WR Davante Adams, LV (15 Viewers)

[Ministry of Pain]

I also wonder how much Adams would be willing to modify his current contract for the right suitor to chase a ring. It's the one thing he doesn't have and father time is against him.

I don't think he's really fallen off much, a pairing with a better QB would prove that quickly.
He is the icing on the cake for some contender out there but which one?
Buffalo might have seen enough vs Baltimore and will go WR hunting before the deadline
Adams would be a waste on Baltimore, don't see him going there
The Chiefs? Division Rival doesn't make a lot of sense

The NFC has several teams, if I were Washington I would make a trade and get my up and coming QB another toy to move the offense at will
I'd prefer he land on a.team where they truly could use his production and take the entire Offense up a notch, not just a 3rd or 4th wheel in SF or Philly
He would look insane in a Bucs uniform and give them a 3-headed monster at WR, but the Bucs likely don't need him enough to make a trade
Cards could possibly use him and help develop MHJr
Vikings have JJ, they don't need Adams on that team

 

[ratbast]

Ravens seem to have about $18.5 in cap space. I think they make a ton of sense.

 

[menobrown]

I also wonder how much Adams would be willing to modify his current contract for the right suitor to chase a ring. It's the one thing he doesn't have and father time is against him.

If by modify you mean pay cut no chance. Everyone is going to say he wants out of Vegas because they are not winning but he's been wanting a new contract from them all off-season and IMO that's what this is all about.

Now I'll add he knows his $71M in base salary due the next two years is not real. That's again his issue with the Raiders because none of that money is guaranteed and I don't think the Raiders have any intention of paying it which makes him a lame duck. So he wants an extension and if the guarantees are right he'll take less then $71M due to him over 25-26. That may look like a modification, and could be used to lower his current base salary, but he's not taking an actual pay cut to get out of town. He wants guaranteed money past this season.

Idk. You don't think he would take a haircut for a chance at a superbowl? Eventually, how many 10s of millions does he need?

Not a single locket, and no one will ask him to either.

I've been hearing since June he's extremely unhappy with his current contract and feel pretty much 100% certain this is what it's all about. Not happy seeing all these WR's get extended, seeing how Miami took care of Tyreek whose contract was similar to his but leaving him to play a season in lame duck status and risk injury.

 

[icehouse]

The Kansas City Chiefs will trade a 4th rd for him.

The Raiders aren’t that stupid

In all seriousness, is a 3-peat worth a 1st round pick? Hmmm....

 

[Grahamburn]

If there’s no extension with additional guarantees is it just another Reddick situation?

Lot to figure out here.

 

[FarFromHome]

The Kansas City Chiefs will trade a 4th rd for him.

The Raiders aren’t that stupid

In all seriousness, is a 3-peat worth a 1st round pick? Hmmm....

If any franchise knew giving up a 1st round pick would result in a Superbowl title then 31 teams would snap accept deal. Browns would sleep on it.

 

[massraider]

I assume they have a decent idea what they will get.

What about the Titans? Levis could use a wr1. Anybody shakin' in their boots with that line up now? Could be a dark horse. Plus-Not in same division.

What about the Chargers? Their WR room isn't exactly inspiring and, at least they have a real NFL QB.

Man, I would take their 2nd, no problem

 

[Payne]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

 

[JohnnyU]

Isn’t Cleveland where he would go to die?

Or to catch on fire

Spontaneously combust?

 

[joey]

Buffalo?

 

[BladeRunner]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

NOOOOO!

I have Wilson!! That would suck!

 

[Dizzy]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

NOOOOO!

I have Wilson!! That would suck!

Hah, those 4-5 pts/game from your WR1 carrying your team so far in 2024?

 

[travdogg]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

If he goes to the Jets in the next day or so, I think its realistic to think he could play Sunday, even in London.

 

[Schmeabs]

Chargers should make an offer

 

[BladeRunner]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

NOOOOO!

I have Wilson!! That would suck!

Hah, those 4-5 pts/game from your WR1 carrying your team so far in 2024?

Those are the best four to five points a game. Very bigly, you'll see.

But in all seriousness, I'm talking about working out that rapport with Rogers and getting on track. With Adam's there that would kill it before it even started.

I'm going to do everything I can to prevent this trade from happening to the Jets.

 

[Dizzy]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

NOOOOO!

