Packers’ Davante Adams hoping to successfully transfer roles from WR2 to WR1 with Nelson now gone
When you mention the top five wide receivers in the NFL right now, you’ll get different answers at different spots on the list from fans around the league. Julio Jones, Odell Beckham Jr, AJ Green, etc, etc. One name that is missing usually when mentioning them is a guy in Green Bay, 4th year WR Davante Adams. Rightfully so in some aspects. Adams’ career so far has/had been overshadowed by another great WR in Green Bay, Jordy Nelson. With him moved onto Oakland though, Adams looks to take over the role as the #1 WR.
Since 2016, he has caught a total of 22 touchdowns, the most of any WR in that span. In comparison, Julio Jones, Odell Beckham, & AJ Green have caught a total of 34 TDs COMBINED in that span. He will also see his overall workload increase a bit as a result of taking the #1 spot. That shouldn’t be an issue though due to the amount of catches he had last season at the #2 spot (74 total with 10 TDs). Nelson had 53 total receptions and 6 TDs as the #1 WR in 2017.
Adams should have no problem taking over as the #1 WR for Rodgers. He and Adams already have built a connection with each other that only is getting better with each passing season since his rookie one in 2014. Since then, Adams has started in 52 of 59 games with a total of 2,811 yards and 26 touchdowns on 237 receptions.
Let’s also not gloss over the fact that he had Brett Hundley throwing to him in weeks 7-15 & 16-17 & still put up almost 1000 yards with 10 touchdowns. He had 885 yards on 73 catches good for 12 yards per catch. Adams is no slouch at wide receiver & continues to shine regardless of the quarterback or situation that is put in front of him. He looks to take a firm hold of the #1 spot this season & use his leadership skills to better equip the younger, more inexperienced rookie wide receivers who are just beginning their time in the NFL with Green Bay. I do know one thing, people need to stop sleeping on him and start talking about him in the same breath as Julio, Odell, & other top tier wide receivers. Adams has definitely earned it.
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