Following the success of last year’s docuseries “Quarterback,” cameras followed several wide receivers throughout the 2023 season. NFL Season.
“Receiver” premiered on Netflix earlier this week. The docuseries gives a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023 seasons of Davante AdamsJustin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
It’s worth noting that Adams didn’t always seem to be on the same page with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo last season. There are scenes in “Receiver” that seem to highlight the disconnect between Adams and Garoppolo.
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Davante Adams of the Raiders looks on before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Garoppolo’s apparent failure to throw passes with any level of consistency last year appears to be a sticking point for Adams.
“It’s really pathetic, man,” Adams said after Garoppolo fumbled a pass in a game against the Detroit Lions. “Just throw the f—ing ball, man! F—. Sick of this f—ing bullshit,” Adams continued, slamming his helmet on the ground near the bench.
In a separate clip, Adams appeared to express his general frustration with playing with Garoppolo. The receiver also suggested that the quarterback’s play would make him want to leave the Raiders.
“I gotta get out of here before I lose my fucking life.” Adams said“I’ve never been hit so many times in my career. Every game I get hit.”
Davante Adams of the Raiders celebrates a touchdown with Jimmy Garoppolo during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Sam Morris/Getty Images)
Garoppolo entered the 2023 campaign as the Raiders’ starter. But he was eventually replaced by rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell due to injury, combined with a string of poor performances.
Garoppolo’s benching coincided with the raiders‘ disappointing 3-5 start and the firing of coach Josh McDaniels.
At one point during the show, Adams confirmed that he supported the Raiders’ decision to bench Garoppolo in favor of O’Connell.
Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo talks with Davante Adams before the Green Bay Packers game at Allegiant Stadium on October 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The Raiders released Garoppolo in March, and he later signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams. Garoppolo, a two-time Super Bowl winner, will serve a two-match suspension at the start of the 2024 season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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Garoppolo signed a three-year, $73.75 million contract with Las Vegas last year. He finished the season with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions. He spent six years with the 49ers before joining the Raiders.
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