Career grades for the 2014 NFL Draft class 📊 https://t.co/32QEo5PogA pic.twitter.com/DdCHwiK1Oc

— PFF (@PFF) April 21, 2024

Roman Gabriel finds Jack Snow for the 20 yard TD.

The pair connect against Hall Of Fame defensive back Mel Blount.

Rams vs Steelers – 1971 pic.twitter.com/qtD8vNeTZf

— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) October 20, 2023

from https://theathletic.com/5423619/2024/04/19/nfl-mock-draft-2024-analytics-big-board/?source=weeklyemail&campaign=602288&userId=603890

19. Los Angeles Rams: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

This was the most difficult pick during this first round, and it was simply because there wasn’t anyone near the top of my board who played a position of need. It ultimately came down to Mims or Thomas, and Thomas can produce more during his rookie season. Quarterback Matthew Stafford only has so many years left, and giving him another high-caliber pass catcher alongside Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua should make this passing attack almost impossible to defend.

.@UCLAFootball @laiatu_latu is the best defensive player in this #NFLDraft2024 and its not close. Can he be the next TJ? #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/O9o2Dn4fqf

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 19, 2024

By Jourdan Rodrigue

https://theathletic.com/5417773/2024/04/15/puka-nacua-rams-receiver-offseason-training/?source=emp_shared_article

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — In second-year Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s initial week of offseason training with veteran teammate Cooper Kupp, he threw up.

A lot. Anywhere he could see grass.

“His conditioning days were some of the tougher ones,” said a sheepishly grinning Nacua on Monday as the Rams opened their first phase of Organized Team Activities (OTAs).

“That first week I came back, I think threw up every day of the week. He wasn’t a fan of that, because it was on his lawn! ‘You’re throwing up in my bushes, Puka — thanks.’ But it was super fun.”

Nacua is still adjusting to life in the NFL — not just because he became a household name as a fifth-round surprise who set the new rookie receiving record in 2023 with 105 catches and 1,486 yards. His sudden burst into stardom has been accompanied by court-side seats at Los Angeles Lakers games, playing in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game, and shoutouts from top athletes and celebrities on social media.

It also means that Nacua, whose physical play-style led to a number of different injuries to his ribs, arms and shoulders, and knees (he didn’t miss any time) is now taking a more NFL-standard approach to the offseason. In doing so, Nacua says he is following Kupp’s lead.

Incoming rookies train for standard testing at all-star events such as the Senior Bowl or NFL scouting combine, not necessarily an actual NFL season. Now, Nacua will have a full offseason of football training designed with the intent of actually playing football.

“Coop was ready to get to it right before the Super Bowl,” Nacua said, “he was already starting his integration to get ready to work out. A lot of mobility stuff in (this) first part, and then just continuing to stay explosive. A lot of top-end speed that we are working on.”

Rest, diet and recovery are as important as his new conditioning. Nacua said he has leaned out a little – he now weighs 210 pounds, but he said he also has added some protective bulk around his shoulders and chest.

“I think Coop would definitely not advise me to eat McDonald’s as much as I did during the season, he wasn’t a fan of that,” said Nacua, laughing.

“The mentality from last year was ‘one day at a time.’ I just think that I could never really think about Sunday, until I was waking up on Sunday a 9 a.m. … I guess another step in the recovery phase, (when) I saw Coop, as much as we were working out hard in the offseason he was recovering just as hard. Taking nutrition into it, having people who do body work outside of the facility and finding ways to constantly recover. If I’m going to have a two-hour workout period, then the 22 other hours in the day how else can I recover? How else can I gain an advantage? Honestly, I’ve recovered just as hard as I’m working out. That was a mindset I didn’t have before.”

InvaderRam wrote:

i do remember there being talk of restructuring his. but i haven’t heard of anyone else.

They did restructure NB. They moved 10 M of his 2024 hit into a void year in 2025 by making it a prorated bonus. Initially he counted 20 M against the 2024 cap, now it’s 11.6 M. That’s the figures at over.the.cap.com. I don’t get the math on them but that’s okay. Essentially they gained abou 8 M in 2024 cap space by putting money into 2025, when he is no longer under contract. So they take a 10 M dead money cap hit on him next year.

from https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/rams-announce-terms-tredavious-white-contract/a2b90cd356434f5aba11ee2a

Tre’Davious White Cap Hit

White signed just a one-year deal with the Rams worth $4.25 million. 3.25 million is guaranteed, including a $1.75 million signing bonus. White’s cap hit for this season will be just $3.485M. His base salary is just $1.5 million.

White can also earn more money depending on his playtime incentives. The contract value increases to $8.5 million if White plays in 60% of the Rams defensive snaps in 2024, and there are up to $1 million in per-game bonuses.

Most yards after catch since 2021:

Austin Ekeler – 1,984
Deebo Samuel – 1,788
Travis Kelce – 1,681
Ja’Marr Chase – 1,630
Amon-Ra St. Brown – 1,608
CeeDee Lamb – 1,607
Cooper Kupp – 1,590
Tyreek Hill – 1,578
Chris Godwin – 1,498
Davante Adams – 1,421

— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) April 11, 2024