Rams' Puka Nacua feels like 'kid in the candy store' getting to learn from Davante Adams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua expressed enthusiasm about improving alongside new teammate Davante Adams, following the team's offseason receiver changes. The Rams signed Adams in March three days before releasing Cooper Kupp, who joined the rival Seattle Seahawks, reshaping their passing unit to boost an offense that ranked 20th in scoring last season.

Nacua, 24, described learning from Adams as feeling "like a kid in a candy store," noting his fortune in having mentors including Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay, and Kupp. He highlighted Adams' immediate positive impact since arriving at the facility and expressed excitement about playing alongside him alongside returning speedster Tutu Atwell and young receivers.

Adams joins after a 2024 season split between the Jets and Raiders where he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth consecutive year (with 85 catches and 8 touchdowns). Despite Nacua nearly matching Adams' production during his own breakout rookie season (105 catches, 1,486 yards), he emphasized wanting to study Adams' elite route-running techniques—specifically his pace variation, leverage wins, and suddenness at the line of scrimmage.

The Rams envision Adams and Nacua as co-leaders ("1A and 1B") in their receiving corps, supported by Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Britain Covey, and rookie Konata Mumpfield. Their synergy will be crucial as Los Angeles aims to build on last season's NFC Divisional Round appearance. Nacua particularly anticipates seeing Stafford throw at training camp, which begins July 22, stating: "As soon as that first practice comes out... things will be well in the world."