The Kansas City Chiefs may be on the verge of making an explosive move that could propel them toward a historic Super Bowl three-peat.
With Las Vegas Raiders star Davante Adams officially requesting a trade, the speculation around his next landing spot is heating up.
Among the potential suitors, the Chiefs stand out as a prime destination.
Adams, one of the league’s top receivers, has made his desire to leave the struggling Raiders clear, sparking a frenzy of trade possibilities.
The competition for Adams will be fierce. Among the teams interested are the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys.
However, the Chiefs are speculated to be right in the mix for the six-time Pro Bowler.
Of course, the obvious road-block to such a deal would seemingly be the fact that the Raiders would want absolutely no part of sending such an elite player to their hated rivals.
Having said that, crazier things have happened.
Former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst, Robert Griffin III, shared his thoughts on the situation.
“I know Davante Adams and (New York Jets quarterback) Aaron Rodgers are like peanut butter and jelly. A perfect match. But going from the Raiders to the Jets would be trading dysfunction for dysfunction,” Griffin posted on X.
“The Chiefs provide an opportunity to make history and be a part of the first three-peat EVER. Teams have made trades to their division rival before. If the Raiders only care about compensation for him the Chiefs should be trying to join the Adams family.”
With key Kansas City wide receivers Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Rashee Rice nursing injuries, the Chiefs are left relying on 34-year-old tight end Travis Kelce and rookie receiver Xavier Worthy as primary options.
Tailback Isiah Pacheco is also sidelined, limiting Patrick Mahomes’ offensive targets. However, the Chiefs, who are already 4-0 this season, have proven capable of overcoming adversity before, as they did last season when they won the Super Bowl despite a depleted receiving corps.
The addition of Adams, though, could take the Chiefs’ offense to an entirely new level.
Adams joining the reigning back-to-back champs would add fuel to their quest for the first NFL three-peat in history. However, trading within the division is always tricky, especially when it involves a star like Adams.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders are seeking at least a second-round draft pick in return for Adams. (Additional assets will probably be required.)
While a second-round pick is the starting point, Kansas City may need to offer more to sweeten the deal, especially since the Raiders would be trading a superstar to a divisional rival.
For the Chiefs, acquiring Adams would not only give them another elite playmaker but also keep him under team control through 2026 as they continue their dominance atop the NFL.
If Kansas City pulls off this trade, the Chiefs may be closer than ever to writing their names in the history books with a three-peat – a feat that no team has ever accomplished.
What are your thoughts on the situation? … Should the Chiefs aggressively pursue Adams?
At the end of the day, where do you think he will end up???