher cap hit then 2025. That's a cheaper deal then for instance then the Texans gave Diggs last year.

It's not really $26m guaranteed. $20m though.

Yeah, I don't buy any reports about salary until I check Sportrac and I can see where the team "out" is. So much "funny money" stuff. It's meaningless words on paper in the NFL.

Still, twenty million for a year is a pretty good pull for Adams. I didn't think he'd get that.

And like Joey upthread, I think it's a good destination, but the first thing I thought of was Puka and that Davante is not a blocker. He's not a high effort guy when it comes to the dirty work that doesn't go into catching the football. He doesn't even like getting hit.

 

[Harjiran]

With this news, I might be looking to sell Stafford high.

 

[menobrown]

I didn't think he'd get that.

I actually did think he'd hit $20M for a year and this coming from someone (me) that has been beating the drum that he's regressed multiple years in a row but his stats have been propped up on pure volume.

On that note:

the first thing I thought of was Puka and that Davante is not a blocker.

the first thing I thought of is that this will be the first time in his career since he became a bona fide superstar he'll be the clear #2. I think he should have been with the Jets but not with Rodgers at QB. He will be now. How he takes to that role was one of my first thoughts. I expect ok as he'll get his fair share of targets as the #2 and McVay does a good job IMO of communicating to his players on their roles. I can't recall seeing players pouting or wanting out over their roles. Well maybe Akers, can't quite remember what all went into that but he's a minimum wage RB so not really applicable to much.

I'm lukewarm on this for Davante's fantasy performance, for sure expect a dip in production but I would have expected that just about anywhere. Solid one year move on the Rams part.

 

[travdogg]

That is a big time addition...he and Puka are a serious 1-2 punch,

Honestly, I think this is pretty bad news for Puka. Adams will demand a lot more targets than Kupp did. This is likely a 1A/1B. Great for the Rams, but Puka was arguably WR2 overall in PPR, and I don't feel remotely comfortable having him that high now.

Can't say enough about the move, and the value for the Rams though. Adams (in my eyes) was the only real #1 WR available (better than Higgins or Metcalf or Godwin) and they got him really cheap.

Agreed that Puka falls a bit, maybe 10ish? I think Puka > Adams, but not by as much as he was better than Kupp last year.
Great for Stafford and the team overall.

Yeah, 10-ish is about where I think Puka makes sense. I think people are vastly underrating how good Adams still is though. I mean, dude blew right past Garrett Wilson last year, and there were a lot of people who felt as highly about Wilson as Puka.

 

[Mitchie]

As an Adams dynasty owner, couldn’t be happier with this landing spot.

I dunno - Stafford looked like hot garbage the last month of the season.

Not sure I’d want my wagon hitched to that. Rams OL pass defense was pretty rough too after Whitworth retired.

I don't think that's a fair assessment, they ran a ton in a lot those games, he played well in the playoffs, was one or two plays away from beating Philly and prob would have if played in normal conditions.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I don't think that's a fair assessment, they ran a ton in a lot those games, he played well in the playoffs, was one or two plays away from beating Philly and prob would have if played in normal conditions.

My eye test was pretty unconvinced that Stafford is still playing at a high level. Saw him throw some awful picks and make some terrible decisions on balls that sailed or should have been picked.

His scrambling was decent, I’ll give you that. But you don’t want Stafford out there running given his chronic back issues. As a pocket passer I’ve never seen him look worse.

His playoff performance was petty solid, but the end of the regular season wasn’t pretty.

 

[Mitchie]

I don't think that's a fair assessment, they ran a ton in a lot those games, he played well in the playoffs, was one or two plays away from beating Philly and prob would have if played in normal conditions.

My eye test was pretty unconvinced that Stafford is still playing at a high level. Saw him throw some awful picks and make some terrible decisions on balls that sailed or should have been picked.

His scrambling was decent, I’ll give you that. But you don’t want Stafford out there running given his chronic back issues. As a pocket passer I’ve never seen him look worse.

His playoff performance was petty solid, but the end of the regular season wasn’t pretty.

