Sean McVay is hailed as a genius in the football world, a status that significantly influenced former Jets wideout Davante Adams’ decision-making. Adams made headlines with his somewhat unexpected signing with the Los Angeles Rams during free agency, a move prompted by the Rams letting go of their well-established wide receiver, Cooper Kupp.
During his first press conference with the Rams, Adams shed light on McVay’s meticulous approach to the game. “He dissects every play,” Adams pointed out to the media. “It really emphasizes how committed he is to the sport and just how valued I was on his radar and within this team.”
When asked about McVay’s coaching style, Adams didn’t hold back in describing him as “aggressive.” He elaborated on the detailed video analyses McVay shared with him. “The first video was a deep dive into seven minutes of footage, followed by another two minutes where he broke down everything,” Adams recounted. “Honestly, I thought he might have taken up a TV gig at first with the depth he went into.”
For Adams, a Super Bowl ring has remained elusive, but he now joins a formidable squad bolstered by quarterback Matthew Stafford, who the Rams opted to retain rather than trade away. McVay, who is only 39, has a Super Bowl victory under his belt from 2022, back when Kupp and former star Odell Beckham Jr. were dominating the field.
Anticipation is building around the possibility of replicating that success with a similar dynamic duo in 2025. Puka Nacua has already started showing star qualities, while Adams is projected to fulfill the role of explosive outside receiver akin to Beckham during the championship-winning season.
Despite facing challenging stints with underperforming teams in 2024, Adams showcased his consistent output, marking his fifth consecutive season surpassing 1,000 yards, even though it was spread across his time with the Raiders and the Jets.
His tenure with the Jets was short-lived, as the team released him due to a hefty cap hit that they couldn’t justify. This offseason move also saw the release of Aaron Rodgers, Adams’ former teammate, who is yet to decide on his future playing prospects.