Davante Adams questions whether Travis Hunter can play both offense and defense
Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams isn't so sure that's a good idea, though. The 12-year veteran told "The Pivot Podcast" that he doesn't think it's a good idea for Hunter to go down this road because of the additional mileage it would put on his body to line up on offense and then on defense in the NFL. Adams is worried it puts Hunter at much greater injury risk, too.
"I don't even think it's possible to do for real," Adams said. "Not at a high level and then go in there. ... Like, that's just a lot of mileage, man. I'm not even concerned so much if he can do it over the course of a game or a season. It's more like how long is his career going to be if he's playing that many snaps — all you're doing is doubling your risk for injury. And I don't wish any of that on him. I hope that he can play an injury-free season and go ball out. But I mean that's just the reality."
It'll be a tough road for Hunter to go down, but it's one he seems willing and able to attempt in his rookie season. The Jaguars would love it, too, considering they named him as their starting receiver alongside Brian Thomas Jr. as well as their second-string cornerback.
Adams might get a chance to see Hunter firsthand when the Rams face the Jaguars in London in Week 7. Hunter might not play both sides of the ball by then, but if he does, he may end up lining up against Adams on a few plays.
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