Puka was very good at BYU. He was just banged up *a lot*
@LilShrooms
Жыл бұрын
need a vid of Solak running routes… do it for the people!
@justtimes9257
Жыл бұрын
that would be great
@matthew1182
Жыл бұрын
He can be WR2 to Tom Grossi's WR1
@douglaskondo6314
Жыл бұрын
I’d pay to see that…
@benjaminsolak4274
Жыл бұрын
no
@LilShrooms
Жыл бұрын
@@benjaminsolak4274 bahahah 😭😂
@TheDan14
Жыл бұрын
i don't really watch any minor league sports so i had no idea about Nakua except that brett and ej were like he's good anytime i see a receiver look like this lately i get terrible flashbacks to when Travis Fulgham looked like the hungriest (not great route running) receiver on the field
@matthew1182
Жыл бұрын
Solak for President 2024
@terry7907
Жыл бұрын
Maybe 2044. You have to be 40 to be eligible.
@matthew1182
Жыл бұрын
@terry7907 merely a suggestion.
@douglaskondo6314
Жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see the Comments for “Benny Soles” - as Sheil Kapadia calls him on their Ringer podcast - being much more positive this year. Last year, there were a ton of Comments that were just jealousy, and didn’t address Ben’s content. I think he brings a fresh perspective that’s so different from the ex-player, ex-coach thing we’ve been getting for decades. I’m glad Bill Simmons saw his potential and made room for him in the business. And Lord knows, the young man is enthusiastic :-D
@acgeewhiz
Жыл бұрын
@@terry7907Technically it’s 35. But in reality America seems to think only 60+ year olds should run. It’s terrible.
@molithvongphrachanh8605
9 ай бұрын
A dumbness realize he doesn't know football
@amahana6188
Жыл бұрын
If you watched any BYU you saw that Nakua was an elite pass catcher. He was hurt a lot, but when he was healthy…he made “wow” plays consistently.
@johnsalazar2950
Жыл бұрын
Puka's IQ when it comes to route running is crazy. Imagine if he had footwork like Davante Adams, he would be unstoppable.
@rams3955
Жыл бұрын
*footwork like Cooper kupp
@DeadSezSo
Жыл бұрын
Let's calm it down a bit, he's got the most catches and receiving yards facing off-coverage in the entire league. Teams are going to start jamming him at the line and that's gonna throw the timing off with Stafford which will make it a little harder to get so many targets. That said, he's definitely talented and could certainly end up in the top 20 fantasy receivers this year should kupp not come back. But he's just not gonna keep this pace up regardless
@anthonygonzalezzzzz
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadSezSo he'll still find ways to get separation. He's a big kid and knows how to use his body. And he hasn't even scored a TD yet. Wait till Mcvay puts him in the backfield and gets him loose in the screen game.
@daronbranston9757
Жыл бұрын
you have to take into consderation he is learning everyday from cooper as well which is obviously helping alot , in all of his interviews hie goes on about how much Kupp is helping him
@antekm2639
Жыл бұрын
@@DeadSezSo he's played against some bad secondaries. Once Kupp gets back and they're playing against star corners Puka's Linsanity period is gonna be over
@jonathonfloyd5757
Жыл бұрын
It's not that Puka was unproductive at BYU, it's that he was hurt a ton. His last season at BYU was brutal--he missed several games and was limited by lingering injuries in others. But when he was healthy, he looked NFL-ready as like a redshirt sophomore. He's incredibly skilled.
@CJRealHoops1
Жыл бұрын
Nacua was AMAZING in college. BYU used him as a Deebo Samuel type both receiving and running. The only reason his season and career stats seem low is because of a slew of injuries
@Claytonguyperson
Жыл бұрын
Went to high school with Puka. Such a cool guy. Love seeing him succeed!
@davidnl1579
Жыл бұрын
Matt Stafford is the creator of setting records for WRs. Made Kupp a triple crown receiver let alone making Megatron CJ a record breaker
@Biz613
Жыл бұрын
Now imagine Kupp with Nacua. Could very well be the best duo in the league at some point.
@daberry9159
Жыл бұрын
And Atwell
@patanman
Жыл бұрын
Better than brown and smith?
