Davante Adams respiratory recent air with Rams
Davante Adams has but to play a sport for the Rams, however he’s already loving the “vibes” and “aura” in Los Angeles.
“All people’s in temper,” Adams, who was traded from the Raiders to the Jets final season earlier than signing a two-year take care of the Rams, advised reporters Tuesday. “It’s not like a darkish cloud over the constructing. And I’ve skilled that fairly a bit over the previous couple of years.
“So, it’s a obtrusive distinction whenever you come right into a constructing like this.”
The 34-year-old vast receiver added that his new scenario is “precisely what I wanted.”
Adams defined that there’s a “college-type camaraderie” with the Rams, which helped his transition to the franchise really feel seamless.
The three-time All-Professional compelled his means into the “darkish cloud” he speaks of again in 2022.
The wideout had change into the favourite goal of Aaron Rodgers after 9 stellar seasons with the Packers, however he needed a change of surroundings with Rodgers’ future unsure, so he compelled a commerce to the Raiders.
Adams put up spectacular numbers in Las Vegas — 100 receptions for 1,516 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022 and 103 catches for 1,144 yards in 2023 — however the group was beneath .500 each seasons.
The six-time Professional-Bowler and three-time All-Professional was then traded in the midst of 2024 to the Jets to reunite with Rodgers — just for the group to go 5-12 and for he and Rodgers to be launched.
To this point, although, it seems to be nothing however sunshine for Adams in LA — actually and figuratively.
“And [they’ve] received a extremely good quarterback in right here,” Adams mentioned, referencing signal-caller Matthew Stafford. “Bought a extremely good, younger group that exhibits numerous promise and was clearly actually near with the ability to have an opportunity at the entire thing final yr. So, simply figuring out how hungry this group is and seeing the work that they’re nonetheless placing in after having a yr final yr simply sort of confirms that I’m in the proper place.”
Adams is ready to debut with the Rams in opposition to the Texans on Sept. 7 at SoFi Stadium.
