BREAKING NEWS: Mark Davis Would Rather Start Davante Adams Next to the Raiders quarterback…

Mark Davis prefers to keep Davante Adams with the Raiders and pair him with the next quarterback, as reported by Sam Robinson on April 17, 2024. Despite earlier speculation about Adams potentially being available in trades, especially considering the Raiders’ potential chip in the draft, Adams has expressed his desire to stay with the team. Davis is strongly inclined to retain Adams to complement a young quarterback, indicating a preference for continuity and stability in the team’s receiving corps.

While it’s uncertain if the Raiders will secure a quarterback in the draft to succeed Gardner Minshew, potential options like Michael Penix Jr. are being considered. A rookie quarterback’s contract would align better with Adams’ current salary compared to Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo. Adams, who supported Antonio Pierce during the offseason, has three seasons left on his contract, with a full guarantee for his 2024 base salary. However, there are no guarantees beyond this year, making him easier to trade in the future.

Although trading Adams could bring draft capital, it would result in significant dead money for the Raiders and minimal cap savings. Nevertheless, the team’s focus seems to be on securing a long-term quarterback solution rather than parting ways with Adams, signaling a shift away from earlier rumors about a potential trade.