Raiders Fans Turn on Davante Adams Following Jets Struggles…
Wide receiver Davante Adams was highly regarded by Las Vegas Raiders fans during his first two seasons with the team. However, this season took a turn as Adams requested a trade, eventually landing him with the New York Jets.
Following this move, Raiders fans have voiced disappointment and frustration with Adams. A major reason for the backlash is that he wanted to leave for a Jets team that isn’t performing much better than the Raiders.
Since Adams joined, the Jets are 1-3, including a 31-6 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals, where Adams notably dropped an open touchdown pass. This experience has shown him that moving teams doesn’t always lead to better results, and Raiders fans are taking satisfaction in his struggles. Many have called him out for pushing to join a team with ongoing challenges.
Adams, who typically puts up strong stats, hasn’t been as productive with the Jets. In his four games with the team, he has recorded just 20 catches for 206 yards and one touchdown, leaving fans to mock the downturn in his career trajectory.
Davante Adams Reflects on ‘Weird Day’…
The Jets currently hold a 3-7 record and are more likely to end up with a high draft pick than to make a playoff run. Despite having a talented roster, they’re led by an interim head coach and a struggling coaching staff.
Adams described the blowout loss to the Cardinals as an “off day.”
“It’s frustrating, obviously,” Adams commented on November 10. “It’s not our standard of football, it’s not my standard of football, so it’s frustrating. I don’t really know what to say. It was just a weird, weird day.”
However, given the Jets’ overall poor season, his statement may ring hollow. Unlike some teams, the Jets didn’t experience a morale boost after changing their head coach. With the season going poorly, significant offseason changes seem inevitable.
What’s Next for Adams?…
Adams’ recent career moves have backfired. He first left the successful Green Bay Packers to join the Raiders, and when that didn’t work, he pushed for a trade to the Jets, a team that hasn’t seen the playoffs since 2010.
With Adams’ contract imposing a significant cap hit next season, the Jets may either release him or renegotiate terms. Considering the team’s direction and possible changes in leadership, it’s unlikely Adams will want to stay.
Adams is unlikely to secure another major contract but may look to join a contender, such as the Buffalo Bills, in the offseason. It’s difficult to imagine him returning to the Jets for another season.
