Aaron Rodgers takes cheeky dig at Davante Adams following former Packers WR's Hall of Fame comments
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a little dig at his former teammate Davante Adams over his recent comments about his new signal caller. The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver caused quite a stir when he was asked about the transition from Aaron Rodgers to Derek Carr.
Adams said:
“Any time you change quarterbacks from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer it’s going to be a little bit of an adjustment.”
Adams essentially stated that Rodgers and Carr were on the same level. The Packers quarterback responded at training camp when he was asked if Allen Lazard could replace Adams as Green Bay's number one receiver.
Rodgers said:
“I mean, it’s always tough going from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer - from Davante to Allen. It’s gonna be a transition, but he’s capable of a lot.”
Aaron Rodgers on going from Davante Adams to Allen Lazard as WR1:
“I mean it’s always tough going from Hall of Famer to Hall of Famer. From Davante to Allen, it’s gonna be a transition, but he’s capable of a lot.” https://t.co/pBveMG5Qqh
It is pertinent to note that Adams did clarify his comments about his former and new quarterback in a press conference. He said that he wasn't going to take back his comments.
Watch below:
Davante Adams's response to backlash from his Derek Carr Hall of Fame comments:
"I'm not retracting my statement at all."
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Can Aaron Rodgers win a Super Bowl without Davante Adams?
An argument can be made that the 38-year-old hasn't won a Lombardi trophy with Adams. However, given the pair's connection on the field, it's surprising that they didn't win a ring together.
Despite winning 13 games in each of the last three seasons, the Packers have nothing to show for their regular season dominance.
Now, with Adams shipped off to Las Vegas, the Packers are clearly weakened at the receiver position. Sammy Watkins was brought in to help alleviate the loss of Adams, while Christian Watson was drafted for the same purpose.
Some consider the running backs to be the key to their success moving forward. AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones, both sensational out of the backfield, will surely be asked to do more in 2022. Whether running the football or being split out wide, the pair will see more action this upcoming season.