GM Tom Telesco Shuts Down Davante Adams Trade Rumors
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco has big decisions to make this offseason. After opting to stand by Antonio Pierce as head coach, the question now becomes what personnel moves the Raiders can make to improve on a team that went 8-9 despite a late-season push. The team is lacking in superstar talent, with Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby and free agent Josh Jacobs making up most of the star power.
And that immediately led to rumors about Adams’ availability. The concept of trading Adams is not new considering that the New York Jets would certainly have interest in reuniting Adams with Aaron Rodgers. And if the Raiders are trying to retool, it may be wise to deal with one of their most valuable players while his price is still high.
Telesco took a moment to address the rumors at a recent press conference, vehemently denying that Adams was on the block or will be traded at any point this offseason, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN:“He’s a Raider,” new Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco said at the combine Tuesday.
Of course, this is a player’s league, and sometimes even if an organization doesn’t want to part ways with a player, that guy may want to find a new home. Luckily for the Raiders, it doesn’t appear that Adams wants out any time soon. In fact, he’s excited about his chance to reunite with new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. The two worked together during Adams’ rookie season with the Green Bay Packers.
