Cooper Kupp has made his intentions clear as he embarks on his new journey with the Seattle Seahawks. The Super Bowl MVP and one of the most decorated wide receivers of his generation has left the Los Angeles Rams behind, and in his first public comments since joining Seattle, he’s setting the record straight:
For Kupp, the past is exactly that — the past. His historic run with the Rams, which culminated in a Super Bowl victory, will always be a part of his legacy, but it’s clear that Kupp’s focus is now solely on the future. As the Seahawks prepare for the 2025 NFL season, Kupp is determined to leave his mark on Seattle’s offense and help the team reach new heights.
A New Chapter, A New Focus
After years of dominating with the Rams, Kupp’s decision to sign with Seattle in the offseason was a bold move. But his message couldn’t be clearer: his decision wasn’t about nostalgia or chasing old glory. He’s here to win, and that’s the only thing that matters now.
“The records are nice, but at the end of the day, it’s all about what you do next. You can’t live off of what you’ve done,” Kupp explained. “I came here because I believe in the direction of this team, and I know that there’s a chance to do something special with the Seahawks. This is about the now, the present, and the future — and I’m all in on that.”
While Kupp’s time with the Rams is filled with accolades, including an unforgettable Super Bowl MVP performance, his focus is shifting toward contributing to Seattle’s success. With a dynamic quarterback in Geno Smith and a solid offensive line, Kupp is primed to make an immediate impact in his new home.
A Legacy Built on Now
Kupp’s mindset is a refreshing change of pace in a league often focused on past achievements and career milestones. His message is clear: legacy isn’t built on what you’ve done in the past; it’s built on what you do next. And for Kupp, that means helping the Seahawks make a run for the playoffs and beyond.
The Seahawks have been in a rebuilding phase, but with Kupp on board, the team’s potential has skyrocketed. He’s bringing leadership, experience, and a championship mentality to a squad that’s eager to prove itself on the biggest stage. Kupp’s presence in the locker room will no doubt raise the level of play for the entire offense.
Looking Ahead
As Kupp begins this new chapter with Seattle, his focus is unwavering. While the Rams’ fans may still hold a special place for him, Kupp is ready to make Seattle his new home. His determination to win is palpable, and his arrival signals that the Seahawks are ready to compete at the highest level.
Cooper Kupp is no longer looking back. He’s focused on the future and determined to build a legacy with the Seattle Seahawks that will surpass what he accomplished in Los Angeles. The records, the accolades, and the Super Bowl ring — they’re all part of the journey. But for Kupp, the real work starts now.
The Denver Broncos might have one of the greatest defenses of all time in 2025. That’s not hyperbole. They have the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year in cornerback Patrick Surtain II and the likely next NFL Defensive Player of the Year in edge rusher Nik Bonitto. The Broncos also have a real chance of breaking the NFL’s single season record for team sacks set by the 1984 Chicago Bears.
Winners of 7 consecutive games, the Broncos are now 8-2 with both of their losses coming in the last second of games in the first 3 weeks of the regular season.
The reason the Broncos aren’t undefeated falls almost squarely on the shoulders of second year quarterback Bo Nix, who has seen his sophomore campaign picked apart in the national media.
The Athletic’s Mike Sando put Nix in the category of “Too early to say, but there’s been good with the bad” in his NFL QB tiers alongside Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Sando also points out that the Broncos might have a limited ceiling with Nix under center.
“The Broncos have won seven consecutive games with a mixture of defense and fourth-quarter heroics from Nix and the offense,” Sando wrote on Thursday, November 13.”It’s an unsustainable formula that is temporarily tabling more consequential discussions regarding Nix’s trajectory. The quarterback’s year-over-year efficiency has declined by almost every measure except for sack rate, which was already low. It’s looking like next season will be defining for Nix’s trajectory with the Broncos.”
Nix’s play at the end of his rookie year in 2024 encouraged the Broncos and their fans he could take the momentum of leading the team to the playoffs for the first time in 9 years and spin it forward to 2025. That just hasn’t happened.
While Nix has been spectacular at times — mostly late in games — he’s been a frustrating player to watch the rest of the time.
The biggest problem, if we’re going to single one thing out, has been deep, downfield throws. Nix seems to be lacking the accuracy we’ve seen from other 2024 first round picks like New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
That’s too bad, because his struggles start to reflect poorly on what’s probably an underrated group of wide receivers led by Courtland Sutton and with young talent like second year wide receiver Troy Franklin and rookie Pat Bryant trailing not far behind.
Nix will be playing for big money in 2026, if he isn’t already. That’s when he’s eligible for his first big-time contract extension. Depending on how he plays over the rest of the year and next year, there could be a wild variation to what that amount ends up being.
Right now, Nix would probably be in line for a deal that would probably pay him in the range of $50 million to $60 million per year.
If he continues his current path of regression, it’s not hard to see the Broncos lowballing him along the lines of $30 million to $40 million per year, if not just outright parting ways with him after 2027.