I have Wilson!! That would suck!

Hah, those 4-5 pts/game from your WR1 carrying your team so far in 2024?

Those are the best four to five points a game. Very bigly, you'll see.

But in all seriousness, I'm talking about working out that rapport with Rogers and getting on track. With Adam's there that would kill it before it even started.

I'm going to do everything I can to prevent this trade from happening to the Jets.

Having a real WR1 on the team might help GW. He obviously needs someone to draw coverage away... similar to Ja'Marr Chase's stats with, and without Tee Higgins... Chase is a stud WR1 (as long as Tee is out there too).

 

[Uncle Leo]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

NOOOOO!

I have Wilson!! That would suck!

Hah, those 4-5 pts/game from your WR1 carrying your team so far in 2024?

Those are the best four to five points a game. Very bigly, you'll see.

But in all seriousness, I'm talking about working out that rapport with Rogers and getting on track. With Adam's there that would kill it before it even started.

I'm going to do everything I can to prevent this trade from happening to the Jets.

Having a real WR1 on the team might help GW. He obviously needs someone to draw coverage away... similar to Ja'Marr Chase's stats with, and without Tee Higgins... Chase is a stud WR1 (as long as Tee is out there too).

No way. AR would lock in on DA and who would blame him? They would kill GW’s value all together. DA is target, yards, and TD monster.

 

[Dizzy]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

NOOOOO!

I have Wilson!! That would suck!

Hah, those 4-5 pts/game from your WR1 carrying your team so far in 2024?

Those are the best four to five points a game. Very bigly, you'll see.

But in all seriousness, I'm talking about working out that rapport with Rogers and getting on track. With Adam's there that would kill it before it even started.

I'm going to do everything I can to prevent this trade from happening to the Jets.

Having a real WR1 on the team might help GW. He obviously needs someone to draw coverage away... similar to Ja'Marr Chase's stats with, and without Tee Higgins... Chase is a stud WR1 (as long as Tee is out there too).

No way. AR would lock in on DA and who would blame him? They would kill GW’s value all together. DA is target, yards, and TD monster.

Really? Not on his current team.

Also, not to poo-poo on Garret Wilson's situation further... but I really can't see Aaron Rogers lasting the season. He's got a puffed up knee today and the other one hurts... countdown has begun.

 

[Tau837]

Adams has a 25M cap hit

Seeing everyone all over keep repeating this and that number is not relative to any team acquiring him in a trade. That's his cap hit with the Raiders which takes into account prorated bonus payments. Those bonus payout hits to the cap don't follow him to his new team.

His base salary plus per game bonus works out to $17.5m. Since are 4 games in the books already that is now down to about $13.5m. That's the cap hit anyteam acquiring him has to deal with and it gets about a million lower every week he's not traded.

In addition to what you wrote, I believe NFL players get paid on Monday of each week in the regular season, meaning the Raiders are responsible for 5/18 of his salary to this point, but only 4/18 of his potential per game bonuses. With zero commitment beyond 2024.

If he is healthy, that is appealing to a possible contender who needs an additional WR1 caliber player... maybe WR2 caliber if he goes to a team with an unfamiliar offense and thus has a learning curve.

But appealing enough to trade a 2nd plus more, as was mentioned recently, either in this thread or the Raiders thread? I'm skeptical. Second round picks are quite valuable. I think an acquiring team would likely have to have a plan to keep him longer than just 2024, with reasonable confidence they could agree to terms with Adams on that, before they would give a 2nd plus more.

 

[Tau837]

I assume they have a decent idea what they will get.

What about the Titans? Levis could use a wr1. Anybody shakin' in their boots with that line up now? Could be a dark horse. Plus-Not in same division.

What about the Chargers? Their WR room isn't exactly inspiring and, at least they have a real NFL QB.

Man, I would take their 2nd, no problem

I'd be shocked if that happens. That would be completely opposite of the approach the new GM, Hortiz, and the new HC, Harbaugh, have taken so far. As a Chargers fan, I want no part of that and will be unhappy if they make such a trade.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Arizona sneaky
Washington of course
Jets lol k

 

[travdogg]

Adams has a 25M cap hit

Seeing everyone all over keep repeating this and that number is not relative to any team acquiring him in a trade. That's his cap hit with the Raiders which takes into account prorated bonus payments. Those bonus payout hits to the cap don't follow him to his new team.