@daberry9159
Жыл бұрын
@@patanman thats why i say trio
@terrencesimpkins734
Жыл бұрын
#2 behind hill and waddle
@Geeves28
Жыл бұрын
They're the same player. Division is doomed if they both stay healthy
@johnfaris5376
Жыл бұрын
Nakua didn’t get a lot of action prior to BYU but cougar faithful saw his talent and accorded him major hero status, he did some amazing work in a short time at Y and we knew he was special.
@toddyungwirth
Жыл бұрын
The Play Sheet is my favorite NFL content. Thanks so much Ben! Great work.
@williamdavies1192
Жыл бұрын
He is a big bodied WR with great hands, a sense of space, and underrated speed. With Kupp, Nakua, Atwell, and Higbee that O is gonna be hard to slow down
@tomnufer
Жыл бұрын
Very fun to watch this analysis. Love Puka. His game-winning TD catch in the back of the end zone vs Boise State was a thing of beauty. Toe-tap for the win.
@valjohnson7112
Жыл бұрын
well done. yeah i noticed that about puka. if you watch his catches, hes not really open on most of them. stafford is just throwing the ball really well and like you said he really likes throwing it to puka for some reason.
@hjohnson966
Жыл бұрын
I always knew Puka was special, thank goodness he's getting a chance to prove himself.
@beaker8111
Жыл бұрын
Puca was my favorite receiver at BYU the whole time he was there. He definitely wasn't targeted enough, but he had some absolute crazy catches. Great hands. This doesn't surprise me at all.
@ccselmo9363
Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t surprise you even a little?
@sanche215
Жыл бұрын
This show is great and underrated. I'm glad you have a spot to explain these things
@hanselaguilon6200
Жыл бұрын
I got Puka in my Fantasy Football line up. And Cooper Kupp in my IR slot. I’m enjoying the Puka hype train ride 😊
@alexanderboulton2123
Жыл бұрын
Puka reminds me a LOT of Adam Thielen. Not huge out of college, didn't put up big numbers, not a physical freak, passed up on by most of the league, but willing to do the dirty work, and INSANELY smart in catching. Plus solid hands. Thielen can run routes WAYYYY better tho.
@levelwithme8535
11 ай бұрын
I was thinking Theilen as well. Maybe Doug Baldwin also. Those are some damn good players, but limited in their athleticism.
@curtiswampler4148
Жыл бұрын
Just saw this today - great breakdown Ben, very impressive. What's funny (now) is that Puka has kept up the pace and sits only 42 yards behind JJefferson for the #1 spot in receiving yards (which he would have if not for a couple of penalties on chunk plays against the Colts). No shade - it will be interesting to see what happens with Kupp and Puka in the lineup...
@franko9567
Жыл бұрын
Nakua was amazing at the U of W (before transferring to BYU)even when the QB play was terrible when he was there. Somehow he just finds a way to get open.
@jaymacpherson8167
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ringer, I like your presentation. I agree Stanford likes throwing to Puka, as many throwers have their favorites. You have a good point that the Rams may be setting up a roll for Puka, though obviously that has risk in establishing readable trends for the D. Bone to pick, at 3:40 “it’s not the cleanest stop” and “it’s not clean” so I have to ask, which is more important: to stop on a dime or do a few step shuffle? Bottom line, he got open. I played competitive sport for 26 years. One thing I learned is that the footwork a player uses to change directions and speed is widely varied, and whatever leads to success for individual “X” is what matters. In other words, specific techniques don’t work for everybody. As for Puka’s telegraphing moves, yeah it could be rookie slop or maybe he’s trying to set up the covers for latter plays where he telegraphs yet doesn’t do that move? As you point out, there isn’t enough of a data set. Maybe these are bad habits, or maybe he is experimenting with the opponents.
@JamesBrown-eg1wu
Жыл бұрын
If the 2023 nfl draft was held today, Puka would be a high 1st round pick.
@meonmyown
Жыл бұрын
Puka noodle! Love that kid. He is going to go very far in the NFL!
@arthurmelander6224
Жыл бұрын
He was amazing in the Senior Bowl. He didn't play the second half, because he had already proved himself in the first half. They were worried about injuries, which is the one issue he has.
@michaelgilman7930
Жыл бұрын
So many fantasies seasons are going to hinge on Kupp coming back and what that means for Kupp/Puka
@Cordisme
Жыл бұрын
The rams were hoping to draft someone until Kupp is back, instead they GOT COOPER KUPP
@alexanderboulton2123
Жыл бұрын
Who da fuck is Tingus Pingus!?!?
