After profitable the Tremendous Bowl championship within the 2021 season, the Los Angeles Rams did very poorly in 2022, and lots of anticipated they might have one other dismal season in 2023.
As an alternative, they stunned nearly everybody by profitable 10 video games, making the playoffs and practically upsetting the Detroit Lions within the wild-card spherical of the playoffs.
Now there are those that really feel the Rams have at the least an outdoor shot of ending first within the NFC West, and Steve Wyche stated on NFL Community that their extensive receiver room goes to be elite.
.@wyche89 believes the @RamsNFL receiving core goes to be ELITE subsequent season… right here’s why ⬇️ 👀 pic.twitter.com/UcIhw5HmlI
— NFL Community (@nflnetwork) August 20, 2024
Whereas a lot of the eye in the case of L.A.’s wideouts is targeted on veteran Cooper Kupp and 2023 rookie sensation Puka Nacua, Wyche stated rookie Jordan Whittington and Xavier Smith, an undrafted rookie final yr, might be diamonds within the tough this yr.
The analyst stated Smith may make their roster as a returner, however he additionally highlighted some good work he did in Saturday’s preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Whittington performed 5 years on the College of Texas at Austin, the place he totaled 1,757 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns in 41 video games.
Nacua was the massive story for the Rams final season after exploding for 105 catches, 1,486 yards and 6 touchdowns and ending second within the Offensive Rookie of the 12 months balloting.
Kupp, in the meantime, has had a few tough years after his excellent 2021 marketing campaign, but when he stays wholesome, he might be a candidate for the Professional Bowl.
If quarterback Matthew Stafford stays wholesome and continues to play at a excessive degree, the Rams may shock individuals as soon as once more this fall and winter.
