As if to avoid some kind of proximity mine of scrutiny, the leaking of Green Bay’s stunning Davante Adams trade to Las Vegas came with the footnote that Aaron Rodgers was aware of the deal, which is the kind of seat at the table he jockeyed for during last offseason’s extended holdout.
Adams was reportedly offered the same money on a long-term contract extension in Green Bay that he was in Las Vegas, though without a microscope being held over the tiny print, there is no way we can verify the Packers aren’t having themselves a public relations spin art party.