The Los Angeles Rams have had a busy offseason so far. After rumors of a potential divorce with Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford, the team was able to bring their elite signal-caller back. However, the roster saw a massive change as they essentially swapped Davante Adams for former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp.
A cheaper option that could potentially give better production, Adams is a knockout signing for Los Angeles. Combine him with the already excellent Puka Nacua, and the foundations become crystal clear. To celebrate his new running mate, Nacua sat down with NFL legend and former New England Patriots superstar Julian Edelman.
Puka Nacua, Julian Edelman on Davante Adams in Los Angeles
Last season, the superstar receiver duo of Nacua and Kupp missed a total of 11 games. That certainly put a ceiling on Los Angeles’ potential. However, swapping Kupp for Adams certainly makes them less of an injury risk.
During his eight-year run with the Green Bay Packers, Adams missed a total of just 13 games and has missed an additional three over the last three seasons as well. However, beyond the health factor, Nacua and Edelman broke down what he brings to the Rams’ offense.
“I think he’s going to be a huge help to you guys,” Edelman began. “Being able to be a guy that can win on the backside, outside the numbers consistently — something you guys kinda lacked last year — or red area target.”
For Nacua, he got a sense of the player Adams was, thanks to his movement on the basketball court.
“Once I can see you on the basketball court, I think I can understand how you think about football too. You get that similar movement pattern that’s going to come out, I think,” Nacua said.
Over a decade in the league, the superstar wide receiver has solidified himself as one of the best at his position with six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections to his name. Even last year, as he switched teams midway through the season, he was still good for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns on 85 catches with the New York Jets (11 games) and Las Vegas Raiders (three games).
The production, paired with his near-guarantee when it comes to availability, is going to make a big difference for a Rams team that has suffered from slow starts in each of the last two years. And it should further help improve an offense that ranked 11th on PFSN’s Offense+ metric last season.