WR Puka Nacua LAR (3 Viewers)

[King of the Jungle]

So who's the pickup if he's out? Atwell (I recall him having a few good games when Kupp was out a few years ago)? Whittington being the more direct replacement? Or none of the above; Stafford will just force feed Davante?

I think it's most likely feeding Davante with more Whittington but I think there is a chance for a Terrance Ferguson coming out party.

Ferguson coming out party? That is what Mina Kimes wants. I like Whittington to assume the Puka role just fine, maybe a few more opps for Ferguson.

 

[menobrown]

So who's the pickup if he's out? Atwell (I recall him having a few good games when Kupp was out a few years ago)? Whittington being the more direct replacement? Or none of the above; Stafford will just force feed Davante?

I think it's most likely feeding Davante with more Whittington but I think there is a chance for a Terrance Ferguson coming out party.

Ferguson coming out party? That is what Mina Kimes wants. I like Whittington to assume the Puka role just fine, maybe a few more opps for Ferguson.

Yes I think there is a "chance" he takes on a bulk of the Puka role. I phrased it in such a way as to try and indicate I'm not rising to level of predicting it, I'm not ready to put him in my lineup. But I am trying to put him one some teams in case it comes to fruition and his price increases.

Recall that they tried to trade up for Bowers because a lot of what they asked out of Kupp and out of Puka are things Bowers does well. Big slot who can handle a lot of blocking. There was talk this off-season when they drafted Ferguson, from people like Jourdana Rodriguee, that his role in this offense was possibly more of a big slot then actual TE.

 

[Faust]

Adam Schefter
Sean McVay on Puka Nacua: “He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1979247371755077930?s=61

 

[Ilov80s]

Adam Schefter
Sean McVay on Puka Nacua: “He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1979247371755077930?s=61

If I remember correctly, McVay is usually pretty honest in his media statements

 

[rockaction]

Adam Schefter
Sean McVay on Puka Nacua: “He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1979247371755077930?s=61

If I remember correctly, McVay is usually pretty honest in his media statements

Not about running backs. Puka's injury, maybe. But McVay has this unique talent of lying through his teeth when his mouth isn't even moving.

 

[Ilov80s]

Adam Schefter
Sean McVay on Puka Nacua: “He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1979247371755077930?s=61

If I remember correctly, McVay is usually pretty honest in his media statements

Not about running backs. Puka's injury, maybe. But McVay has this unique talent of lying through his teeth when his mouth isn't even moving.

Maybe yes in terms of injuries is what it is. I just remember in the summer when he was giving reports on Stafford's back, I was listening to a podcast that had a guy who kept a coach truth index and he mentioned McVay was pretty trusthworthy when he discussing timelines on injuries.

 

[rockaction]

Adam Schefter
Sean McVay on Puka Nacua: “He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1979247371755077930?s=61

If I remember correctly, McVay is usually pretty honest in his media statements

Not about running backs. Puka's injury, maybe. But McVay has this unique talent of lying through his teeth when his mouth isn't even moving.

Maybe yes in terms of injuries is what it is. I just remember in the summer when he was giving reports on Stafford's back, I was listening to a podcast that had a guy who kept a coach truth index and he mentioned McVay was pretty trusthworthy when he discussing timelines on injuries.

That's why I said about running backs. That's probably Coachspeak Index or somebody who reads him over at Fantasy Points. He built a following on Twitter. He's pretty good, but nothing is free anymore. You gots to pay the piper, baby.

 

[TheWinz]

Adam Schefter
Sean McVay on Puka Nacua: “He's making good progress. I am very optimistic about hopefully having him ready after the bye. I think it'll serve him well and I have confidence in our other receivers to be able to step up.”

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1979247371755077930?s=61

If I remember correctly, McVay is usually pretty honest in his media statements

Not about running backs. Puka's injury, maybe. But McVay has this unique talent of lying through his teeth when his mouth isn't even moving.

Maybe yes in terms of injuries is what it is. I just remember in the summer when he was giving reports on Stafford's back, I was listening to a podcast that had a guy who kept a coach truth index and he mentioned McVay was pretty trusthworthy when he discussing timelines on injuries.

That's why I said about running backs. That's probably Coachspeak Index or somebody who reads him over at Fantasy Points. He built a following on Twitter. He's pretty good, but nothing is free anymore. You gots to pay the piper, baby.

There's literally a class that all HC's must take about how to lie to the media about their players.
Sincerely,
Head Coach

 

[menobrown]

So who's the pickup if he's out? Atwell (I recall him having a few good games when Kupp was out a few years ago)? Whittington being the more direct replacement? Or none of the above; Stafford will just force feed Davante?

I think it's most likely feeding Davante with more Whittington but I think there is a chance for a Terrance Ferguson coming out party.

Ferguson coming out party? That is what Mina Kimes wants. I like Whittington to assume the Puka role just fine, maybe a few more opps for Ferguson.

Well, not quite a coming out party but he did arrive fashionably late and made an appearance.

 

[King of the Jungle]

So who's the pickup if he's out? Atwell (I recall him having a few good games when Kupp was out a few years ago)? Whittington being the more direct replacement? Or none of the above; Stafford will just force feed Davante?

I think it's most likely feeding Davante with more Whittington but I think there is a chance for a Terrance Ferguson coming out party.

Ferguson coming out party? That is what Mina Kimes wants. I like Whittington to assume the Puka role just fine, maybe a few more opps for Ferguson.

Well, not quite a coming out party but he did arrive fashionably late and made an appearance.

You nailed it! I was a bit surprised he was not involved a bit earlier and Colby was getting run. Hopefully his time is coming.