Davante Adams has played with three excellent quarterbacks during his 10-year NFL career.
Yet the Las Vegas Raiders star said his current QB, Jimmy Garoppolo, stands out in one key aspect.
The veteran wide receiver spent his first eight NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, catching passes from future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers.
After being traded to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2022 offseason, Adams reunited with his former college QB, Derek Carr.
But Adams told ESPN that Garoppolo stands out above Rodgers and Carr when it comes to accountability.
“Jimmy’s an easy guy to work with because he’s one of the best that I’ve been around at any position, let alone quarterback, of taking accountability,” Adams said. “Not taking anything away from Derek and Aaron, but Jimmy does a good job of not coming in acting like he knows everything. He’s open to suggestions and me talking through ways that I’ve done in the past.”
Read into that what you will, but it’s a strong statement considering Adams’ longtime partnership with Rodgers, and his friendship with former Fresno State buddy Carr.
Adams is off to another All-Pro-type season, with 33 catches, 397 yards and three touchdowns in the first four games.
With the Raiders off to a frustrating start this season, Adams said he just wants to stay focused on doing his job.
“I’m just trying to stay centered and stay focused on the ultimate goal, which is winning games,” Adams said (via ESPN). “It’s the cliché answer, but that’s really all I can do. … My job is to play, and the front office, their job is to do what they do. It’s just the easiest way to not live on a roller coaster, this up and down world, just take care of what I can take care of. And as much as I can contribute to that, I’m going to do that.
[ESPN]
