Eight Teams That Should Trade for Davante Adams
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The podcast begins by introducing the concept of a restaurant's best dishes as storytellers, embedding flavors in our memories. It then delves into the recent trade rumors surrounding Devonte Adams, exploring potential destinations and the compensation involved. The podcast categorizes potential trade destinations for Adams into three tiers: "Have a Meeting," "Really Considerate," and "Don't Let Them Get Off the Phone." It then analyzes the performances of four quarterbacks, highlighting those who exceeded or fell short of expectations based on film and box scores. The podcast emphasizes the importance of check downs in the NFL, particularly for quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, who excel at using them to gain yardage and avoid risky throws. The podcast also discusses the performance of Sam Darnold, highlighting his impressive touchdown numbers but questioning whether his performance truly reflects a top-tier quarterback.
Outlines
Devonte Adams Trade Rumors and Quarterback Analysis
This episode explores the potential trade destinations for Devonte Adams, categorizes them into three tiers, and analyzes the performances of four quarterbacks, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
The Importance of Check Downs in the NFL
The podcast discusses the importance of check downs in the NFL, particularly for quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, who excel at using them to gain yardage and avoid risky throws.
Sam Darnold's Performance and Potential
The podcast analyzes Sam Darnold's performance, highlighting his impressive touchdown numbers but questioning whether his performance truly reflects a top-tier quarterback.
Keywords
Devonte Adams
A wide receiver in the NFL, known for his elite receiving skills and ability to take over games. He is currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Trade Value
The estimated worth of a player in a trade, often measured in draft picks or other players. It is influenced by factors like age, performance, and contract status.
Quarterback Performance
The evaluation of a quarterback's performance in a game, considering factors like accuracy, decision-making, and ability to extend plays.
Check Down
A short pass to a running back or tight end, often used as a safety valve or to gain yardage on short yardage situations.
Risk Management
A quarterback's ability to avoid making risky throws or decisions that could lead to turnovers or negative plays.
Playmaking
A quarterback's ability to make plays outside of the structure of the offense, often through improvisation or extending plays.
Q&A
What are the main factors influencing the trade value of Devonte Adams?
Adams' age, performance, and contract status are key factors. His age (32) and recent decline in yards per route run raise concerns, but his elite skillset and potential for a strong season make him valuable.
How does Lamar Jackson's check-down performance compare to other quarterbacks?
Jackson is the best quarterback at check downs since 2018, consistently ranking high in EPA and success rate. He excels at throwing check downs on first and second down, avoiding risky third-down throws.
What are the main concerns about Sam Darnold's performance despite his impressive touchdown numbers?
While Darnold has benefited from a strong scheme and favorable edit, his performance doesn't match the praise he's receiving. His flaws are masked by the Vikings' winning record, and his performance doesn't reflect a top-tier quarterback.
Show Notes
With Raiders star receiver Davante Adams requesting out of Las Vegas, it’s time for Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to rev up the hypothetical trade machine. It’s an exciting time for Sheil, and so he enthusiastically tells Nora his list of eight teams that should make a run at Adams, ranging from an urgency level of “let’s get the Raiders on the phone soon” to “drop whatever you’re doing and abandon all non-football responsibilities” (00:00 ). After that, Steven Ruiz recaps Week 4 by doling out his four weekly QB awards (45:20 ).
Check out Ruiz's article "The Winners and Losers of Week 4" here.
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Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz
Producer: Troy Farkas
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