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NFL franchise Las Vegas Raiders pulled off a shocking swoop of former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams this offseason. The move left many fans in bewilderment as they believed he was going to re-sign and play with Aaron Rodgers in 2022. However, a recent interview about Adams’ trade to the Raiders has thrown more light on what went down behind the scenes.

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In a recent podcast interview on the Rich Eisen Show, NFL Network analyst David Carr, brother of the Raiders QB Derek Carr, was quite revealing.

While talking about how the trade happened, David states, “It’s something that they’ve tried to make happen for five years now, since Davante signed his contract extension several years ago with the Packers. Derek was pushing to get him there, and Davante was really close. A couple years ago, they were really close to making that happen.

It seems there was a mutual interest between Adams and Carr to team up in Las Vegas. According to reports, he has previously been looking forward to or even dreaming to reunite with his former Fresno State QB. The desire of the former Packers wideout was subdued by his decision to play out his contract in Wisconsin.

Davante Adams trained with Derek Carr when he was a Green Bay Packers player

The affinity between both players speaks to the volume of their comfort levels both on and off the field. David reveals that Adams signed with Fresno State because of his brother and how they hit it off during the recruiting trip to college. He adds that both have been inseparable and have moved houses together while also training together in the offseason while Adams was a Packer.

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The pair will be reuniting with each other at a big turning point for the franchise as they look to contend for the AFC West title next season.

There is already chemistry between both players and will be the dynamic duo that leads them to success.

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The upcoming NFL season will be exciting for the Raiders Nation as they find themselves with a chance of contending for all the championships. While the duo will be under high expectations, the Carr-Adams partnership will help the franchise dictate its fortunes in the upcoming seasons.

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