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Veteran Receiver Davante Adams Earns Respect of Rams Teammates in Training Camp
28 Jul
Summary
- Davante Adams, a three-time All-Pro, joined the Rams in March and is impressing teammates with his skills and leadership
- Puka Nacua, a third-year Rams receiver, showed respect for Adams by letting him lead receiver drills
- Adams has been sharing his knowledge and experience with younger Rams receivers, who are eager to learn from him
As Davante Adams began his first training camp with the Los Angeles Rams, his new teammate Puka Nacua, a third-year pro, was eager to learn from the veteran receiver. Nacua respectfully stepped back and allowed Adams, a three-time All-Pro, to lead the way in receiver drills, recognizing Adams' superior skills and experience.
Adams, who signed with the Rams in March, has been wowing his new teammates, coaches, and fans with his impressive abilities honed over 11 NFL seasons. The 32-year-old receiver has amassed 1,000 yards receiving in a season seven times, including the last six in a row. Rams receivers coach Eric Yarber praised Adams, calling him a "future Hall of Famer" and urging the team's receivers to pick his brain as much as possible.
Adams has embraced his role as a mentor, telling the Rams receivers that he is also eager to learn from them. Rams head coach Sean McVay has noticed the mutual respect and appropriate humility between Adams and his new teammates, which he believes will lead to great things for the team's passing attack.
