Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is trying ahead to enjoying with three-time All-Professional receiver Davante Adams. He is also blissful Cooper Kupp obtained cope with the Seattle Seahawks, and he will probably be rooting for his former teammate every time they groups should not enjoying towards one another.
Stafford made his feedback Sunday after handing out awards on the Rams Soccer Academy Ladies Flag Spring Traditional and USA Soccer Expertise identification camp.
The occasion drew a whole bunch of women and boys on the Rams apply facility in Woodland Hills.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford arms out awards on the Rams Soccer Academy Ladies Flag Spring Traditional and USA Soccer Expertise identification camp in Woodland Hills on Sunday.
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“I know these kids probably got a kick out of being on the field we practice on,” mentioned Stafford, who attended the occasion along with his spouse Kelly and 4 daughters. “Doing all that makes those dreams a little more tangible sometimes.”
Stafford is making ready for his fifth season with the Rams, and he’ll start offseason exercises subsequent month with a group that’s anticipated to be among the many favorites within the Tremendous Bowl.
Adams, who signed a two-year contract that might be price as a lot as $44 million, is now a part of a receiver corps that features Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington.
Stafford performed towards Adams for years within the NFC North when Stafford was on the Detroit Lions and Adams the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
“I have a ton of respect for him, the way he goes about his business and the way he plays the game,” Stafford mentioned. “He’s been a big-time in this league for a long time, so happy to have him. I know he’s going to be a big addition to our team.”
The Rams launched Kupp this month after they have been unable to discover a commerce companion. The 2021 NFL offensive participant of the 12 months signed a three-year contract with the Seahawks that reportedly might be price as a lot as $45 million.
The Rams will play the Seahawks not less than twice every season.
“A great teammate, a great Ram — I think everybody here knows that and can appreciate what he was for our team and what he was for this community,” Stafford mentioned. “Happy that he landed somewhere he wanted to be and got the deal he deserved.
“I’ll still stay in touch with him like I always do, and I’ll pull for him as long as we’re not going against each other.”
