It wasn’t supposed to be like this.
When the Las Vegas Raiders traded for receiver Davante Adams in March, 2022, Adams thought he’d be playing long-term with Derek Carr, his Fresno State teammate, with whom he had a great chemistry. And he was supposed to be doing so in a Josh McDaniels offense that made some sense.
Well, now that the Raiders have jettisoned Carr for Jimmy Garoppolo, and McDaniels’ offense most closely resembles several flaming dumpsters crashing into each other and falling off a cliff, Adams is understandably unhappy with the entire situation. With today’s trade deadline, many are wondering if Adams might be on the move.
Whether that happens or not (and we suspect that it won’t) Adams’ frustration during the Raiders’ 26-14 Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions — a game in which Adams caught one pass on seven targets for 11 yards and all kinds of yards left on the field — was both palpable and completely understandable.
"Jimmy G to Davante Adams!" pic.twitter.com/HxHec4b1Mh
— Sportswillberightback (@SportsBRB) October 31, 2023
Hard to blame Davante Adams. pic.twitter.com/kf92lqhxlg
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 31, 2023
Social media agreed, taking all kinds of shots at McDaniels and Garoppolo.
“Remember when Davante Adams was catching perfectly placed fades from Aaron Rodgers?”
-Fans of great football pic.twitter.com/G8Y20w7FwJ
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 31, 2023
we could have looked back at a MNF game where Davante Adams had a 98-yard TD and a 60-yard TD
but we got this from Jimmy G instead 💀💀 pic.twitter.com/iQLBx3TVDj
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) October 31, 2023
*Davante Adams open*
Jimmy G: pic.twitter.com/q2racce72m
— Kofie (@Kofie) October 31, 2023
Raiders should do Davante Adams a solid and trade him. He deserves it. He came there to play for his favorite team, they got rid of the QB he came there to play with and he has 1 catch tonight. Don’t subject him to anymore of this dysfunction.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 31, 2023
The league office should just step in and rule that Davante Adams is a free agent, and the Raiders get the 33rd pick in the draft. No financial ramifications for Vegas. No trade necessary. Just do what’s right for the sport.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) October 31, 2023
Davante Adams "I don't know what to say at this moment. I truly don't."
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) October 31, 2023
Davante Adams needs to just report that he's been traded tomorrow and see what happens
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) October 31, 2023
Video: Davante Adams after the game: "I honestly don't know what to say at this moment, I wish I had the words to say something that's not going to get blown up in the media and taken out of context."
Adding, he feels: "Frustration."
https://t.co/uUyGdPdnJL https://t.co/jhBO9j9YSq pic.twitter.com/sgVdg0iZZ1
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 31, 2023
Jimmy G seeing Davante Adams running down field:
— ShakingMyHead (@smh_withthis) October 31, 2023
Davante Adams if Jimmy G overthrows him again pic.twitter.com/QjXwnR3vvZ
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) October 31, 2023
Aaron Rodgers the minute the #Jets trade for Davante Adams: pic.twitter.com/Z7PDfplxqC
— Jets Today (@NYJetsToday_) October 31, 2023
Davante Adams until 4pm ET tomorrow trying to force his way out of Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/BDk1HX9byg
— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) October 31, 2023
Is this video foreshadowing Davante Adams disappearing from the Raiders roster?
pic.twitter.com/Md1cZ9hkYN— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) October 31, 2023
Can anyone read lips?
Looks like Davante Adams said: "Tired of this F—ing bullsh–" after his 1 catch game.
Josh McDaniels and Jimmy Garoppolo are killing this man. They need to allow him to find a new team.https://t.co/Ycb87s1vUk pic.twitter.com/K2vvXDmrKt
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 31, 2023
Jimmy G had Jacobs open for a short gain, Mayer in the flat, or Renfrow open over the middle. Nah let me throw a duck to Davante Adams in double coverage. pic.twitter.com/6mbN7EfQfh
— Khaled (@khaled74) October 31, 2023
