The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best receiver duos in the NFL in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. In addition to their talent, work ethic and performance, they, especially Kupp, have long been known as coaches on the field.
During the Sean McVay era, the Rams valued their receivers having certain intangibles, including a strong football sense and the ability to be an extension of McVay.
Rookie WR Jordan Whittington has only been with the team for a short time, but he is already noticing the intelligence and attention to detail in this receiver room.
When you get picked in the 3rd round like Kupp, the 5th round like Nacua, or the 4th round like Demarcus Robinson, your attention to detail and preparation can set you apart from the competition. It’s also the “us first” attitude that puts the room and the team above the individual.
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For a long time, the wide receiver was seen as a prima donna, the player on the team who was allowed to indulge in a few antics and selfishness as long as he performed well. Under McVay, the Rams’ receivers were never like that. Everyone eats.
Whittington noticed it.
Los Angeles Rams rookie Jordan Whittington praises receiver room
“I’ve never been in a reception room like this one. Everyone is close. Everyone really cares.”
I think it’s safe to say that Kupp will likely become a coach once he decides to end his playing career, and it’s easy to see that he was instrumental in Nacua’s breakthrough rookie season, which will be crucial to Whittington’s development.
He looked great in his first preseason appearance, finishing with 6 catches for 74 yards. Will he be the next late draft pick to hit for the Los Angeles Rams?
With the support of Kupp and the rest of the receiving room, he is certainly on the right track.
