After constructing a connection on the sector throughout their school careers at Fresno State, large receiver Davante Adams and quarterback Derek Carr had the chance to be teammates for the primary time within the NFL when each have been members of the Las Vegas Raiders final season.
Properly, that point on the identical roster on the professional stage solely lasted for one yr, as Carr parted with the Raiders after the 2022 season and he wound up signing a contract with the New Orleans Saints.
Adams continues to be with Las Vegas this yr, and he not too long ago revealed on “The Wealthy Eisen Present” that Carr was an enormous motive why he ended up with the Raiders in the course of the 2022 offseason (by way of JPA Soccer on Twitter).
“I got here right here to play with Derek. I can’t say I’d have been right here if he wasn’t right here.” Adams stated.
Wow: #Raiders star WR Davante Adams says it “damage” not having Derek Carr with the staff anymore and that he joined the staff in an effort to play with him.
“I got here right here to play with Derek. I can’t say I’d have been right here if he wasn’t right here… it positively damage not having him… pic.twitter.com/HHtPc6HHob
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 28, 2023
Regardless of his pal and quarterback now not being with the Raiders, Adams has nonetheless been capable of carry out at a excessive stage this season, as he’s already hauled in 46 passes for 528 yards and three touchdowns.
Primarily based on his present numbers, the All-Professional large receiver is on tempo to complete the 2023 marketing campaign with over 110 catches, 1,200 yards, and 6 touchdowns.
Over in New Orleans, Carr has struggled a bit throughout his very first NFL season that isn’t in a Raiders uniform.
In seven video games, the veteran quarterback has accomplished 63.9 % of his passes for 1,600 yards, six touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, which has amounted to an 82.8 passer ranking.
The Saints aren’t on Las Vegas’ schedule this season, so except they meet within the Tremendous Bowl (which presently appears extraordinarily unlikely), Carr and Adams must wait till the 2024 offseason to proceed on with their friendship.
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