Official Davente Adams Thread

[Maxie the Taxi]

To some extent, hands were a concern.

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/.../Davante-Adams

The most telling line in that scouting report is: "He's a possession wideout for the next level with the ability to play in a variety of next level schemes."

Having Jordy in the stable to replace Jennings, TT probably viewed Adams as James Jones' replacement, just as he saw Abby (and Monty) as possible replacements for Cobb. The problem is, with Jordy hurt, they have an entire stable of possession and slot receivers. I'll go out on a limb and say that if TT had drafted a Stephon Diggs, or a Tyler Lockette (or even a Devin Smith) -- difference-makers with field stretching abilities -- their passing game would have been a whole lot more resilient after Jordy got hurt.

[Sparkey]

What They're Saying

NFL.com's Nolan Narwocki:

A rangy, sure-handed possession receiver with starter-caliber, positional traits. Lacks top-end speed and strength. As a 21-year-old, third-year sophomore entering the draft early, is still growing into his body and developing core strength. Comparing favorably to a poor man's Michael Crabtree, Adams possesses very intriguing upside to be groomed.

Former Bears' Scouting Director Greg Gabriel:

"Overall, Adams is still a raw "work in progress". He hasn't begun to reach the level of receiver he can be. It's all in front of him, and he has the physical traits to become an excellent NFL receiver. He will need time to develop, but the team that drafts him will look at what he can be, not what he is."

Chargers.com's Ricky Henne:

At 6-1, 212-pounds, Adams possesses an ideal frame for a wideout. Most importantly, he is incredibly sure-handed rarely dropping the ball. Although he isn't a sprinter, Adams has good speed which he uses to great effect with big play ability. He has also shown a willingness to mix it up, out-muscling defenders both with the ball and while running routes.

Adams’ detractors admit he had incredible productivity, but caution it came against questionable competition in the Mountain West. Still, with comparisons to James Jones and Michael Crabtree, Adams figures to be one of a number of wide receiver prospects to hear his name early during the Draft this May.

[woodbuck27]

Ouch. Look at some of the receivers taken after Davante. Allen Robinson, Jarvis Landry, John Brown, Donte Moncrief, Martavis Bryant. Not necessarily giving up on Adams, but I think we missed on that pick, given who we could have had. Man that 2014 WR class was ridiculously loaded. About 10 of them are the their team's best receiver just a year later.

TT and ultimate thinking:

Ouch ! .... OUCH !! ... OUCH !!! ... OUCH !!!!.............. OUCH !!!!! ...........and .............OUCH !!!!!!

[MadtownPacker]

He can catch the fucking ball, his problem is between the ears. Simply as that.

[Joemailman]

He can catch the fucking ball, his problem is between the ears. Simply as that.

Quite often lately, is problem has been between the hands. That's where the ball's been going.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He can catch the fucking ball, his problem is between the ears. Simply as that.

You are the Devante Adams Fan Club President, and you are calling your hero a head case? This whole Adams debacle is on you, building up expectations for the "pro-bowl caliber" WR. You should quietly slink away in shame and hope people forget.

[Sparkey]

Everything about Adams says "half assed"

I do not see any fight for the ball, no aggression on a cut, no "wanting" the ball.


I was going to suggest moving Adams inside like a tight end stacked along side Cobb. Then have Adams and Cobb play off each others coverage. But then who plays outside in a 4 wr ? Abbrederis

Speaking of Adams:

ROTOWORLD:

Latest News

Davante Adams caught 3-of-6 targets for 42 yards in the Packers' Week 16 loss to the Cardinals.
News flash, Adams is still bad at football. His long catch of 38 yards down the left sideline pulled the Packers out of the shadow of their own goal posts, but Adams celebrated his second-longest catch of the season by spiking the ball and taking a delay of game penalty. Later, Adams was the target on 4th-and-goal, catching the ball at the one-yard line and getting stuffed for a turnover on downs. The least productive receiver in the NFL on a per-route basis, Adams has been unusable in fantasy for weeks. Things won't be any different next week vs. Minnesota. Dec 27 - 8:20 PM

[MadtownPacker]

Quite often lately, is problem has been between the hands. That's where the ball's been going.

Look I saw the guy, he can make all the catches we have seen him flat out miss this season. I have to believe the preseason hype and the expectations that multiplied when Jordy got hurt are what is doing him in. You bitches saw him at the end of last season. Don't tell me he wasn't showing you something mofos.

[MadtownPacker]

You are the Devante Adams Fan Club President, and you are calling your hero a head case? This whole Adams debacle is on you, building up expectations for the "pro-bowl caliber" WR. You should quietly slink away in shame and hope people forget.

You dumb okie, just about everyone is head case. Some just handle it better than others.

But you're right, me and all these Casper lookalikes here expected a lot from him.

[hoosier]

He's not overly fast, but he's plenty athletic. His athleticism is what has put him in a position to catch potential TD passes that he's not catching. The question is why he's not catching those balls. That's what the Packers have to try to fix. A lot of people were ready to run James Jones out of here after his drops in 2010. He/they was able to fix whatever the problem was. There's still a chance with Adams.

Jones had problems with the easy ones. But even when he had the dropsies he still managed to make a lot of really tough catches. The end zone catch against Atl in the divisional round was a good example.

[George Cumby]

Someone needs to find Adams 2014 highlight reel. If that dude had shown up this year, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

[Fritz]

How true that is.