Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford lost one of his best friends and top targets this offseason, with Cooper Kupp landing with the Seattle Seahawks. However, the Rams replaced Kupp with one of the most impressive receivers in NFL history, Davante Adams.
That doesn’t mean Kupp and Stafford don’t stay in touch.
“Yeah, I’ve been texting with him some, just checking in on him,” Stafford said, according to the NFL’s official website. “He’s a few miles away in a different colored jersey and all that kind of stuff, but when we get to talking and texting, it’s the same old stuff, just giving each other a hard time and having fun.
“I did ask him about this, I was like ‘Am I going to be able to say what’s up to you pregame? What’s the deal?’ He’s like ‘I’m going to give you a big bear hug.’
“So I’m excited. Obviously it’s tough when you’ve played with a guy and had as much success as we’ve had together and then move on, but you play this game long enough you understand it’s part of the business, and I think he gets that too.
“But at the same time, I’ll be happy to see him. Hopefully, he plays great, and we come away with a win. I’m always pulling for him, always pulling for Coop, but always want the Rams to be coming out on top.”
Stafford all mentioned how he foresees Adams being able to fit into the offense.
“Obviously played against him in the division [when Stafford was in Detroit], have been a fan of his from afar on the other sideline for a long time, and what he’s been able to do in the league kind of speaks for itself, but then getting to be around him personally every day, working with him, throwing to him, just seeing the kind of professional that he is, he fits right in.
“That’s the kind of guys since I’ve been here in L.A., we’ve had, I’ve been lucky enough to throw to a bunch of guys that take the game seriously, love going out and competing, and trying to find a way to get better.
“He’s no different, and we’re definitely excited to have him, and I know for me as a quarterback, I feel lucky for all the guys I’ve been able to throw to, and he’s definitely up there.”