Davante Adams names 3 players he wants to see play well in 2025, including Cooper Kupp
He seems to understand that pressure, but it also doesn't exist just for him. Adams broke down three players he also wants to see do well in 2025 on other teams in a discussion with ex-NFL running back Fred Taylor on "The Pivot Podcast."
Adams picked Jacksonville Jaguars receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback (and two-time ex-teammate) Aaron Rodgers, and current Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp.
"I want to see Travis Hunter do his thing because he's got a lot just going on," Adams said. "That's one that I'd really love to see him going ball, whether it's offense or defense.
"I think Aaron, just similar to me, like, a little bit of a, you know, media storm that kind of act that discounted a lot of what we did.
"Right now, I would say just based off the situation and me coming in here and people leaving, I'll say Cooper Kupp. I'm I'm a big Cooper Kupp fan and it would have been awesome for us to all play together. It's just obviously — team is not big enough for all of that."
That trio is super interesting for a variety of reasons.
For one, Adams will likely play Hunter (if he stays at cornerback as well as receiver) when the Rams face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in Week 7. But Hunter is a compelling character in the league as he tries to do something no one has successfully done since Deion Sanders.
Rodgers makes a lot of sense given Adams' connection to him — both from their long history with the Green Bay Packers and their short time with the New York Jets in 2024. Rodgers, too, will be on his third team since he left the Packers.
Finally, Adams' picking Kupp as his third player he's rooting for is a nice nod to Rams fans that will have to watch one of their favorite players elsewhere in 2025. Adams did effectively come in to replace Kupp, but that was the team's choice to move on from the veteran in exchange for Adams. So it's a bittersweet arrival for Adams given the legendary player he replaces, and now he'll get to watch Kupp twice a year in Seattle.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
a minute ago
- USA Today
Greg Roman reveals Chargers' running back plans if Najee Harris is unavailable Week 1
The Chargers made it a point of emphasis to improve the rushing attack this offseason. That was on full display between the first-round selection of Omarion Hampton and the free agent signings of running back Najee Harris and offensive lineman Mekhi Becton. The ground game may not be at full strength in Week 1, however. Harris continues to work his way back from the scary eye injury that he suffered over the Fourth of July weekend. While he continues to progress, his status for Week 1 is far from a guarantee. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman made that clear on Tuesday and whether Harris does or doesn't play, the plan will remain the same. "There will be rotation no matter what happens. The day of the one running back taking every rep, it's kinda gone the way of the prehistoric creatures," Roman said. This statement shouldn't come as much of a surprise. If Harris is available, it was always expected that the veteran and Hampton would form an evenly split backfield, at least to begin the season. Harris' durability has always been one of his greatest strengths, as he has played all 68 regular-season games in his NFL career. Now, in the case that Harris does not play, it will likely be even more of a committee. Second-year Kimani Vidal would see the field a bit more, in addition to a potential third candidate. That could be undrafted rookie Raheim Sanders, who seems on his way to sneaking onto the 53-man roster. While Hampton was the No. 22 overall pick just a few months ago, he will be a rookie and needs time to adjust to the NFL. Roman is correct as well in the fact that the days of a prototypical workhorse running back are all but over. Surely, Chargers fans would feel a bit more confident with a veteran like Harris out there to spell Hampton in Week 1, as opposed to a guy like Vidal. Regardless of who plays, it will be a running back committee in the season opener for the Bolts.
