Davante Adams’ recent move to the New York Jets was seen as a weak move by a guest on Jason Whitlock’s Fearless program, who came up with a crude moniker for the receiver.
After a dramatic trade saga, Adams finally found his way out of the Las Vegas Raiders’ grip to rejoin former teammate Aaron Rodgers in New York.
Appearing on Whitlock’s show, analyst Steve Kim called Adams’ deal with the Jets a desperation move.
‘Is it Davante Adams or Desperation Adams? Everyone’s desperate here,’ Kim responded when asked about the trade. ‘Davante wants out of a toxic environment in Las Vegas.’
‘Like many other people, he went to Las Vegas with a lot of money [and] crapped out. He wants out,’ he said.
Davante Adams was given a crude nickname by Jason Whitlock’s guest after his Jets trade
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The Jets acquired the wide receiver the morning after a 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein would miss two crucial field goals as the Bills edged Rodgers and Co, handing them their third straight loss as they move to 2-4.
While crediting the move, Kim noted how the Jets have bigger issues that would not be resolved by Adams’ acquisition.
‘The Jets, after last night, that game really should have not been that close,’ Kim said. ‘Buffalo was clearly the superior team. The officials did their best to hand that game over to Aaron Rodgers and his team.’
‘I guess it’s a good move,’ he added. ‘I think they got bigger structural issues, though, Jason. They don’t block very well.’
On Tuesday morning, Rodgers surprised the Pat McAfee Show when Adams made a cameo during his appearance. They played for eight seasons together in Green Bay where they paired up for 7,517 yards and 68 touchdowns.
Adams looked for greener pastures in Sin City in 2022 before his public fallout with the team early this season.
After a chaotic trade saga with the Las Vegas Raiders, Adams was traded to the New York Jets
The trade reunites the wide receiver Adams with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers
They paired up for 7,517 yards and 68 touchdowns in eight seasons together in Green Bay
The receiver initially denied rumors of him wanting out of Vegas. However, his eventual exit was paraded by several signs of tension between him and the organization.
On October 1, Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders would ‘consider trading WR Davante Adams for a package that would include a second-round pick and additional compensation.’
Eight days later, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce claimed that Adams was ‘still a Raider’ and would be ready to suit up in their colors after recovering from a hamstring injury.
‘There were years where Davante and Aaron Rodgers were probably as happy as they could be in Green Bay,’ Kim added. ‘They were winning games. They were productive. They were elite. They were happy.’
‘For whatever reasons, whether it’s money, or profile, being in a bigger market, they wanted out,’ He continued. ‘I think that’s a lesson in life. Sometimes, you’re better off where you were.’
Adams, who played in three games for Las Vegas this season, is still questionable despite arriving in New York on Tuesday. The Jets will hope to break a three-game losing streak when they face the Steelers on Oct. 20.
