CJ Daniels leans on Davante Adams’ advice to build confidence at Rams training camp

On the Los Angeles Rams, training camp is often measured in reps and timing, but player development can also hinge on a single conversation. Ahead of the grind, rookie wide receiver CJ Daniels sought guidance from veteran Davante Adams, and the payoff is showing up in Daniels’ approach during camp, according to the Rams’ team report published Aug. 3.

Daniels has been working as a wide receiver at the professional level while leaning on the habits that made him attentive to details. The Rams reported that he previously studied Adams’ route and “release” tendencies by watching film. The difference now, in the team’s telling, is that Daniels can learn directly from Adams in person, compressing the gap between theoretical work and live execution.

Adams, a longtime NFL receiver known for precision in route starts and separation fundamentals, has continued to frame his value beyond what he does on game days. The Rams’ story characterizes Adams as a mentor figure, highlighting that Daniels’ confidence has been boosted by advice he pursued before the season’s main work began.

That mentorship matters because training camp is not just about mastering assignments. It is also about building trust in what a player is seeing, what a coach is asking for, and how quickly a receiver can recognize leverage and adjust at full speed. For a rookie, the mental side of the position can be as demanding as the physical requirements, especially when the learning curve includes timing with quarterbacks and processing coverage adjustments in real time.

The Rams’ report places the focus on Daniels following through. Instead of keeping the guidance abstract, Daniels used it as a blueprint for camp preparation, turning a “pre-break” conversation into day-to-day confidence. That distinction is important because confidence in training camp can influence decision-making, effort in practice, and responsiveness to coaching when the pace increases.

Adams’ influence, as described by the team, is also a reminder of what veteran wide receivers can provide in the building: a concrete reference point for technique and a model for how to stay consistent under repetition. While the NFL is full of strategic complexity, the development of route execution and release mechanics tends to come from repeatable cues. Daniels’ ability to ask questions and then see those cues demonstrated in person accelerates that process.

As camp continues, the question for the Rams will be how quickly that confidence translates into performance during full-speed team work. In the short term, observers will watch whether Daniels can apply the same release concepts consistently, run routes with clean timing, and make the quick adjustments that distinguish good separation from merely good intentions.

For Daniels, the most meaningful next step is sustaining the momentum the team credits to Adams’ mentorship. One conversation can start a learning cycle, but training camp determines whether the lessons hold up when practice intensity rises and the margin for error shrinks. The Rams will be looking for continued growth from a rookie receiver who now has a direct line to one of the league’s more trusted technicians.