His base salary plus per game bonus works out to $17.5m. Since are 4 games in the books already that is now down to about $13.5m. That's the cap hit anyteam acquiring him has to deal with and it gets about a million lower every week he's not traded.

In addition to what you wrote, I believe NFL players get paid on Monday of each week in the regular season, meaning the Raiders are responsible for 5/18 of his salary to this point, but only 4/18 of his potential per game bonuses. With zero commitment beyond 2024.

If he is healthy, that is appealing to a possible contender who needs an additional WR1 caliber player... maybe WR2 caliber if he goes to a team with an unfamiliar offense and thus has a learning curve.

But appealing enough to trade a 2nd plus more, as was mentioned recently, either in this thread or the Raiders thread? I'm skeptical. Second round picks are quite valuable. I think an acquiring team would likely have to have a plan to keep him longer than just 2024, with reasonable confidence they could agree to terms with Adams on that, before they would give a 2nd plus more.

Adams would have a very small learning curve if he went to any of NYJ, GB, Dal,

 

[chad in Indy]

Rotoballer saying he wants to go to the Jets. He's going to the Jets.

They won't trade him to KC.

If he goes to the Jets in the next day or so, I think its realistic to think he could play Sunday, even in London.

But what about his hammy?

 

[D-Day]

If he does get traded, my biggest concern is what happens to the Taco Bell kitchen staff at his house. I mean, do they also move to the new city or just get fired?

 

[zoonation]

In before the Chiefs are mentioned.....oh wait...

Chiefs don’t have the cap room.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Dallas and Pittsburgh poking around it appears.

 

[JohnnyU]

In before the Chiefs are mentioned.....oh wait...

Chiefs don’t have the cap room.

good

 

[BladeRunner]

NFL insider Josina Anderson reports the Steelers have “preliminary interest in at least discussing a potential trade” for Davante Adams.
The Jets, quarterbacked by longtime Adams friend Aaron Rodgers, are also reportedly interested in acquiring the disgruntled receiver. We’re still about a month away from the NFL’s trade deadline, and chatter about Adams leaving Las Vegas for a contending team will continue throughout that time. It’s hard to imagine Adams, supposedly struggling with a hamstring issue, staying with the Raiders. Both sides appear ready to finally move on. Adams landing with the Steelers would tank George Pickens’ target share in the run-first Pittsburgh offense.

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[Kiddnets]

Cue meme of Joe Douglas salivating.....

Entire Jet staff is gone if this blows up - why wouldnt they trade a future 2d and then some to save their jobs.

 

[ChiefD]

In before the Chiefs are mentioned.....oh wait...

Chiefs don’t have the cap room.

They would create cap room in an hour if the Raiders were willing to trade him to us.

 

[travdogg]

Dallas and Pittsburgh poking around it appears.

Steelers would be one of the few downgrades for fantasy. It would hurt everyone except Fields.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Sounds like DA prefers the Jets or Saints (Former QBs and best buds).

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

I only really care about this from the perspective of redraft. Given that, it seems like the best option would be the Jets, because he could potentially take over the WR1 spot and has that chemistry with Rodgers. Any other situation I'd be worried about an adjustment period.

Honestly, best situation would probably be if he just stays with the Raiders, but it sounds like that ship may have sailed. And obviously, if he's going to spend the rest of the year unhappy and pulling a Jalen Ramsey, that's probably the worst case situation

 

[Payne]

Saints and Jets supposedly his preference.

Edit: Per Schefter

Edit 2: RaidersAreOne beat me to it.

 

[Kiddnets]

I only really care about this from the perspective of redraft. Given that, it seems like the best option would be the Jets, because he could potentially take over the WR1 spot and has that chemistry with Rodgers. Any other situation I'd be worried about an adjustment period.

