Davante Adams Trade: Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi Call Raiders’ Alleged Demand for a 2nd Rounder ‘Utterly Ridiculous’

“Not for a second-round pick, which is supposedly what they’re asking for. I don’t see how anyone is going to give up a second-round pick for him. You’d have to feel like this guy 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.”

Lombardi seemed in agreement with the second-round pick demand being ridiculous in the first place, especially with the kind of leverage the Raiders have lost under the current contract scenario. The analyst pointed out how Adams’ huge contract, ending at almost $12m now, is a major trouble for Las Vegas.

 

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Matt Patricia soon joined in the conversation, adding how all discussions seem futile unless the Raiders find a team willing to work things out in return of Adams.

Meanwhile, the former New England coach had some obvious flaws to point out in the Raiders’ handling of the trade situation.

Former Coach Belichick reprimands the Raiders on botching the trade

Belichick, in his usual candid manner, did not take time to criticize the Las Vegas team in how they are handling the current trade scene. Per the analyst, the Raiders should have tried to not let the trade case escalate to this position:

“Right now the Raiders are in a tough situation, but here they are. They’ve kind of put themselves into it. This wasn’t a big secret, this storm’s been brewing for a while and the longer you put it off, the harder it is to get anything done.”

Michael in continuation pointed out that the Raiders should have let the WR go before the season had even started, as then the action would have looked courageous from their end. However, in the current scenario, the team looks desperate more than anything.

Yet, the analyst did not leave the team with just the critical perspective. He did have another advice to share, asking the Raiders to trade Adams for a conditional pick, that could grow subsequently based on his productivity.

Belichick, on the other hand, indicated the lack of negotiating space that Las Vegas currently has. His solution to their issue was to come down from their present asking price, in order to convey a sense of willingness to share a portion of the WR’s contract.