While the Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of needs on their roster, much of their resources will go to rebuilding their offense.
The Raiders fielded the fourth-lowest scoring offense in the NFL last season with 18.2 points per game. That mark only beats the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New England Patriots, and ties the Chicago Bears. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was fired after Week 9, and the offensive struggles ultimately lead to the departure of head coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco at season’s end.
New general manager John Spytek is now tasked with the responsibility of improving the Raiders on that side of the ball, and an expert is convinced of a potential solution.
An analyst pitched the idea of bringing Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams to Las Vegas as a duo
According to The Wright Way Sports Network’s Mike Hennelly, the Raiders should look into the possibility of bringing in the superstar connection from the New York Jets for next season.
“The Raiders are projected to have the second most cap space this offseason at around $92 million behind only the New England Patriots,” wrote Hennelly. “It shouldn’t cost much to sign the 41-year-old Rodgers, who’s nearing the end of his career, to a one or two-year deal. Adams has two years remaining on a five-year, $140 million contract but that would likely be reworked if he’s acquired by another team, like the Raiders.”
“Adams reportedly would prefer to play on the West Coast if he’s released or traded by the Jets. Why not return to Las Vegas with his buddy Rodgers on a team that needs both quarterback and wide receiver help? If Rodgers and Adams are going to pair up on another team, the Raiders are the most logical destination.”
While bringing in Rodgers and Adams fills needs at quarterback and wide receiver, it is unlikely that this is the course of action they will take.
Rodgers by himself, in fairness, is far from the worst idea out there. The Jets publicly stated on Thursday that Rodgers will not return to the team for next season, effectively sending him to the open market. While he is far removed from his prime, the 41-year-old stands as a logical short-term fix for the Raiders while the search continues for a long-term answer.
The issue with this proposal lies with Adams.
After months of drama within the organization, the Raiders traded Adams to the Jets on Oct. 15 for a 2025 third-round pick. While it is presumed Adams remains connected with Rodgers, bringing him back mere months after trading him is bound to stir up controversy. In particular, locker room discord before games are even played is the last thing new head coach Pete Carroll wants to deal with.
The idea of adding Rodgers and Adams sounds good in theory, but the risk seems to outweigh the reward in this particular case.
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