The Los Angeles Rams best path to an elite offense is clear following the most recent Cooper Kupp update, and it’s a bit more unorthodox
It is now official. The Los Angeles Rams are going to say goodbye to All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp this offseason. After announcing that they had intentions of trading him a couple of weeks ago, it was reported by ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter that the Rams would release the former Eastern Washington great […]
It is now official. The Los Angeles Rams are going to say goodbye to All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp this offseason. After announcing that they had intentions of trading him a couple of weeks ago, it was reported by ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter that the Rams would release the former Eastern Washington great if they could not find a trade partner.
The Rams have already been busy in wide receiver free agency the last couple of days, resigning Tutu Atwell to a one-year contract and agreeing to terms with Pro Bowl pass catcher Davante Adams. In theory, Adams will replace Kupp but foundationally in the offense, they are much different.
Kupp played the majority of reps from the slot, perfecting a style as a power player inside. During the course of his eight-year career with the Rams, Kupp hauled in 634 passes for 7,776 yards and 57 touchdowns. He made his living off of being an outstanding route runner, being tough as nails working through traffic, and making big plays after the catch.
Adams, in comparison, has mostly lived outside of the numbers. He profiles as a boundary receiver in this offense, a missing ingredient they have lacked in recent years. Atwell is, at best, a role player that will be used for his speed and not much else.
While Puka Nacua could be utilized inside as well, his game is best served being able to move all over the place. So who will occupy most of those vacated snaps from the slot? Is it even someone on the roster?
Los Angeles is clearly still in a winning window and this is one of its last chances to chase another Super Bowl with quarterback Matthew Stafford nearing the end of his career. That means this offseason should be a pretty aggressive one. It wouldn’t be overly shocking to see general manager Les Snead make a move in the 2025 NFL Draft.
It’s a really impressive year at tight end, a position that the Rams could be exploring with the recent injury history of Tyler Higbee. There’s a chance that they could stick at the No. 26 selection and make a move on Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. It would be a very solid selection overall.
The more intriguing option, however, is for the Rams to be aggressive and make a move to grab Penn State star Tyler Warren. There’s a chance that Warren could end up going in the top 15 selections, so Los Angeles would have to be willing to give up some capital to make it happen. As Snead once illustrated, draft picks are a bit overrated at times, and he has no problem going to get a player he wants.
We are also a year removed from there being a lot of conversations around the Rams moving up to get Brock Bowers. Maybe this year is the year.
Although Warren plays a different position than Kupp, he could function very similarly in this Sean McVay offense. He will play attached of course, but a heavy dose of Warren in the slot is extremely attractive. From there, his power at around 6-6 and 260 pounds, as well as YAC talents can really shine.
Penn State star Tyler Warren making strong charge to be the top tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft class
We could be watching the real TE1 in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
The position listing will be very different, but Warren would be a de facto Kupp replacement. With the possibility of Nacua, Adams, Warren, and Kyren Williams, Stafford and company have enough to compete for a championship in 2025.
