In a stunning turn of events, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams may find himself donning a different jersey sooner rather than later. The rumor mill started churning after NFL Network dropped a bombshell report on Tuesday, revealing that Adams has expressed his desire to be traded from the Raiders. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III wasted no time in throwing out his ideal scenario—a blockbuster trade involving the Kansas City Chiefs.
“I know Davante Adams and (New York Jets quarterback) Aaron Rodgers are like peanut butter and jelly,” Griffin mused. “A perfect match. But going from the Raiders to the Jets would be trading dysfunction for dysfunction. The Chiefs provide an opportunity to make history and be a part of the first three-peat EVER. Teams have made trades to their division rival before. If the Raiders only care about compensation for him the Chiefs should be trying to join the Adams family.”
Adams, a decorated six-time Pro Bowl receiver and three-time All-Pro, is set to celebrate his 32nd birthday in December. Despite nearing the twilight of his career, he still remains a formidable force in the passing game. In the Raiders’ first three games this season, he tallied 18 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his undeniable skill set while connecting with quarterback Gardner Minshew.
The prospect of Adams joining forces with the Chiefs is enticing. Even though the Chiefs boast a flawless 4-0 record, there is no denying that their passing game could benefit from an additional playmaker—especially after top wideout Rashee Rice suffered a knee injury during their recent 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Currently, the Chiefs rank 11th in passing yards per game (215.8) and 14th in points per game (23.0) through the first four weeks of the season. While wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been a revelation for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, averaging an impressive 17.1 yards per reception and 13.8 yards per touch, the void left by the absence of Rice could be filled with the addition of a reliable pass-catcher like Adams. The potential of Adams teaming up with Mahomes in Kansas City has fans and analysts alike buzzing with excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead in the NFL landscape.
