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Photo Credit: Jeff Hanisch (USA TODAY Sports)<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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When the Green Bay Packers drafted six wide receivers in a two-year stretch in 2022 and 2023, the hope was that they could grow together as a group and, individually, some of the six would stand out.<\/p>\n

When the final nail was hammered into the coffin for the 2024 season, more questions than answers lingered at wide receiver.<\/p>\n

As a result of the fogginess, Green Bay has a need at wideout. Whether via free agency, the draft, or trade, the Packers must be active with at least one addition. If they go outside of the draft to replenish their WR cupboard, Davante Adams makes more sense than Cooper Kupp or Deebo Samuel.<\/p>\n

The three names listed were not chosen at random.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Rams have already announced that Kupp will be traded this offseason. Samuel has requested a move from San Francisco, which the team will likely grant.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Adams.<\/p>\n

The veteran with plenty of gas left in the tank is under contract with the New York Jets. However, it\u2019s become abundantly clear that neither side is motivated to keep the marriage going after half a season.<\/p>\n

The domino effect started with news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers won\u2019t be back with the Jets. That set into motion speculation about what jersey Adams could be wearing next season, and it might just be one he\u2019s donned before.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at the Packers\u2019 situation.<\/p>\n

\"Cooper<\/p>\n

Romeo Doubs suffered two concussions in 2024, including one in the playoff loss to Philadelphia. Head injuries are nothing to mess around with. While Doubs will be good to go for 2025, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst, it has to be noted. It\u2019d be a tad disingenuous to act like the one-game suspension wasn\u2019t a big deal, either. Doubs, who was reportedly unhappy with his role in the offense, skipped practice on back-to-back days without notifying the team, landing him a one-game suspension in October.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Christian Watson suffered a gruesome knee injury in the regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears and isn\u2019t expected back until past the halfway point of the 2025 campaign.<\/p>\n

Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks\u00a0had their moments last year. Still, neither showed the consistency to emerge as a true go-to guy in the passing game.<\/p>\n

All indicators point towards an addition at wideout. Given what Green Bay has on the roster, a veteran addition makes more sense than a rookie.<\/p>\n

Green Bay\u2019s defense is ready now. The offense has an incredible ground game with running back Josh Jacobs. The passing game severely regressed. While not all of the blame for that falls on the wide receivers, some of it certainly does. The foundation is in place. A proven veteran at wideout could take things to the next level.<\/p>\n

So, why Adams over Kupp or Samuel?<\/p>\n

Adams and the Jets are expected to part ways this offseason. Bringing Adams aboard wouldn\u2019t cost Green Bay any draft compensation. Getting Kupp or Samuel would require Gutekunst to part ways with a couple of picks, albeit probably not a first-rounder for either.<\/p>\n

If Green Bay can bring in Adams and<\/em> keep its full treasure chest of draft picks, that\u2019s already an advantage.<\/p>\n

Secondly, the familiarity can\u2019t be ignored.<\/p>\n

Adams spent his first eight seasons in Green Bay, played under head coach Matt LaFleur, and knows the system. Yes, we know Aaron Rodgers isn\u2019t around anymore, but he wasn\u2019t in Las Vegas either when the Packers granted Adams a trade to the Raiders.<\/p>\n

Kupp and Samuel are proven commodities and have been around long enough to adjust to new surroundings. With Kupp playing for Sean McVay and Samuel for Kyle Shanahan, the offensive systems will have plenty of overlap.<\/p>\n

For Adams, it\u2019d still be a more seamless fit.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s often said that the best ability is availability, and Adams also offers more of that. Kupp has missed five games in each of the last two seasons and missed eight the year before that. Meanwhile, Adams has missed a grand total of four games in the last four years combined.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the sheer production value.<\/p>\n

In 14 games this season, Adams turned 141 targets into 85 receptions for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Samuel played in one more game than Adams and only generated 81 targets for 51 receptions, 670 yards, and three touchdowns. If you want to tack on Samuel\u2019s 136 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on the season, by all means go ahead. It still doesn\u2019t come close to sniffing what Adams pieced together on a struggling Jets team.<\/p>\n

From a cost perspective in terms of draft picks, Adams is the play. From a durability standpoint, Adams is the play. And from a production standpoint, Adams is the play.<\/p>\n

Adams\u2019 having spent most of his career in Green Bay is just the cherry on top. And let\u2019s not act like there haven\u2019t been vibes put out by Adams, whether they\u2019re genuine or not.<\/p>\n

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Jayden Daniels\u2026 Jordan Love?<\/p>\n

Hear him out. pic.twitter.com\/I2WQBqlr6i<\/a><\/p>\n

— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) January 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n