Green Bay Packers’ Ex-Receiver Davante Adams, 6x-Pro Bowler, Has Star Rams Teammate Feeling like 'a Kid in a Candy Store'

While slowing down, the 32-year-old is still a monster when healthy. In the offseason, the Rams signed him to a two-year, $44 million contract. In the early going, it’s looking like a superb addition.

“Davante, as soon as he stepped into the facility, has been fantastic,” Nacua beamed. “The ability to learn the game from another all-time great…I feel like I’m stealing. I’m like a kid in a candy store. I’ve had Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay, Cooper Kupp, and now Davante Adams. My life is pretty good. I can’t complain too much. It’s gonna be fun.”

As Nacua details, having a Hall of Fame-worthy quarterback, an elite offensive coach, and at least one great veteran receiver as his disposal is an advantage not all young players get. A human wrecking ball after the catch, he’s pretty good himself. Nacua has amassed 184 catches, 2,466 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns in 28 career games. Before battling through his own injuries last season, he made the Pro Bowl as a rookie.

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“17’s going to lead the way for us and it’s going to be fantastic being out there on the football field with him,” Nacua said of his new mentor and fellow target. Speaking to NFL Network’s Ian Rappoport, he highlighted route-running as the biggest area of impact regarding Adams’ teaching.

“His ability to change pace while he’s moving, the ability to win against negative leverage, his suddenness at the line of scrimmage. It’s fantastic to be able to see it in person and be lining up right next to him, it makes you make sure you have all the gas turned on when you’re going out there with number 17.”

Between Nacua and Adams, who replaces the declining and ultimately released Kupp, Stafford has a pair of top-tier targets. Benefitting from Adams’ wisdom, Nacua should reach even greater heights.

“When you watch him win against negative leverage, it gives you confidence. You start trying new things, working new techniques. His ability to move defenders – all over the football field – is awesome to see. I can’t wait to see it live in action.”