Davante Adams dumbfoundingly admits to learning these tricks from Rams young WRs
The arrival of elite veteran Davante Adams was a blessing in many ways for the Los Angeles Rams. Packed with young receivers, the team instantly landed an elite mentor to teach them his wisdom and techniques, a process that is already seeing results.
Unexpectedly, Adams has taken a particular interest in rookie wide receiver Konata Mumpfield, who Adams claims has many of his own younger traits when approaching the game.
Adams is full of surprises. He has been struggling to catch more than 50 percent of his passes through seven games, but he is leading the team in receiving touchdowns.
Perhaps the most shocking and compelling revelation from Adams is his admission to learning some new tricks from the young wide receivers on this team. Per his interview with beat reporter Adam Grosbard, he shares
Davante Adams was a huge get for all the right reasons
While it was tough to witness the team part ways with fan favorite wide receiver Cooper Kupp, those same fans have to be pleased with the contribution Adams has made so far. In just seven games, he has already matched or exceeded the touchdown receptions by Kupp in each of the past three seasons. Ten games remain on the schedule.
But he is more to this team than a touchdown maker. The 32-year-old wide receiver is an extension of the coaching staff. He has a completely different skill set that truly benefits separation specialists like Mumpfield. At the same time, he has been instrumental in coaching up young defensive backs, improving their techniques and coverage effectiveness.
For fans, he is an open book. He is a straight-shooter who shares the events that typically fall unseen to NFL fans. His journey in Horns has been a series of compelling episodes, and he continues to captivate fans with insightful interviews. Best of all, he shows up on game day.
He's on track for another 1000+ receiving yards. And if he continues to score at his current pace, he could end the season with 14+ receiving touchdowns. The last time LA had a receiver score that frequently was 2021, when Cooper Kupp scored 16 touchdowns.
FYI, Adams scored 18 touchdowns for the Green Bay Packers in 2020. The suspense is building.
As always, thanks for reading.
Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw Gets Honest After Polarizing Decision
Dre Greenlaw is set to return to the field for the Denver Broncos in Week 9 against the Houston Texans, and the veteran linebacker spoke candidly about his absence in Week 8 against the
Greenlaw served a one-game suspension for using what the league called “abusive language” towards official Brad Allen in Week 7, when the Broncos beat the New York Giants
Greenlaw is ready to show why the Broncos targeted him in free agency.
Dre Greenlaw Ready to Prove Broncos Right
Greenlaw met with the media on Thursday for the first time since the NFL upheld his suspension, which came without pay.
Despite his appeal, Greenlaw put the onus on himself to avoid situations that harm the team.
“I just shouldn’t have put my teammates and the team in that position. That was just a emotional game. First game back, just turnt. And so, yeah,” Greenlaw told reporters
Greenlaw said “it felt good” making his debut in Week 7 after suffering a quad injury, which delayed his return to the field for the first time since Week 16 of the 2024 season with the
“The defense is already a really, really good defense,’’ Greenlaw said, per The Denver Gazette’s Chris Thomasson. “We got top-notch guys from the back end to the front end. So the sky is the limit for what we have done and what we still got to do. We still got plenty more out there. … For me, it’s not about me coming in and trying to do more, be more or anything; it’s just about me going out there and being myself. That’s why they brought me here.”
Dre Greenlaw Left In Dark Over Suspension Trigger
Greenlaw, who inked a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Broncos in free agency this past offseason, said the league did not specify which part of what he said triggered the suspension.
“They just re-showed clips or whatever,” Greenlaw said. “They’re going to make their decision, and all you can do is just do what they tell you.”
The NFL executive vice president,
“People say, ‘Well, what did he say?’ I think we should ask Dre that. Maybe he shared with his coach what was actually shared. But there’s just no place in the game to run an official down after a game to share your feelings,” Vincent told Mike Florio on “
Broncos head coach Sean Payton pointed to past precedent, saying such interactions typically result in fines during his media availability
Vincent acknowledged the NFL made an example out of Greenlaw.
Dre Greenlaw Could Stay on Snap Count
GettyDenver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph gets to work with a re-tooled secondary in 2025.
Greenlaw said that he can “go all day” on Sunday, which would be a big boost for a Broncos defense that will be without All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II for several weeks due to a strained pectoral muscle.
However, the Broncos eased Greenlaw back into the lineup in his return, and they could continue with that plan in Week 9.
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph praised Greenlaw, but offered a reality check.
“Mentally, he’s been awesome. He’s been locked in. He’s been studying. Even when he wasn’t practicing, he’s taking the walkthrough reps. He’s taking every walkthrough rep. So, mentally, he’s fine. Physically, obviously, he needs more reps to kind of get his football air. And he was a little tired Week [8], but um it’s good having him back. Again, you having your best players back is always a good thing,”
“He’s back on his schedule to kind of just keep moving forward, and playing good football, and keep practicing, and keep growing as a player. And to have a chance to play back-to-back weeks is going to be key for Dre, and that’s the goal.”