Newsweek
2 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Former Dolphins, Giants Superstar Odell Beckham Jr. Addresses Retirement Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Miami Dolphins signed Odell Beckham Jr. last offseason. The former New York Giants superstar did not have a huge impact and is currently a free agent. While Beckham is not on a team, he has not retired. However, on Tuesday, a fake report on social media went viral, suggesting Beckham had retired. Countless accounts started congratulating him on a great career, but the wide receiver quickly addressed the report and shut it down. Beckham implored everyone to "stop reading everything on the internet" while letting everyone know that he's not ready to retire yet. No seriously. Plz stop reading everything on the internet, and stop texting me happy retirement b4 u piss me off 😭😭😭. That will get no response. I promise u the day I'm done I will let u kno. Again if u text me happy retirement im just gon have to block u😭😭. Thanks — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) August 12, 2025 "Not done yet," Beckham added in a follow-up post. "Thanks for ... concerns and have a blessed day." GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Running back De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10, and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #3 get set during an NFL game against the... GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Running back De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10, and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #3 get set during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. MoreBeckham is a three-time Pro Bowler, two-time Second-Team All-Pro, Super Bowl champion and 2014 Associated Press Rookie of the Year. Beckham also made what many regard as the best catch of all time. Beckham's best years came with the New York Giants, and he has not really had much of an impact since 2021. He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams that season and ended up being an important piece in their Super Bowl victory. He had just 55 yards on nine catches last season with the Dolphins. He was once one of the best players in the entire NFL, but he has since declined. He is still available for a team to sign. More NFL: Vikings Confirm Rondale Moore Will Miss Entire 2025 Season
Associated Press
2 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Pete Carroll hopes youth movement has Raiders on the right path
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll has made it clear since his introductory news conference in January that he intends to win now, and he and the Raiders have taken steps to be more competitive, such as trading for veteran quarterback Geno Smith. But Carroll also has been forthright that rookies will get the opportunity to play, pointing to his own history with first-year players at Southern California and with the Seahawks. And, so far, Carroll has been a man of his word, with rookies and other young players getting the chance to make a big impact in training camp and in Thursday's preseason opener at Seattle. The latest depth chart that was released Tuesday underscored that commitment. Seven rookies are on the two-deep, including running back Ashton Jeanty, wide receiver Dont'e Thornton and cornerback Darien Porter on the first team. All three were drafted this year in the first four rounds. Eight second-year players — four on each the first and second team — also populate the depth chart. 'I'm not hesitant to play young guys,' Carroll said. 'We've almost forced them into it and forced to feed them until they show us who they are, what they're all about and how much they can handle. It isn't all on them. It's on us to make sure that we ask them to do things that they're capable of doing at this time.' Carroll used this plan at USC and Seattle. He took over a Trojans program coming off a 5-7 season and by the second year had USC back on track. USC went from 6-6 in Carroll's first season in 2001 to a run of seven consecutive years of at least 11 victories, winning a pair of national titles. The Seahawks won nine games over two seasons when Carroll was hired in 2010. He needed three years to get moving in the right direction, but then the Seahawks won double-digit games eight of nine seasons with two Super Bowl appearances and one championship. He faces a similarly heavy build in Las Vegas. The Raiders not only come off a 4-13 season, they haven't won a playoff game since appearing in the Super Bowl in the 2002 season. 'We're moving in a good direction now,' Carroll said. 'I can feel it. This is how it's supposed to feel, according to what I've experienced. I couldn't tell you what's going to happen, but I do know they're going to be together, and I do know they're going to play for one another.' Most of the youth movement was expected on offense. Brock Bowers put together perhaps the greatest season for a rookie tight end, and linemen Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze started as first-year players. Plus, Jeanty as the sixth overall draft pick arrived in Las Vegas this year knowing he would be a major focus of the offense. 'We want to run the ball, so I'm going to try my best to make this offense run,' Jeanty said. 'We've got great receivers, great tight ends, a great quarterback, and it'll start with the run game.' Not as expected were the emergence of Thornton, Porter and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. All three are listed on the first team. Laulu has the burden of stepping in at the spot expected to be filled by Christian Wilkins before the Raiders released him over a dispute about his recovery plan for a broken foot. Thornton wasn't even the first receiver Las Vegas drafted this year — Jack Bech, who is running second team, went in the second round. Porter took advantage of a cornerbacks room with more questions than answers and hasn't let go of the spot. 'It was a bit intimidating at first,' Porter said, 'but now I embrace it every single day.' Personnel updates Powers-Johnson returned to practice Tuesday after sitting out Sunday with a rib injury. Defensive tackle Adam Butler also was back after going home to tend to a family matter. Guard Alex Cappa remained out with a rib injury. Waiting on the NFL There hasn't been an announcement on whether Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby will be fined for making obscene gestures to Seahawks fans before Thursday's game. One fan held a sign that read: 'Bigger Bust — Geno Or JaMarcus Russell?' Carroll defended his quarterback's actions. 'Did you see what the sign said?' Carroll asked a reporter. 'Next question.' ___ AP NFL:
