Fans of the Los Angeles Rams will become very familiar with the sound of the stadium in the near-future, as the team announced the signing of star wide-receiver Davante Adams' to a two year contract yesterday.
One worth upwards of $46 million.
Adams is a six-time pro-bowler. Last season he logged 67 catches, seven touchdowns, and 854 yards in only 11 games during his time with the New York Jets.
The Jets would later cut Adams, citing concerns with his age and his large salary. He quickly became one of the most valuable players available in free agency.
Rams fans hope that the Fresno State alum will chart a new future for the team, as the franchise seeks to trade current fan favorite wide-receiver Cooper Kupp.
USC Professor of Sports, Business, and Media Jeff Fellenzer discussed the similarity between Kupp and Adams, and how losing Kupp may not all be that bad.
“Davante Adams is cut from the same cloth. Plays hard, physical. I think he has a lot to prove right now. I think he’s coming home to California, and I think that’s a great thing for a veteran,” Fellenzer said.
Freshman Business Admin student Jackson Alexander believes the addition of Adams will give the Rams a slight advantage.
“I think it’s... very horizontal. I mean, they’re probably gonna let Kupp walk, and now they’re signing Adams... They’re both great receivers. Kupps been a little bit injury prone, so I think that Davante is slightly better,” Alexander said.
Blake Janowitz, a real estate development major, has mixed opinions about the signing.
“Davante is still a good wide receiver. I think he has passed his prime. But I think also with Cooper Kupp probably leaving, having the duo of Puka and Davante will work well,” Janowitz said.
The news isn’t great for those who aren’t Rams fans: Sophomore acting major Lionel Ward roots supports the opposition.
“As a Seahawks fan, which is a divisional rival to the Los Angeles Rams, I’m a little scared, a little nervous, because Davante Adams has been such a crazy, deep threat in the past.”
The season officially gets underway next September.