@Liberty-rn4wy
Жыл бұрын
The Rams play 11-personnel (three WRs on every down) so Nakua won't come out when Kupp is in there.
@kevinkeung9336
Жыл бұрын
That depends on how van Jefferson or Ben skowronek preform, thus far stafford had been targeting atwell and nacua and had been preforming very well. While he struggled with Jefferson, it is possible he is on the bubble of losing his starting spot once kupp is coming back
@smokeybandit7613
Жыл бұрын
Im not certain we see Kupp in week 5, and when we do see him he wont be 100%. He is a 30 yr old wr who has suffered back to back debolating lower body injuries. Look to Puka to continue his historic rookie season.
@Dilly_Dil1y
Жыл бұрын
Allen Robinson last year still haunts me till this day.
@michaelemond7315
Жыл бұрын
Awesome analysis, Ben, as always. Love your energy and the insight you give me to a game a know too little about.
@kearseymorton2078
Жыл бұрын
Great analysis, thanks Ben :)
@BOTzerker
Жыл бұрын
Yes, McVay discovers the best way to use a players ability and implements it.
@johnsambueno3949
Жыл бұрын
Ben and Richie you guys are good at what your doing. I appreciate the analysis. Keep it up!
@carltpike
Жыл бұрын
“It feels like-and it looks like-there’s a little bit of a curated role for Nacua…” (13:13) Da Bears can’t even do this for their QB
@yaroslav64
Жыл бұрын
We must protect Ben Solak at all costs.
@TheCountofToulouse
Жыл бұрын
It's funny how Stafford can throw all these WR's to triple crown status, be the fastest QB to 10,000 yards all the way up to 50,000 yards and people will act like he's only a 'decent' QB. Taking NOTHING away from Puka Nacua, because I LOVE what he's doing but that situation takes TWO to make it work. Stafford is an elite QB and when he's dialed in with a SMART WR, who understands coverage and how to beat zones, he can dart the ball into tiny windows and slice you up all day. Would Puka be do doing this with Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields or Duh-Shawn Watson? No. Arm talent isn't celebrated anymore, now it's all about athletic freaks who run at the slightest hint of pressure. The game has gotten DUMBER.
@acgeewhiz
Жыл бұрын
I’m not a Ravens fan, but I think you’re forgetting that Lamar Jackson has thrown five TDs in a game more times than Stafford has, with a shorter career. Plus, Lamar’s career QBR is six points higher than Stafford’s, while Watson’s is ten points higher… I’m also not putting down Stafford, because he’s good. It’s just that I feel you’re overlooking those two’s skills in the pocket. Justin Fields is terrible at passing though. You’re dead right on that one, lol.
@crowhurd
Жыл бұрын
I hope the Ram’s coaches and Stafford and Nacua watch this vid. Very good content. I think I’ll subscribe to ya! Thanks!
@terry7907
Жыл бұрын
Might have been successful, but that was bad spacing @6:00.
@esvan9662
Жыл бұрын
I don’t want to take anything away from this guy but please also look at the QB. Stafford has some flaws but his track record shows he is WR’s best friend. Megatron, Marvin Jones Jr, Kupp, OBJ (Super Bowl) & now this kid.
@maxhypolite5388
Жыл бұрын
A lot CFL movement implemented in the modern NFL game. The CFL game is better, NFL has superior athletes.
@lauren3062
Жыл бұрын
One things Stafford is gonna do is feed his receivers, he’s had this type of production with a few other receivers throughout his career.
@cc66bb44
Жыл бұрын
why? it's pretty easy to see Stafford. hones in on one wr. ie kupp and now nacua. how can someone not look all world when your QB throws 90% of the passes to one person. nacua isn't that good he's catching tons of 8 yd passes. I'd rather he catch 8 passes for 170 yds and a TD or 2. he's not a meta wr, he's the classic possession wr
@2InfinityRKX
Жыл бұрын
Beginner's lock He'll get a welcome to the NFL pretty soon.
@nw4042
Жыл бұрын
The answer is: Matthew Stafford is lights out one of the most talented QBs out there. And he's finding his best target.
