OFFICIAL 2026 Rams Offense Thread
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I really think/hope that he learned from that hole thing. Yes, I know how to spell. It feels like maybe Puka discounted the idea that those people are out there and thought that if he was just being fun loving Puka, everything would be fine. Unfortunately, that's not the case and money can attract the worst of the worst.
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When you're a high net worth individual even the most benign relationships have a certain complication to them.
Oddly, when you're REALLY high net worth it's a bit easier because it affects every aspect of your life it has to become a part of the conversation you have your partner.
Sadly, becoming high net worth at a young age doesn't always allow for wisdom to inform decisions with your partner.
Yeah Klare's going to push Ferg. He's not the overall TE prototypical package that Ferg is, but he's got that smoothness in the pattern that can translate to quick usage in the slot. And Ferg struggled the most in the pattern.
Due to all that I'm of the mind right now that Ferg will end up as the primary TE in the inline role (down the road). But of course he has the talent to be more so we'll see how he develops.
Back to Klare though, if he picks up the offense and the nuance in the slot quickly enough there may be a role for him right away. Entering this past offseason I was thinking they'd want an X wideout, which would allow Adams to operate in the Z role and Puka would be our slot for the most part. This was due to how epic Puka's production was in the slot last season. But the Rams in the draft approached it from the other end. They added the TE who is a slot piece for the pass game.
So the question is whether that slot piece is good enough for the Rams to be a stronger offense with Puka and Adams outside the hash. Puka can still be motioned as desired as the Z. McVay's creative enough to where it's more about having the best three pass game weapons on the field than anything else.
Just thinking how good Puka has been is amazing,sort of quietly.Of course he is well known & made a name for himself.
-His rookie season he had to take over as The Rams #1 WR.I remember going to training camp & seeing Kupp just totally coaching him up.In fast it was said that(by Kelly)that Stafford wasn’t connecting with Th Rookies.Which in fact felt the opposite from observers(me),because Stafford that off season was actually showing Puka how to turn & come to the ball.I think it was showing him how to create that space by shielding his position.
The thing IMo that makes Puka great is his power after he secures the ball.His YAC is incredible & how he can turn an average play into a big gain.Even taking it to the HOUSE.What he does & how he does it for his size is sort of unreal.He doesn’t look that fast,but how he gets extra yards at or around contact on basic passes really makes him special.
I go back to his 2nd season at Detroit the 1st game.Once he went out before the end of the 1st half,you could feel the difference in The Rams offense.
Last year as an example of his NO-QUIT attitude is that Catch against the Falcons.I believe if the Ref ruled it a Catch they wouldn’t have been able to over turn it ? One Handed catch(es) shows his strength.
AD99 is seen working out with 160lb dumbbells.If you see Puka working out he is using 110lb dumbbells which shows how strong he is & the power shows once he catches the ball.His leg strength is overlooked as well.
Anyways - all said there are a lot of other parts to this Rams Offense,but Puka plays such a Big Part of it. I believe Mcvay sees something in having powerful WR’s & this plays why he is seeking to add more of the 13 personnel.
Point being besides what Puka brings to the table as a pure WR,he blocking from Bobby Trees & Kupp has inspired him to be a willing blocker.IMO sitting Puka out on runs plays can only help him stay fresher & keep him away from injury in theory.
I'm all for him walking away from trifling women, but they are not actually preventing him from being an all-time great WR.
So far, his off-field activities haven't affected his on-field production. It probably never will.
For Puka, it’s all about health. If he’s on the field he produces.
Let me add maturity issues, which I have a feeling and hope he has grown up a little since this most recent example of poor judgement. His on-field stuff is not the issue.
And let's not forget Dan Villari who some believe will be challenging Klare and others for a roster spot!!!!
This offense, with all those TEs may resemble the Frankfurt Yellowjackets or the Pottsville Maroons. That's so long ago and so forgotten, if you google "line plungers" you'll see plumbing supplies instead of running backs.
Ferguson and Klare are going to be a modern Gronk and Hernandez. I can see it now. Add Puka as wr1 and we're on our way to having the patriots offense that would've been a cheat code if Hernandez didn't go off the deep end.
I was going to drop a Hernandez joke but if I'm cringing, then it's likely super offensive.
Back to your post. 100% agree....Ferguson and Klare should explode with McVay's offense.
There was a time when I thought about contacting nflshop.com and requesting a #81 FRAUDULENTS jersey with the nameplate reading REDRUM.
I almost feel bad for D.J. Reed. Almost.
Two of his best routes all season, this is peak Puka
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He's the man that makes 3 TE sets so dangerous with his vertical threat!
