Davante Adams wasted no time reconnecting with his close friend Aaron Rodgers, as he unexpectedly joined Rodgers' interview shortly after news broke that the quarterback would be joining the New York Jets. This surprise appearance happened during Rodgers' weekly segment on the 'Pat McAfee Show' on Tuesday, and the excitement between the two was palpable. 'We're back man,' exclaimed Adams while standing behind his former Green Bay Packers teammate, expressing their delight at a renewed partnership.
Although Adams has been sidelined since September 22 due to a hamstring injury, he assured McAfee that his recovery is progressing well, thanks to his work with the Raiders' training staff, ensuring he’ll be in top form for the new venture. Despite their last collaboration being in 2021, Adams is confident that their synergy will quickly resurface, as they will be operating off the same playbook they used in Green Bay. 'I'm sure there are a few new nuances,' Adams mentioned.
'But for the most part, a lot of the same verbiage. It's still the same O.G. right here, so we should be able to pick up where we left off, that's the idea.' Rodgers recounted how Adams informed him of the trade news after midnight, following the Jets' narrow 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 'I'm really excited,' Rodgers shared. 'Love Tae. He's a phenomenal player and a dear friend. It was a tough day yesterday. We had a solid opportunity to move to 3-3 and win a home game, but we let it slip away.'
He further explained, 'I was frustrated driving through traffic. I had a couple of messages but wasn't in the mood to respond. Once I got home, Tae called and texted me, and I finally returned his call.' Reports also indicate that Adams was already in East Rutherford undergoing preliminary check-ups prior to the trade announcement, indicating that New York was eager to secure their new marquee player. Now, Rodgers and Adams face the challenge of lifting the Jets from a 2-4 slump as they prepare for a crucial face-off against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