@MichaelMcDowell-jk1cj
11 ай бұрын
What lots of people underestimate about Nacua is his mindset and locker-room presence. He’s the hype man, he elevates the team around him with his excitement and he’s always on the same wavelength as the QB, he just knew what Jaren Hall was doing all the time and he adapted to it
@JimmyDurante-k7t
Жыл бұрын
I'VE GOT PUKA LAMB AJ BROWN CHRISTIAN KIRK AS MY WR CORE
@colindylan100
Жыл бұрын
Watch you for the first time , great analyst young man , you've got my sub , good job !
@josephtaylor6069
Жыл бұрын
Of course his route running is off he's a rookie nobody came to the next level ahead of the next level that's what makes him special he's doing these things now think another year or two in he'll be unguardable
@stebo5562
10 ай бұрын
I think it actually is the best rookie class of all time. Guys are still emerging as good players
@johnjperricone7856
Жыл бұрын
Ben, you are the man.
@faristalukdarcoaching
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what app he uses to draw the routes etc? Thanks
@halilsrealfootballtalk
Жыл бұрын
Ben, how dare you with the Rob Moore slander?! Lol
@NickelPlatedProd
Жыл бұрын
Never seen your channel before I love this content
@Spartans101Fams
Жыл бұрын
This was such a well made video!
@Liberty-rn4wy
Жыл бұрын
Very good analysis.
@HATTRICKKELLETT
9 ай бұрын
This aged like a fine, fine wine.
@Bateleur09
Жыл бұрын
" puka, nakua, shooby dooby dooba" 🎶🎶
@jeremyrhansen6637
Жыл бұрын
Him and Kupp!!! 😮
@austincavaliere8699
Жыл бұрын
Ben. Love hearing you on the ringer. You really are entertaining and insightful. Correction on the Herbert love. You praise him for his game winning drive numbers. I assumed someone like you would know not to be sucked in by a surface level stat. The correct stat is that he has more, because he is asked to do it more often. He comes way back to earth when you see his efficiency in these situations, which don’t seem to stand out at all when compared to his contemporaries. All love, but just had to share.
@SJHaack
Жыл бұрын
That's not what begging the question is Ben! Yes I'm very popular at parties.
@Jake-jy2ll
Жыл бұрын
Everybody besides Bryce Young, Dude is not cut out for the NFL at all
@patanman
Жыл бұрын
All I know is that the rams had a great chance to beat the niners and they blew it. But, they showed that the niners are vulnerable for sure.
@Otis151
Жыл бұрын
In terms of the team finding a role for a young talented receiver, do you have any comparisons of similar situations from the past? In other words, how common is this and how special do they think he is?
@Otis151
Жыл бұрын
Hey, great breakdown. Just earned a sub. Keep up the good work!
@Dr.Deagle.
Жыл бұрын
More Solak!
@bobiboboification
Жыл бұрын
learning a lot here, thank u !
@connorwarwick2624
Жыл бұрын
There's putting it on a dime... then there's these throws from Stafford
@booce6969
Жыл бұрын
Rob Moore? More like Rob Leess
@gustavorios3714
Жыл бұрын
Great vid as always
@face1269
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff 👏🏽
@justicemilla
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@yoinkhaha
Жыл бұрын
It could be teams just haven't had the tape and made the adjustments to this yet.
@virgillyman2640
Жыл бұрын
One of the biggest reasons Puka Nacua is setting records is Matthew Stafford! Every good receiver he has played with have had their best season because of him!!!
@mitchanderson55
Жыл бұрын
Van ness and campbell and riley moss will win droty. One of those guys
@ih8uheaux541
Жыл бұрын
unfortunately they have no chance
@mitchanderson55
Жыл бұрын
@@ih8uheaux541 ok moss is out for a while so maybe not him. Campbell and van ness do
@HaHa-gy5vg
Жыл бұрын
Easy to put up big numbers on a team going nowhere. Rams are irrelevant
@BORN2PISS
Жыл бұрын
Casual
@HaHa-gy5vg
Жыл бұрын
@OM1S Rams don't have any real fans, they are all casuals. They might as well move back to St. Louis, they will be irrelevant for at least the rest of the decade.
@TheDeepestbluest
Жыл бұрын
such an irrelevant comment
@davidh3823
Жыл бұрын
So happy I got this guy in dynasty. Rams got another banger.
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