When Josh Jacobs descended upon radio row at the Super Bowl, subtlety was not on the Green Bay Packers running back's agenda.
Over the course of multiple interviews Wednesday, Jacobs called for the team to add a No. 1 wide receiver to help out quarterback Jordan Love. He had one name already in mind: former Packers All-Pro Davante Adams, whom Jacobs played with during their time on the Las Vegas Raiders.
Of course, there's an implication behind that statement, which a few of Jacobs' teammates might not find endearing.
Jacobs' comment:
"We've got a really young group of receivers. All can be really, really, really special, but I think personally we need a guy that's proven to be a No. 1 already. So somebody we know is going to be a little bit more consistent.
When asked if the player he had in mind "maybe played here before," as Adams did, Jacobs responded "If he come at the right price ... I've had some talks with 'Te."
He proceeded to say something similar in a different interview, via NBC Sports' Chris Simms.
Josh Jacobs on his off-season wishlist for the Packers: “We need a WR - a real WR. Love the guys we have but we need a proven #1”
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) February 5, 2025
The Packers' offense ranked 12th in passing yards last season and third in net yards per attempt. Jayden Reed let the unit with 857 receiving yards, followed by tight end Tucker Kraft with 707, Christian Watson with 620, Romeo Doubs with 601 and Dontayvion Wicks with 415. None of those players are older than 25.
The Packers haven't had a 1,000-yard receiver since Adams' 1,553 in 2021, his last season with the team. That was when Aaron Rodgers was still Green Bay's quarterback.
Wicks, who had only 73 more receiving yards than Jacob last year, didn't appear to agree with his teammate's assessment.
In yet another interview with Kay Adams of FanDuel, Jacobs said he would "most definitely" welcome Adams back to Green Bay and the Packers "have a spot for him."
Adams is under contract with the Jets for two more seasons, but could be a trade or release candidate this offseason due to a prohibitive $38 million cap hit for 2025. He played for the Packers from his rookie year in 2014 until 2021, after which he requested a trade, and got one to the Raiders.
Adams found less success than hoped in Vegas — haven't we all — and ended up reuniting with Rodgers on the Jets at midseason last year. He will enter this offseason with a cloudy future, and one that could set up for a Green Bay return if Jacobs' lobbying and his own possible hint are to be believed.
