Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is deeply disappointed with head coach Josh McDaniels’ decision to drop quarterback Derek Carr in the final two games of the season.
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After deciding to retire from the team so as not to be a distraction, Carr will make way for Jarrett Stidham for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Although the Raiders are virtually eliminated due to their 6-9 record, Adams publicly shows his dismay.
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“Obviously, I don’t think there’s a single enthusiastic person. He’s a good friend of mine and one of the reasons I came here,” the former Green Bay Packers player, who was acquired during the offseason, told media. I wouldn’t want to end up where he isn’t. […] I won’t spend my time going into that, but I support my husband.”
In his last game, a 13-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Carr had three interceptions and 16 of 30 assists.