Los Angeles Rams top signing, for four years $440 , Puka Nacua contracts terminated today…
Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are undoubtedly the biggest stars on the Los Angeles Rams outside of quarterback Matthew Stafford. However, while 2023 was a pleasant surprise at the position for Rams fans, it presents some questions in 2024.
Before last season, Cooper Kupp was the unquestioned top wide receiver on the team. That said, last season introduced the world to Puka Nacua. With Kupp heading into an age 31 season coming off a down year and Nacua on the rise, the question becomes if there could be a new leading wide receiver in town.
Currently, ESPN’s depth chart has Kupp as the top receiver with Nacua below him. However, that cannot remain the case forever. Could 2024 see an official change of the guard?
The result lies in Nacua’s hands. Plenty of players in NFL history have had a rookie rise and a sophomore slump. After an entire off-season for defenses to study the young wide receiver, a new onslaught of targeted ideas await Nacua. If the wide receiver can dominate again, that will prove him to be the real deal.