Just a look back to the time when Rams fans started asking- "Who is this Puka kid"

[CoachAllred]

Can't wait until we start hearing this years names from camp that​

are proving they belong. And there always seems to be a surprise or two.

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Which rookies are standing out early at Rams training camp?​

Rams’ youth is flashing their potential just days into camp

By Evan Craig Jul 28, 2023, 6:00pm CDT



The 2023 Los Angeles Rams will be defined by the progress shown from their young and inexperienced roster. Les Snead and the front office are pinning their hopes on a stellar rookie class to help the Rams rebound from a horrendous campaign.

So far, a few members of LA’s rookie class have made a name for themselves just days into training camp. Here are a few of the early first-year standouts to keep an eye on.

Stetson Bennett​

Fourth rounder and two-time national champion quarterback Stetson Bennett has looked nothing like a 62 overall player as rated by Madden. Guess the “elderly” Georgia product can throw the football pretty darn well with pinpoint accuracy, as evidenced by this now-viral throw to offseason addition Demarcus Robinson:


View: https://x.com/StuJRams/status/1684668044256370689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684668044256370689%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua




TST’s very own Jason Dalessandro noted Bennett’s improvisational skills on the run while directing Robinson were a thing of beauty. Matthew Stafford obviously has nothing to worry about as his status as QB1 is secure. However early on, Bennett is providing faith that LA will be in solid hands should Stafford be forced to miss time. Hard telling if he’ll end up being the future at the position but Stets is clearly holding his own by proving his worth to the team.

Puka Nacua​

LA has been throwing everything they can at Nacua and the BYU product continues to deliver amidst an increased workload. Nothing unusual in that regard as the Rams have been doing that in practices all offseason as they attempt to carve out a massive role for him in Sean McVay’s offense.


View: https://x.com/StuJRams/status/1684723201723834368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684723201723834368%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua




View: https://x.com/bgrisakTST/status/1684725796798078976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684725796798078976%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua


McVay and Cooper Kupp have frequently sung Puka’s praises as he’s seemingly adjusted quickly to the intricacies of the pro game. His aggressive hands have gotten him far as he works to fill the hole left by the departure of Robert Woods. The only thing proving problematic for Nacua is the injury bug which reared its ugly head in Thursday’s practice.


View: https://x.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1684742139862003713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684742139862003713%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua



Hopefully the cruel Southern Californian sun won’t hinder Puka’s production from here on out. If OC Mike LaFleur isn’t worried, neither should the rest of us. Yet it’s better to be safe than sorry for a player who has a rather troubling history of lower body injuries.

Steve Avila​

The first pick for the Rams in this year’s draft is set to be an immediate contributor on the field. Draft status is no guarantee for playing time but LA needs all available bodies on hand to keep Stafford upright. Avila from TCU is an elite prospect and with the Horned Frogs in 2022, he didn’t allow a single sack. While that production will be hard to come by in the NFL, don’t put anything past his fundamentals and build.


View: https://x.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1684717679297581056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684717679297581056%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua

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[André]

Can't wait until we start hearing this years names from camp that​

are proving they belong. And there always seems to be a surprise or two.

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Which rookies are standing out early at Rams training camp?​

Rams’ youth is flashing their potential just days into camp

By Evan Craig Jul 28, 2023, 6:00pm CDT



The 2023 Los Angeles Rams will be defined by the progress shown from their young and inexperienced roster. Les Snead and the front office are pinning their hopes on a stellar rookie class to help the Rams rebound from a horrendous campaign.

So far, a few members of LA’s rookie class have made a name for themselves just days into training camp. Here are a few of the early first-year standouts to keep an eye on.

Stetson Bennett​

Fourth rounder and two-time national champion quarterback Stetson Bennett has looked nothing like a 62 overall player as rated by Madden. Guess the “elderly” Georgia product can throw the football pretty darn well with pinpoint accuracy, as evidenced by this now-viral throw to offseason addition Demarcus Robinson:


View: https://x.com/StuJRams/status/1684668044256370689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684668044256370689%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua




TST’s very own Jason Dalessandro noted Bennett’s improvisational skills on the run while directing Robinson were a thing of beauty. Matthew Stafford obviously has nothing to worry about as his status as QB1 is secure. However early on, Bennett is providing faith that LA will be in solid hands should Stafford be forced to miss time. Hard telling if he’ll end up being the future at the position but Stets is clearly holding his own by proving his worth to the team.

Puka Nacua​

LA has been throwing everything they can at Nacua and the BYU product continues to deliver amidst an increased workload. Nothing unusual in that regard as the Rams have been doing that in practices all offseason as they attempt to carve out a massive role for him in Sean McVay’s offense.


View: https://x.com/StuJRams/status/1684723201723834368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684723201723834368%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua




View: https://x.com/bgrisakTST/status/1684725796798078976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684725796798078976%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua


McVay and Cooper Kupp have frequently sung Puka’s praises as he’s seemingly adjusted quickly to the intricacies of the pro game. His aggressive hands have gotten him far as he works to fill the hole left by the departure of Robert Woods. The only thing proving problematic for Nacua is the injury bug which reared its ugly head in Thursday’s practice.


View: https://x.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1684742139862003713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684742139862003713%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua



Hopefully the cruel Southern Californian sun won’t hinder Puka’s production from here on out. If OC Mike LaFleur isn’t worried, neither should the rest of us. Yet it’s better to be safe than sorry for a player who has a rather troubling history of lower body injuries.

Steve Avila​

The first pick for the Rams in this year’s draft is set to be an immediate contributor on the field. Draft status is no guarantee for playing time but LA needs all available bodies on hand to keep Stafford upright. Avila from TCU is an elite prospect and with the Horned Frogs in 2022, he didn’t allow a single sack. While that production will be hard to come by in the NFL, don’t put anything past his fundamentals and build.


View: https://x.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1684717679297581056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1684717679297581056%7Ctwgr%5E6a4e64df6ec33ed6471af8338a7141c387283df6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turfshowtimes.com%2F2023%2F7%2F28%2F23810813%2Frams-training-camp-rookies-stetson-bennett-puka-nacua

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Two out of three ain't bad.

 

[CoachAllred]

Two out of three ain't bad.

2023 was a nice draft

Steve Avila , Byron Young , Kobie Turner , Puka Nacua ,Ethan Evans

 

[JonRam99]

2023 was a nice draft

Steve Avila , Byron Young , Kobie Turner , Puka Nacua ,Ethan Evans

The Aaron Donald Doctrine continues to pay dividends.
He just wanted to play with other players who cared about the game as much as he did.
They study film on their own. They work out on their own. Arrive early, leave late. Ask questions. Get better.
Gurley? just saw a post from him, asking what albums people have actually bought vs. streaming. I'm not saying he never cared, just not as much as AD, which he admitted himself, he just "got bored scoring touchdowns".
May we never draft a player who gets bored with being successful.

 

[snackdaddy]

Two out of three ain't bad.

 

[PARAM]

Good scouting, solid drafting and great coaching have a way of developing WOW players.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Two out of three ain't bad.

That depends. If you’re playing Russian Roulette, and the chamber is empty only two out of the three times it’s your turn, THAT’S Bad!

 

[WestCoastRam]

Who's this Stetson Bennet kid. Sounds exciting.