The coach thinks Las Vegas needs to curb its expectations if a deal is ever going to come to fruition.
are still working through Davante Adams's trade request, but Bill Belichick doesn't seem to believe any deal will get done until the Raiders come down from their current asking price.
Reports indicate Las Vegas is seeking a second-round pick for Adams' services, an asking price which Belichick thinks is significantly too high.coach discussed Adams and the Raiders and made clear that he feels the star wide receiver doesn't warrant a second-round draft pick in a trade. "Not for a second-round pick, which supposedly is what they're asking for. I don't see how anybody is going to give up a second-round pick for him. You'd have to feel like Adams is going to take us to the promised land and he's going to get us over the hump this year, because he's also got a big salary," Belichick said."It's a tough situation... They've kind of put themselves into it.
Adams is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, but it's certainly possible that he's played his last game with the Raiders. Theare among the teams that have reportedly expressed interest in the star pass-catcher, but Belichick indicated that Las Vegas doesn't have a lot of wiggle room when it comes to negotiating.
This year, Adams has featured in three games, recording 18 receptions for 209 yards and one touchdown. The finances in the deal provide an additional hurdle in any trade, considering he carries a cap hit north of $25 million.Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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