Honestly, best situation would probably be if he just stays with the Raiders, but it sounds like that ship may have sailed. And obviously, if he's going to spend the rest of the year unhappy and pulling a Jalen Ramsey, that's probably the worst case situation

If im the Raiders its time to deal him - they are in rebuild mode like it or not. They will be fishing for a new QB next year - probably a rookie. Dont need Adams for that. Get a 2d rder and clear that salary.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The Cowboys for Redraft purposes, just 2024 they make the most sense or where Adams would flourish
CD Lamb across from him and the Cowboys cannot run the football, it would be pass pass and more passes
I don't see any way for defenses to peel coverage away from Lamb and that leaves Adams on an island with somebodya nd a lot of scoring opportunities
Dallas Defense isn't great at the moment so they need to score 35 a week

Perfect landing spot!
Would Adams see it that way? I'm not so sure but it would be awesome for redraft
The Jets are on the verge of disaster, not sure I want to see him go there, Rodgers has a ceiling right now

 

[JohnnyU]

I only really care about this from the perspective of redraft. Given that, it seems like the best option would be the Jets, because he could potentially take over the WR1 spot and has that chemistry with Rodgers. Any other situation I'd be worried about an adjustment period.

Honestly, best situation would probably be if he just stays with the Raiders, but it sounds like that ship may have sailed. And obviously, if he's going to spend the rest of the year unhappy and pulling a Jalen Ramsey, that's probably the worst case situation

If im the Raiders its time to deal him - they are in rebuild mode like it or not. They will be fishing for a new QB next year - probably a rookie. Dont need Adams for that. Get a 2d rder and clear that salary.

They may want a 2nd rounder, but would they get it?

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

I only really care about this from the perspective of redraft. Given that, it seems like the best option would be the Jets, because he could potentially take over the WR1 spot and has that chemistry with Rodgers. Any other situation I'd be worried about an adjustment period.

Honestly, best situation would probably be if he just stays with the Raiders, but it sounds like that ship may have sailed. And obviously, if he's going to spend the rest of the year unhappy and pulling a Jalen Ramsey, that's probably the worst case situation

If im the Raiders its time to deal him - they are in rebuild mode like it or not. They will be fishing for a new QB next year - probably a rookie. Dont need Adams for that. Get a 2d rder and clear that salary.

Agreed that from an NFL perspective it makes sense, although I suspect his value is much lower than that and they'll have to decide if they're willing to take whatever they can get for him.

But I honestly don't care about the Raiders even a little bit. I just want my second-round fantasy pick to be in a situation where he can produce

 

[travdogg]

The Cowboys for Redraft purposes, just 2024 they make the most sense or where Adams would flourish
CD Lamb across from him and the Cowboys cannot run the football, it would be pass pass and more passes
I don't see any way for defenses to peel coverage away from Lamb and that leaves Adams on an island with somebodya nd a lot of scoring opportunities
Dallas Defense isn't great at the moment so they need to score 35 a week

Perfect landing spot!
Would Adams see it that way? I'm not so sure but it would be awesome for redraft
The Jets are on the verge of disaster, not sure I want to see him go there, Rodgers has a ceiling right now

Dallas makes a ton of sense, the only issue I could maybe see, is Adams ok being the #2 WR? Dallas is the only rumored team where Adams wouldn't be coming in as the #1,and while logically that would make his job easier, I can see that being a point of contention as well.

 

[Grahamburn]

The Cowboys for Redraft purposes, just 2024 they make the most sense or where Adams would flourish
CD Lamb across from him and the Cowboys cannot run the football, it would be pass pass and more passes
I don't see any way for defenses to peel coverage away from Lamb and that leaves Adams on an island with somebodya nd a lot of scoring opportunities
Dallas Defense isn't great at the moment so they need to score 35 a week

Perfect landing spot!
Would Adams see it that way? I'm not so sure but it would be awesome for redraft
The Jets are on the verge of disaster, not sure I want to see him go there, Rodgers has a ceiling right now

Dallas makes a ton of sense, the only issue I could maybe see, is Adams ok being the #2 WR? Dallas is the only rumored team where Adams wouldn't be coming in as the #1,and while logically that would make his job easier, I can see that being a point of contention as well.

Would love to see him sitting on the sidelines in Dallas as the other team runs it down their throat.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Yeah, as a fantasy Owner I am hoping for the Jets or Dallas too. It would be crushing to see him go to Cleveland or Pittsburgh.

 

[BladeRunner]

Yeah, as a fantasy Owner I am hoping for the Jets or Dallas too. It would be crushing to see him go to Cleveland or Pittsburgh.

