How Major Aaron Rodgers New Could Help Patriots In Multiple Ways

Super Bowl Sunday provided the Patriots with an encouraging slate of news.

It started with an update on Deebo Samuel, who is looking to move on from the San Francisco 49ers and could become a target in New England. And mere hours after the news on Samuel broke, the NFL world learned another star receiver probably is bound for a fresh start as well.

That wideout is Davante Adams, who is “likely” to move on from the Jets, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. The note on Adams was a follow-up to a bigger report from the longtime league insider, who revealed Aaron Rodgers and New York are “headed for a split.”

Without even looking too far ahead, those developments were good news for the Patriots. Rodgers is well past his prime, but he still has a dynamic connection with Adams, his longtime teammate. Not having to deal with the tandem twice a season obviously will welcomed by Mike Vrabel and company, who already have enough on their plate in the division with the dynamic offenses in Buffalo and Miami.

But Rapoport’s findings could become even more beneficial to New England if Adams opens himself up to a true free agency. It might not be likely, as the six-time Pro Bowl selection reportedly wants to play on the West Coast and also could look into the possibility of staying alongside Rodgers if the 41-year-old keeps playing.

But if Adams employs a more open-minded approach to his next destination, maybe the Patriots would look into potentially bringing him aboard. The 32-year-old seems to have plenty left in the tank — he racked up 1,063 receiving yards over only 14 games despite dysfunction in New York and Las Vegas — and could be a helpful voice to both Drake Maye and New England’s young wideouts.

Is it likely Adams takes his talents to Foxboro, Mass.? No. But when you consider how bad the Patriots’ receiving corps was the last few seasons, New England should explore all opportunities to improve.