“That which begins may also finish.”
A becoming line from “Leaving Las Vegas,”because it pertains to the Davante Adams-Las Vegas Raiders saga, which, by all accounts, appears headed towards its conclusion.
On Tuesday, TheAthletic’s Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur reported the star extensive receiver had requested tobe traded from the Raiders.After the information broke, the standard questions of “Which crew will commerce for Adams?”and “What can they get for him?”floated to the highest ofeverybody’s minds.
Betting odds can present one enjoyable lens to look into Adams’ potential enjoying future. To be clear, the chances aren’t the end-all-be-all in any of those eventualities, however they’re an entertaining jumping-off level, particularly for day by day group chats with associates and followers.
Right here’s a take a look atAdams’ subsequent crew odds and a few ideas from TheAthletic’s NFL workers on what a possible Adams commerce might web for the Raiders.
Odds through BetMGM (Ontario solely)
Jets -150
Saints +300
Commanders +500
Steelers +1100
Cowboys +1800
Ravens +1800
49ers +1800
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Davante Adams commerce proposals: What might the Raiders get for the longer term Corridor of Fame WR?
Per the chances, the New York Jets are the clear-cut favorites to land Adams.
Thomas Gable, sportsbook director at The Borgata (a BetMGM operation in Atlantic Metropolis), made his personal hypothetical odds, which differed barely from the above record. He, too, had the Jets because the favorites however listed the Steelers second on his betting board.
Why did the long-time bookmaker make New York the favourite to land Adams?
“The rumors within the offseason a few reunion with [Jets quarterback] Aaron Rodgers had been actual however by no means got here to fruition,”Gable mentioned. “However the Jets have the cap area and draft picks to make this deal occur.”
On Wednesday, TheAthletic’s Senior NFL Reporter and host of “Scoop Metropolis” Dianna Russini, tweeted that the phrase across the League was “the Jets had been the crew that may get this commerce finished.”
My greatest takeaway from conversations with groups across the league? Many concerned or have checked in consider the Jets are the crew that may get this commerce finished.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 2, 2024
If Adams is traded to the Jets, what might the Raiders get in return?
TheAthletic’s Zach Rosenblatt weighed in:
Provide: 2025 third- and fifth-round picks and a 2026 fourth-round decide for Adams
“If the Raiders care about making Adams glad — possibly theydon’t, based mostly on their selections at quarterback — the Jets are the obvious vacation spot.Aaron Rodgers has been teasing the thought of reuniting together with his outdated buddy since he joined the Jets, and the 2 frolicked the night time earlier than theirgroups’ matchup final November.
“The Jetshaven’t gotten the manufacturing out ofGarrett Wilson they hoped for, and including Adams would definitely assist that. In the event that theyactually are in win-now mode, that is an apparent transfer that will make their quarterback glad — although the larger query is whether or not proprietor Woody Johnson might be keen to payAdams’ wage for the rest of the season or if the Jets will try to get the Raiders to eat a few of it themselves.
“Anyway, that is theJets’ supply. Please give Aaron again his buddy.”
One other crew to keep watch over, per Russini, is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are involved in buying and selling for Davante Adams, in line with a supply. There have been discussions and either side are retaining an open line of communication.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 2, 2024
Gable defined why he listed the Steelers second on his betting board.
“They have George Pickens and nonetheless want one other premier extensive receiver to get them by the gauntlet, which is the again finish of their schedule,”Gable mentioned. “Thegood begin they’ve gotten off to might make them extra more likely to commerce, they usually had been closely involved in Brandon Aiyuk.”
If Pittsburgh had been to leap into the fray, TheAthletic’s Mike DeFabo had some ideas on the return package deal:
Provide:A 2025 second-round decide for Adams
“TheSteelers’ want at receiver is apparent. Earlier than the season, Pittsburgh practically traded forBrandon Aiyuk, regardless that it could have meant giving up important compensation andthen paying the receiver greater than star defenderT.J. Watt. Having missedout on Aiyuk, the Steelers have been hurting for high quality depth on the place. Pittsburgh receivers not namedGeorge Pickens have mixed for 19 catches for 226 yards by 4 video games.
“Whereas the Raiders would possibly desire a second-round decide and extra, GM Omar Khan has proven he’s a agency negotiator who is not going to transfer far off his preliminary supply. For that motive, let’s say the Steelers supply a second-round decide and nothing extra. Would that be sufficient, contemplating Adams’ age and heftysalary-cap hit?To me, the Raiders making it public that they need a second-round decide suggeststhe worth may very well be bargained down.
“Or if the Raiders wish to backfill Adams’ spot, the Steelers might supplyCalvin Austin III — who has seven catches this season for 125 yards and a landing — and both asecond- or third-round decide.
“As for Adams’ contract, Khan made a reputation for himselfdiscovering artistic methods to control the wage cap. Ought to the Steelers purchase Adams, they’d possible discover some strategy to restructure his deal to make it extra team-friendly.”
(Photograph of Davante Adams: Steve Marcus / Getty Photos)
