Making a return to the spotlight in the NFL is crucial for the Los Angeles Rams. In a key move during this free agency, Davante Adams joined Sean McVay’s team, giving Matthew Stafford a key weapon in his offense to take on their rivals.
Another of the most significant moves in recent weeks was Cooper Kupp’s departure to a divisional rival, the Seahawks. Once the move was finalized, many began to question whether Adams would truly be the ideal replacement for him.
Stafford, the undisputed leader of the team and someone who already has experience winning a Super Bowl with the Rams, expressed his satisfaction to the press regarding the arrival of the former Raiders and Jets player. He showed confidence in having a great partner in Adams for the upcoming season.
“I have a ton of respect for him, the way he goes about his business and the way he plays the game,” Stafford told Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. “He’s been a big-time in this league for a long time, so happy to have him. I know he’s going to be a big addition to our team.“
Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams smiles on the field before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Although Adams’ last season with the New York Jets didn’t meet expectations based on the final stats, there are high hopes that his move to Los Angeles will spark a resurgence on the field. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see him return to his best form—the one that made him a standout and caught the attention of so many.
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Stafford reflects on Kupp’s departure
Undoubtedly, it’s not easy to see a teammate leave, especially when that player is a franchise legend like Cooper Kupp. Stafford has developed a strong relationship with the wide receiver since his arrival in Los Angeles, and he had nothing but words of gratitude and well wishes for what lies ahead.
“A great teammate, a great Ram — I think everybody here knows that and can appreciate what he was for our team and what he was for this community,” Stafford said of Kupp via NFL.com. “Happy that he landed somewhere he wanted to be and got the deal he deserved.
“I’ll still stay in touch with him like I always do, and I’ll pull for him as long as we’re not going against each other,” he finally concluded.
Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Cooper Kupp #10 during the NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Vikings 27-9
Adams, a Stafford admirer
His arrival at the Rams has sparked great excitement among fans, who will now see a dynamic offensive duo that promises to be one of the most lethal in the upcoming NFL season. The former Packers player had nothing but praise for his new teammate, Matthew Stafford.
“He doesn’t make it any harder than it needs to be out there. He’s simple,” the wide receiver Davante Adams said via Sports Illustrated.
