Davant Adams talks about the Raiders’ decision to bench Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams spoke about the team’s decision to give quarterback Derek Carr for the rest of the season.

The Las Vegas Raiders captured the attention of the entire NFL world on Wednesday with their decision to start quarterback Derek Carr for the remainder of the season. Former New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start in his place for the team’s next two games against the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. With this news, questions about Carr’s future with the team increased, especially with a contract decision imminent days after Super Bowl 57.

With the team likely to move on from Carr, fans may have been curious what star wide receiver Davante Adams might have thought of the move. After all, Adams was Carr’s teammate during his college playing days at Fresno State, and his presence played a part in his desire to be traded to the Green Bay Packers’ Raiders.

Hours after the team was announced, Adams spoke to the media in the locker room, where he expressed his support for Carr. The video comes courtesy of Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Davant Adams talks about benching Derek Carr for the remainder of the 2022 season

“I’m not going to sit here and go on,” Adams said, “but I’m obviously supporting my man.” “We have to finish this season in the best possible way with all things considered at this point. Anything else you guys got, you can leave that up to the coach or Derek.”

Adams did not mention, Via Marc Anderson of the Associated Pressthat Carr’s presence may have played a role in his running the trade from Green Bay to Las Vegas.

“I don’t think anyone was excited about it here,” said Adams, h/t Associated Press. “I wouldn’t be here right now if he wasn’t here. I think everyone knows how I feel about him. … Obviously, I support my man.”

Adams was asked if Carr’s bench would have an effect on his future with the Raiders, but he declined to comment, saying “We have two games left.”

After the trade, Adams signed a five-year, $140 million contract extension with the Raiders. Through 15 games this season, Adams has recorded 88 receptions for 1,290 yards and 12 touchdowns (a league high) on 160 targets.

Carr signed a three-year, $121.5 million contract extension with the Raiders earlier this year, but it can best be described as a friendly deal for the team. If they want to separate from Carr before February 15th, he won’t be fully guaranteed around $33 million for the 2023 season, and they’ll only be assessed at $5.6 million.

The reason for sitting is not just because they are 6-9 in the season. it is also, According to ESPN’s senior NFL correspondent, Jeremy Fowlera way to avoid injury in the last two games and preserve his commercial value off the season.

Carr was given permission to walk away from the team for the last two games of the 2022 regular season to “avoid obvious distractions,” According to NFL Network national NFL insider Ian Rapoport.

For the final two games remaining on the schedule, Adams will pick up passes from Stidham while Carr is away from the team.



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