Davante Adams trade roundtable: Who won and what it all means going forward

The New York Jets have acquired Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional third-round pick that can turn into a second-round pick, according to reports. The star receiver was reportedly in the Jets’ building on Tuesday morning, wasting no time in getting started with his new team.

So who won this deal, and what does it mean for both teams? FOX Sports’ NFL experts have the answers.

Who won this trade?

Ralph Vacchiano: The Jets are the clear winners here (That’s something you don’t say often!). They get a truly elite receiver who has averaged 98 catches, 1,231 yards and 11 touchdowns over the past eight seasons. They get to pair him with Garrett Wilson, one of the most talented young receivers in the NFL. They keep their quarterback happy by giving Aaron Rodgers what he wants. They re-energize their locker room and fan base after a demoralizing loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. And they complete a Hail Mary from GM Joe Douglas to maybe save a failing season and his job. And all for a conditional third-round pick?

The Jets have gone 13 straight seasons without making the playoffs. If they can squeeze into the postseason this year, nobody’s going to care what that pick could have been — even if it becomes a second-rounder. So give credit where it’s due, because every team wishes they had a GM willing to go for it, even if it feels a little desperate. Maybe it is. But is there any franchise in the NFL more desperate than the Jets? It probably won’t work because, let’s face it, things rarely work out for the Jets. But at least they took a big swing.

Henry McKenna: The Jets won this deal, but they have opened themselves up to some risk. The conditional pick goes from being a third-rounder to a second-rounder if Adams finishes as a first-team or second-team All Pro, or if he is active for either the AFC Championship or Super Bowl. In essence, everything has to go right for Adams to cost a second-rounder, and if that’s the case, he’ll…

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Publish date : 2024-10-15 16:29:51

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