Sad Day To Be A Raiders Fan – Davante Adams No Longer A Raider
On one hand, it’s a shocking mid-season move but on the other, we saw the writing on the wall. The Las Vegas Raiders have traded their star receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets for a conditional third-round draft pick. The pick could become a second-rounder if Davante either plays in a championship game or makes the first or second All-Pro team. It’s a massive win for the Jets but it leaves Raiders fans shaking their heads.
Sad Day To Be A Raiders fan
Davante Adams is easily one of the best wideouts in the league and has been his entire career. His ability to make tough catches and have automatic chemistry with quarterbacks is something special. He now reunites with someone he had historic chemistry with, his former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rogers is in his second season as a New York Jet and is over the top excited to get back with Devante. Adams arrival in the Big Apple gives the Jets an instant boost and anyone who has him on their fantasy a big boost as well. The chemistry these two had in Green Bay was undeniable, and there’s every reason to believe Adams will thrive again in this familiar environment.
For the Raiders, this trade feels like a mistake. When they brought Davante Adams to Las Vegas, they had a solid plan in place (or so we thought) with Derek Carr at quarterback, another quarterback that he has a deep connection with – dating back to their college days. They traded Carr a couple of years ago and the quarterback situation in Las Vegas has been less than desirable. At the end of the day despite some peeks of individual success for Davante Adams, the Raiders have still failed to put him in a position to win or make a deep playoff run.
As a fan, it’s frustrating to see how the Raiders mishandled such a talented player. He could have been a star on the Raiders for years to come but instead, they lost of the most talented wide receivers for a draft pick that may or may not pay off for a while, if at all. They are definitely in an uphill battle.
Meanwhile, the Jets are celebrating. They’ve managed to get one of the top wide receivers in the league, and it’s a huge win for them, any team that has Davante Adams on their roster should be happy. He is a great guy on and off the football field. For now, though, this trade makes Raiders fans even more frustrated.
5 Surprising Celebrities Who Are Die-Hard Las Vegas Raiders Fans
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba is a huge Raiders fan! She’s been seen wearing Raiders merch, and she has posted about the team on her social media accounts. The Las Vegas Review-Journal also reported that Alba is a Raiders fan as well. Alba is a successful actress and the CEO of the beauty brand “Honest.”
We’re so happy that we have an amazing Raiderette who is a great actress and an intelligent business owner. Hopefully, we can catch Alba at a home game!
Actress Jessica Alba and her dog. She’s wearing a Raiders hat and reppin’ that black and silver pride.
George Lopez
George Lopez is one of the funniest Raiders fans! From being a real-life supporter of Raider Nation to even creating TV characters that are huge fans, Lopez encompasses a true member of the Raiders fanbase.
He’s made jokes about the team, and his new show even featured a funny skit where “George” crashes a Marshawn Lynch interview. The skit was funny and actually has true meaning within the scene. On top of his creative endeavors, George also attends many Raiders games in real life. He’s attended a few games at Allegiant Stadium as well.
Actor/comedian George Lopez greets fans before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri is a Las Vegas legend. So, it’s not a surprise that he adores the Raiders. The restaurant entrepreneur and media personality has been to many games at Allegiant. He often brings his sons and family, which makes the experience even better — most likely!
In fact, Fieri’s love for the team started when the team was still in Oakland. He made a video with the NFL that outlines his love for the team, and how he’ll stick with the team through thick and thin.
He mentions the players and moments that made him a Raider Nation member. Flavortown meeting Raider Nation is truly a perfect combination in our eyes.
American restaurateur Guy Fieri enjoys himself at Allegiant Stadium during an epic home game.
Carlos Santana
According to the Raiders’ official website, Carlos Santana is a lifelong Raiders fan. He’s even given Mark Davis a Raiders guitar as a gift, which is a pretty honorable thing to do.
According to ESPN, Santana even invited the Raiders owner, Davis, to attend “the groundbreaking event and light the Al Davis torch in Mexico City, to come up on stage with him … to play the maracas.” George Lopez was hosting the event as well, which is a double win for Raider nation. Being a Las Vegas resident now, it makes perfect sense that Santana loves Allegiant Stadium. In an interview, Santana said he was grateful for the Raiders and started his love for the team during the ’70s while he was living in Queens.
Recording artist Carlos Santana shakes hands with the fans during the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs at Network Associates Coliseum on October 20, 2003 in Oakland, California. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 17-10.
