Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League Puka Nucua CAUSING PROBLEMS for Los Angeles Rams, Rashee Rice Clear for Chiefs & Jags Extend Walker
Apr 6, 2026
Controversial behavior by a star Rams receiver and how it could reshape their draft plans. The Chiefs get a clean bill for a troublemaking wideout, affecting their offseason choices. Raiders receiver room concerns and possible day-two targets are explored. Jaguars lock up a major defensive lineman but still hunt for interior pass rush help.
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Puka Nacua Pattern Forces Rams To Rethink Plans
- Puka Nacua's off-field incidents create a pattern that forces the Rams to reconsider roster and contract plans.
- Louis DiBiase and Tyler Rowland link recent allegations, past anti-Semitic remarks, and a rehab check-in to increased organizational risk for Los Angeles.
Rams Draft Could Shift Toward Receiver With Nacua Uncertainty
- The Rams are more likely to target a wide receiver early in the draft if they view Nacua as unreliable or unable to be extended immediately.
- Louis notes LA's new secondary additions and the team's pick position make receiver a sensible top-15 target.
Rams Prefer Compact Explosive Receivers In Draft
- Sean McVay's Rams favor compact, explosive route-running receivers similar to Puka, making prospects like Omar Cooper, Makai Lemon, and Jordan Tyson fit their profile.
- Louis and Tyler argue the draft class contains multiple players of that mold available near the Rams' pick.