Cooper Kupp's heartfelt words to retiring Robert Woods reveal a lasting bond

They were the first wide receiver duo for Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. And thanks to their willingness to block like a tight end and run like a running back, both wide receiver Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp have endeared themselves to Rams fans for the foreseeable future.

Now, one just earned another Super Bowl ring with the Seattle Seahawks, and one is retiring.

Los Angeles was the best chapter in Woods storied NFL career, and he has decided to sign a one-day contract with the team to retire as a Ram. It's the fitting finish to a phenomenal NFL career. 12 seasons with four different teams are now concluded. And one former teammate shared heartfelt words for his former mentor and teammate:

Words are more than just statements. Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods were the true flagships to head coach Sean McVay's offensive innovations. They not only ran precise routes and tacked on yards after the catch, but they also blocked on par with NFL tight ends. And yes, Woods was injured, but still with the Rams team that emerged victorious in Super Bowl LVI.

Robert Woods was the perfect wide receiver in McVay's offense

From the moment he wore the Horns, veteran wide receiver Robert Woods was an ideal fit in the LA Rams offense. He approached the game the right way, armed with a rare combination of passion and perfection. That allowed him to become an ideal instructor to younger wide receivers. And he did so without the blessings of superhero speed, height, or power.

It was that lack of elite athleticism that made "Bobby Trees" such an ideal fit in LA's offense. He overcame the advantages of other players' speed and size by perfecting his craft. He was superbly precise at being where he needed to be when he needed to be there, making him virtually impossible to defend.

And while he didn't set any power-lifting records, his willingness to lay down textbook-perfect blocks often caught much larger defenders by surprise. He was meticulous, fearless, and passionate. And he willingly paid those same traits forward to the benefit of younger teammates.

He was scooped up in 2022 by the Houston Texans after suffering an ACL injury. He was a solid locker room mentor, but was never quite the same on the football field.

Cooper Kupp is never a Super Bowl MVP without Robert Woods. Puka Nacua is not an NFL sensation without Cooper Kupp. Bobby Trees set the bar that is still the gold standard for Los Angeles Rams wide receivers.

Cooper Kupp's heartfelt words to retiring Robert Woods reveal a lasting bond, a brotherhood that can only spring from competing alongside one another in the NFL. And that's something all LA Rams fans can appreciate for years to come.

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