Sounds Like McVay Wanted Puka a Lot Sooner

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Sean McVay jokes he 'might've choked Les out' if Rams missed Puka Nacua in draft

Sean McVay joked that he might’ve choked out GM Les Snead had the Rams missed out on Puka Nacua in the 2023 draft

theramswire.usatoday.com

It sounds like McVay wanted Nacua a lot sooner in the draft than when Les took him in the 5th round. Then Rams got first round talent in an absolute steal in the 5th round. The moral of the story is talent is talent and can be found in all rounds.

Add in Avila, Young, and Turner with others showing legit promise and this was a huge draft.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Sean McVay jokes he 'might've choked Les out' if Rams missed Puka Nacua in draft

Sean McVay joked that he might’ve choked out GM Les Snead had the Rams missed out on Puka Nacua in the 2023 draft

theramswire.usatoday.com

It sounds like McVay wanted Nacua a lot sooner in the draft than when Les took him in the 5th round. Then Rams got first round talent in an absolute steal in the 5th round. The moral of the story is talent is talent and can be found in all rounds.

Add in Avila, Young, and Turner with others showing legit promise and this was a huge draft.

Evans, Davis....

 

[Merlin]

Draft day must require immense self discipline. Got to hand it to these guys. Any player I have as a favorite I would always take at least a round earlier than I should.

 

[den-the-coach]

Draft day must require immense self discipline.

You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run

 

[Merlin]

Very true. But in poker you suffer just in the moment. Watch a guy you covet go off the board in the NFL draft and you are going to be enduring that dude in another uniform for a long time.

 

[Kupped]

Very true. But in poker you suffer just in the moment. Watch a guy you covet go off the board in the NFL draft and you are going to be enduring that dude in another uniform for a long time.

Bobby Wagner.

I think it's gotta suck to see someone you covet get picked before you.
That's why you have to have complete faith in your system.. because reaching gets you into big trouble.

And the Rams have done a fantastic job with being disciplined the last two drafts, imo.

 

[den-the-coach]

Very true. But in poker you suffer just in the moment. Watch a guy you covet go off the board in the NFL draft and you are going to be enduring that dude in another uniform for a long time.

One of your most prolific posts sir & you have had many.

 

[Londoner]

But in poker you suffer just in the moment.

Not if you’ve bet more than you can afford to lose, like the house or the kids’ college fund.

 

[oldnotdead]

Puka Nacua’s NFL brand is growing — and for all the right reasons

Former Orem High coach Golden Holt reports on his trip to a Rams game as guest of the red-hot Nacua.

www.deseret.com

Really good read on Puka's high character. The Rams have another superstar in the making.