NOT the jets. NOT the Jets.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The Cowboys for Redraft purposes, just 2024 they make the most sense or where Adams would flourish
CD Lamb across from him and the Cowboys cannot run the football, it would be pass pass and more passes
I don't see any way for defenses to peel coverage away from Lamb and that leaves Adams on an island with somebodya nd a lot of scoring opportunities
Dallas Defense isn't great at the moment so they need to score 35 a week

Perfect landing spot!
Would Adams see it that way? I'm not so sure but it would be awesome for redraft
The Jets are on the verge of disaster, not sure I want to see him go there, Rodgers has a ceiling right now

Dallas makes a ton of sense, the only issue I could maybe see, is Adams ok being the #2 WR? Dallas is the only rumored team where Adams wouldn't be coming in as the #1,and while logically that would make his job easier, I can see that being a point of contention as well.

Would love to see him sitting on the sidelines in Dallas as the other team runs it down their throat.

 

[menobrown]

Dallas makes a ton of sense, the only issue I could maybe see,

I think there would be other issues most notably I believe they'd be paying for a one year rental as I don't believe his contract demands would allow him to remain on the team past this season.

Would imagine if people are reporting their interest it's because McCarthy is pushing for it but his motivations may not be in sync with the longer term team building approach of McLay and the Jones'es, and MM does not have a very powerful voice in the personnel decisions.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Yeah, as a fantasy Owner I am hoping for the Jets or Dallas too. It would be crushing to see him go to Cleveland or Pittsburgh.

NOT the jets. NOT the Jets.

GW owner here who shares your sentiments.

 

[menobrown]

Yeah, as a fantasy Owner I am hoping for the Jets or Dallas too. It would be crushing to see him go to Cleveland or Pittsburgh.

NOT the jets. NOT the Jets.

GW owner here who shares your sentiments.

I felt that way myself before the season and passed Wilson in a lot of drafts out of fear of Jet's eventually obtaining Davante Adams. Now I don't really care. Wilson's getting shadow coverage from other teams and whether it's that or the scheme he's been meh. Again. So at this point I'm willing to see if being the #2 might actually be good for him.

 

[travdogg]

Dallas makes a ton of sense, the only issue I could maybe see,

I think there would be other issues most notably I believe they'd be paying for a one year rental as I don't believe his contract demands would allow him to remain on the team past this season.

Would imagine if people are reporting their interest it's because McCarthy is pushing for it but his motivations may not be in sync with the longer term team building approach of McLay and the Jones'es, and MM does not have a very powerful voice in the personnel decisions.

On the other hand, Jerry Jones is 81 years old, and just gave big long-term deals to Dak and Lamb. I could see him being VERY disappointed by what the offense has been so far, and conclude another weapon is the answer. Though, its possible even Jerry doesn't have that much say anymore, it seems like its Stephen who runs the show.

 

[menobrown]

Put me down as saying the #1 team I don't want him to trade him is the one that I listed as a top candidate and Josina Anderson said this morning had interest. Pittsburgh.

Not for fantasy reasons.

Just a Steelers fan and I don't really care for paying for moody old high priced WR's. The Netflix doc put a little bit of a sour taste in my mouth about Davante and that's just continued. I'd rather some other team paid to get him so he can chase his personal greatness with them.

 

[Schmeabs]

Anywhere but the Jets, Saints, or Cowboys

 

[menobrown]

Dallas makes a ton of sense, the only issue I could maybe see,

I think there would be other issues most notably I believe they'd be paying for a one year rental as I don't believe his contract demands would allow him to remain on the team past this season.

Would imagine if people are reporting their interest it's because McCarthy is pushing for it but his motivations may not be in sync with the longer term team building approach of McLay and the Jones'es, and MM does not have a very powerful voice in the personnel decisions.

On the other hand, Jerry Jones is 81 years old, and just gave big long-term deals to Dak and Lamb. I could see him being VERY disappointed by what the offense has been so far, and conclude another weapon is the answer. Though, its possible even Jerry doesn't have that much say anymore, it seems like its Stephen who runs the show.

Yes this is correct but of course Jerry's going to be involved in some big decisions but the day to day operations of that team for the past few years have been run by Mclay and Stephen. And it's really been totally different. What I'd term as prudent long term thinking, not rash "lets give two #1's for Roy Williams" kind of stuff.

Also not for nothing but I was aruond Jerry and his sons two weeks ago, I'm not close with them at all but some of my friends are and I see them every year. He looks like death but has for about 10 years now, but he's sharp as could be and I don't think is making any plans like he's about to knock off.