By James Thornton 
Hey, football fam! Let’s talk about a moment that had every NFL fan like me absolutely buzzing. Davante Adams takes a swipe at the Bears. And it’s the kind of spicy drama we live for! On the “Up & Adams” show in December 2024, the star wide receiver didn’t hold back, throwing some serious shade at Chicago that reignited the fiery Packers-Bears rivalry. As I’m sharing this on my blog, MistyInfo.blog, I couldn’t wait to break it down for you why Adams said what he said, how it’s got fans on both sides fired up, and why this 100-year-old feud still feels as fresh as ever. Let’s dive in!
The Moment That Had Us All Laughing
Picture this: Davante Adams, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, is chilling on Kay Adams’ “Up & Adams” show last December. Kay throws out a simple question: “Would you ever play for the Chicago Bears?” I mean, it’s a fair question, right? Adams is a free agent now, and the Bears could use a star like him. But his answer? Oh man, it was gold. “Never,” he said, straight-up, with a little smirk. Then he doubled down: “I will not be going to Chicago… I’m not playing for the Bears. No.” The whole studio cracked up, but you could tell Adams wasn’t messing around he meant it.
If you’re a Packers fan like I used to be back in the day (don’t judge, I grew up in Wisconsin!), this was the kind of moment that makes you wanna high-five your TV screen. Adams spent eight incredible years with Green Bay from 2014 to 2021, and let me tell you, he dominated the Bears during that time. We’re talking 14 wins in 16 games against Chicago, with 81 catches, 1,024 yards, and 10 touchdowns. The dude basically turned Soldier Field into his personal playground! So when Davante Adams takes a swipe at the Bears, it’s not just talk it’s personal.
Why Adams Isn’t Feeling the Bears
Okay, let’s get real for a second. Adams isn’t just saying “no” to the Bears because of his Packers roots (though that’s definitely part of it). There’s more to this story. At 32 years old—he turned 32 in December 2024 Adams knows he doesn’t have a ton of time left in the NFL. “I’m not playing too much longer as it is,” he said on the show. “On my last days in this league, after all I’ve been blessed with, I will not be going to Chicago.” Translation? He’s not about to waste his final years on a team that’s still figuring things out.
And let’s be honest, the Bears have been a bit of a mess lately. They finished the 2024 season at 4-10, stuck in an eight-game losing streak that had fans tearing their hair out. Even with a talented rookie quarterback like Caleb Williams, their offense just couldn’t click, and their defense got torched in games like the one against the Vikings, where they let up 30 points. I mean, come on—Adams is a guy who’s chasing a Super Bowl ring, not a rebuilding project. Plus, the Bears have a reputation for some… let’s call them “questionable” decisions by their front office over the years. So yeah, I get why Adams isn’t jumping at the chance to wear navy and orange.
But here’s the thing that really makes this personal: Adams lived the Packers-Bears rivalry. He knows what it’s like to walk into a game against Chicago and not even worry about the win. “Back in the day, being a Packer playing the Bears, we didn’t worry about ‘Are we going to win the game?’” he said. “We were thinking about how crazy we were gonna go in the game. ‘Can I set a record? Can I score twice?’” For Adams, the Bears weren’t a challenge they were a chance to show off. And that kind of history? It sticks with you.
The Rivalry We All Love to Hate
If you’re new to the NFL, let me give you a quick history lesson: the Packers and Bears have been going at it since 1921. That’s over 100 years of pure, unfiltered rivalry the oldest in the league! They’ve played 210 times, and Green Bay’s got the edge with 108 wins to Chicago’s 96 (and 6 ties). During Adams’ time with the Packers, they pretty much owned the Bears. But things might be shifting a bit on January 5, 2025, the Bears finally snapped an 11-game losing streak against Green Bay with a nail-biting 24-22 win, thanks to a 51-yard field goal by Cairo Santos at the buzzer. I bet Bears fans were losing their minds that day!
Still, when Davante Adams takes a swipe at the Bears, it shows just how deep this rivalry runs. “Not to be disrespectful, it’s just naturally as a Packers player you hate the Bears,” he said on the show. And I totally get it! If you’ve ever been to a Packers-Bears game—or even just watched one on TV with a room full of fans—you know the energy is electric. Bears fans don’t want a Packers legend like Adams on their team any more than Packers fans would’ve wanted a Bears icon like Brian Urlacher rocking green and gold. It’s just not right!
What This Says About the Bears Right Now
Look, I’m not here to pile on the Bears (okay, maybe a little), but Adams’ comments are kind of a wake-up call. When a player of his caliber flat-out says “nope” to playing for your team, it’s a sign of where things stand. The Bears haven’t won a playoff game since 2010, and they’ve only made the playoffs twice in the last 12 years. That’s a rough stretch! And while they’ve got some pieces to build around—like Caleb Williams and a ton of cap space for 2025 (over $82 million, plus nine draft picks) they’re still not a spot where a veteran like Adams wants to be.
That said, I’m rooting for the Bears to turn it around. I mean, who doesn’t love a good underdog story? With the right coach and a few smart moves, they could be back in the mix sooner than we think. But until then, comments like Adams’ are gonna sting a little.
Where Adams Is at Now
Adams has been on quite the journey lately, and I’ve been following his career like a hawk. After leaving the Packers in 2022, he signed a huge deal with the Las Vegas Raiders five years, $141 million. He was awesome there, leading the league in touchdown catches in 2022, but things got messy, and he requested a trade in 2024. He ended up with the New York Jets, hoping to reunite with his old Packers QB, Aaron Rodgers. That didn’t go as planned the Jets went 4-10, and Adams was cut in March 2025 after they couldn’t trade him.
Now, he’s with the Los Angeles Rams on a two-year, $46 million deal, and he’s already loving it. He’s been raving about coach Sean McVay, saying he felt “most wanted” by the Rams. At 32, Adams is still killing it—he had 85 catches for 1,063 yards in 2024, and he even scored his 100th career touchdown with the Jets. But his swipe at the Bears shows he’s thinking bigger than just stats now. He wants a ring, and he’s not about to chase it in Chicago.
Why We Can’t Stop Talking About This
Here’s why I had to write about this on MistyInfo.blog: moments like this are what make the NFL so dang fun! When Davante Adams takes a swipe at the Bears, it’s not just a headline it’s a reminder of why we love this sport. If you’re a Bears fan, you’re probably a little annoyed (I feel you!), but you can’t totally blame him. If you’re a Packers fan, you’re probably grinning ear to ear, loving that Adams still has that Green Bay fire in him.
This whole thing also got me thinking about the Bears’ future. Can they get back to being a team that stars like Adams actually want to play for? Or are they stuck being the butt of the joke for a while longer? I’m curious to see how it plays out and I bet you are too.
So, what do you think? Are you Team Adams on this one, or are you ready to see the Bears prove him wrong? Drop a comment below I’d love to hear your take! And if you’re loving these NFL hot takes, stick around on MistyInfo.blog for more.