Well the Rams seem to think he is, along with other teams who were trying to trade for him.

 

[The Frankman]

Rams signed WR Davante Adams to a two-year, $46 million contract.

Adams gets the west coast destination he wanted, signing for $26 million guaranteed with the Rams, who are now more likely than ever to move on from Cooper Kupp. The 32-year-old started last season with the Raiders but was dealt to the Jets to play with Aaron Rodgers. Though it did not lead to much success for the Jets, Adams still had his fifth-straight 1,000-yard season, putting up 85/1,063/8 in 14 games played between Las Vegas and New York. He will now catch passes from Matthew Stafford, who once again has two elite receivers in his arsenal. Puka Nacua will be strong target competition for Adams; fantasy managers can expect Adams to still be in the WR2 mix for 2025.

Rotoworld: Fantasy Fallout: Davante Adams to the Rams, DK Metcalf to the Steelers
by Patrick Daugherty, published March 9, 2025 09:06 PM

 

[IHEARTFF]

How can he sign with the Rams before FA?

 

[Snoopy]

How can he sign with the Rams before FA?

He was cut, thus a "street" free agent. Meaning he can sign with anyone at any time.

 

[The Frankman]

How can he sign with the Rams before FA?

it's in the Rotoworld article:

In the Rams’ case, they didn’t have to wait until Wednesday to make their Davante Adams signing official. Since he was released by the Jets, he was free to sign before the “tampering” commenced in earnest on Monday. It was not a given the Rams would dip into the market to replace Cooper Kupp, who still technically remains on the roster. They had already given $10 million to role player Tutu Atwell, while Jordan Whittington is coming off a solid rookie season.

 

[Ben & Jerry's]

How can he sign with the Rams before FA?

Because he was cut

 

[rockaction]

Just heard a guy on ESPN who talked to Sean McVay. Adams is in Japan and McVay was recruiting him internationally (that's the human interest side of the story). McVay thinks he can be a true "X" and that if you line him up wide he's still winning those battles every time (that's the football part of it).

McVay is pumped. So am I as a Davante dynasty owner. Nice to hear that McVay thinks that Adams still has it from a film/football perspective. Maybe we get one more year out of him with WR2+ production? We will see.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Well the Rams seem to think he is, along with other teams who were trying to trade for him.

Given the options, i’m not at all surprised.

I love Stafford - one of the most underrated QBs ever. But if they’re running out Stafford I hope they have a good backup. The miles (& hits) are adding up.

 

[rockaction]

Well the Rams seem to think he is, along with other teams who were trying to trade for him.

Given the options, i’m not at all surprised.

I love Stafford - one of the most underrated QBs ever. But if they’re running ok Stafford I hope they have a good backup. The miles (& hits) are adding up.

Yeah, count me in the camp that sees him in decline. I don't like it, but was the snow day in Philly his last stand? It was for the Stafford/Kupp era of the Rams, that's for sure.

 

[Faust]

Does Davante Adams make the Rams NFC West favorites?

 

[travdogg]

Does Davante Adams make the Rams NFC West favorites?

Big Adams fan, but I think SF getting back CMC, and Aiyuk, and Trent Williams, moves the needle WAY more than Adams does.

 

[zamboni]

So I think the Rodgers/Adams duo will go to one of

He voluntarily pulled the plug on playing with Rodgers a few years ago. I don't think it's that high up on his priority list, feel like it means more to Rodgers then it does to Adams.

Yes, I always wondered if that was a symbiotic relationship or just Rodgers really wanting to throw to his guy. I think the smart money is that this will be Adams' last NFL contract and he will take the highest offer he gets.

I guess that answers my own question. Davante may be BFFs with Rodgers, but can’t blame him for jumping at that offer irrespective of Rodgers and playing on the West Coast again.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Outstanding landing spot, great coach and front office
He should have 2 more strong seasons in LA

 

[Faust]

Sean McVay's 'aggressive' recruiting led to Davante Adams signing with Rams: 'I was talking to him more than I was talking to my wife'

 

[Faust]

Davante Adams embracing new life with Rams: Feel 'rejuvenated'