The Green Bay Packers suddenly find themselves entering the “win now” phase. If this young Packers team can come out firing on all cylinders, like they were at the end of the 2023 season, it will be hard for any team to beat them. That is, of course, easier said than done.
Could a major move be on the horizon that would take the offense to a different level?
Former Green Bay Packers Star Making His Return To Lambeau Field?
On Friday, the Green Bay Packers will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a historic game in Brazil to kick off the 2024 NFL season. This year’s Packers are looking forward to a deep postseason run after being the surprise team of 2023.
However, they still have one of the youngest rosters in the league. There is a particular lack of experience among the wide receivers. On their active roster, all six wide receivers are under 25 years old. The trio of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Jayden Reed will remain dangerous all season, but a veteran option could be invaluable down the stretch:
Former Packers star Davante Adams is potentially a trade candidate, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Unless the Raiders are off to a hot start, the six-time Pro Bowler could reportedly be made available before the trade deadline.
A return to Green Bay could be exactly what both sides need. It could help the Packers take that next step offensively while allowing Adams to finally win a Super Bowl in Titletown.
“They need to maximize their draft assets to find a franchise quarterback, and the 31-year-old Adams isn’t likely to be around when the Raiders are ready to make a playoff push.”
– Jeff Howe, The Athletic
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur may hate the term WR1 as he prefers a more egalitarian offensive approach but Davante Adams would immediately become Jordan Love’s top target in Green Bay. The 31-year-old is still a very effective pass-catcher, having finished last season with 103 catches, 1,144 yards, and eight touchdowns. He was an All-Pro selection as recently as 2022.
Bringing an aging player with a high salary may seem not ideal for the Packers but Super Bowl windows can close very quickly in the NFL. It behooves GM Brian Gutekunst to go for it while the Packers look like true contenders.
At this point, something drastic will need to happen for the Raiders to trade Adams. Rumors have been swirling about his departure from Las Vegas ever since Derek Carr was traded. The Raiders have remained adamant that trading away Davante Adams won’t happen, but a struggling franchise with an aging Super Star is the perfect environment for something crazy to happen.
Would Green Bay consider a reunion at the trade deadline if the Raiders suddenly become sellers?
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