Konata Mumpfield has spent the season learning from two of the NFL’s most dangerous wide receivers.
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Mumpfield → spend → receivers
Now, with the Los Angeles Rams’ season teetering on the brink, the young receiver is being asked to put those lessons to work.
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receiver → teeter → lessons
And Mumpfield’s opportunity comes at a heartbreaking price.
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opportunity → come → price
With superstar receiver Davante Adams sidelined for six to 10 weeks after rupturing his hamstring, and All-Pro Puka Nacua battling lingering calf and groin injuries, Mumpfield suddenly finds himself thrust into a starring role for a Rams offense desperately searching for answers.
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himself → sideline → answers
But for Mumpfield, losing Adams is about much more than football.
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losing → lose → football
“With Tae [Davante Adams] going down, it crushes me because I know how much it means to him,” Mumpfield told The California Post in an exclusive interview.
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“He’s a big brother and mentor to me.”
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Adams has spent the season taking Mumpfield under his wing, teaching him the finer details of route running, recognizing defensive coverages and identifying the subtle tells that separate good receivers from great ones.
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“I’ve learned a lot from those guys.
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I appreciate the heck out of them,” Mumpfield said.
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“They speak life into me all the time, just saying what they believe I can do and what I’m capable of.”
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I → speak → what
The All-pro receiver has taught Mumpfield about being more physical after catching the football.
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receiver → teach → football
How you can make opposing defenders pay for trying to tackle you.
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“I just kind of try to model my mindset after him,” Mumpfield said.
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“When I catch the ball, make them tackle me.”
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them → catch → me
That physical mentality could prove invaluable Sunday against a Raiders defense that has struggled to limit yards after the catch.
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that → prove → catch
Mumpfield flashed his potential earlier this season against Denver, but with the Rams sitting at 2-4 and buried in last place in the NFC West, occasional flashes won’t be enough anymore.
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flashes → flash → West
Matthew Stafford needs dependable targets.
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Stafford → need → targets
Sean McVay needs his offense to stop sleepwalking through the opening three quarters.
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offense → need → quarters
And the Rams need victories before their playoff aspirations become nothing more than wishful thinking.
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aspirations → need → thinking
“Definitely this week, just trying to make sure we’re on the same page and I’m understanding what he’s seeing,” Mumpfield said of developing chemistry with Stafford.
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Mumpfield → try → Stafford
Despite the injuries, Mumpfield remains confident the Rams have enough talent to stay afloat and fight their way back into playoff contention.
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Rams → remain → contention
“I think it’s just expected,” he said of the receiving corps stepping up.
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corps → think → ?
“All of us have extreme capabilities in this room.”
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He pointed to Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Brennan Presley and CJ Daniels as players capable of answering the call.
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He → point → call
“We believe in Tutu.
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We believe in J-Whitt.
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We believe in Brennan Presley.
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We believe in CJ Daniels,” Mumpfield said.
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“It’s just expected.”
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“You want to be on the attack.
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You don’t want to let things come to you.”
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