WHY Cooper Kupp Is THE BEST Receiver In Football! (Film Breakdown)

I think right now it is a toss up between him and Adams. But Cooper Kupp and Stafford have put on an absolute clinic this year. And we forget how weird it is for players to be so good in their first season together. Brady and Stafford being the exceptions. Can't wait to see how he continues, because I don't know how teams are going to defend this guy!! Comment who you want me to cover next and if you like the film breakdowns like these!
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[@zyxwut321]

Cooper Kupp is basically a combination of Steve Largent and Jerry Rice. I know you're a little young to know those guys well but check out their careers in depth. Cooper Kupp is basically the evolution of the modern wide receiver from earlier days. Precise route running, instant and proper reading of defenses, intense concentration and amazing hand-eye coordination, superior balance enabled by excellent overall body strength (especially core strength), controlled changes of speed (just as important, if not more so, then raw speed and quickness) and maniacal work ethic both on and off the field. His speed and athleticism aren't at the top of NFL wide receivers but it's solidly in the middle and he makes the most of everything he has.

[@JEMlivefootball]

i agree with almost everything besides the athleticism! i think he is very athletic and I like to actually compare him to devante adams! these smaller guys with great releases, very smart and great hands! He has been so so much fun to watch, and like curry, showing people you don't have to be 6'5 and run a 4.3 to be the best receiver!

[@CognizantCheddar]

People shouldn't even be noting his skin color. It's not relevant. You compare via workout scores and body-type. Skin color isn't a score or body type. His blend of athleticism is most comparable to Rice (same 40 time, same height). Or a much taller Antonio Brown (everyone forgets his mediocre workout scores). Nuk Hopkins with shorter arms. Or Devante Adams. Welker and Edelman are comparisons which basically shout racism, because they have _zero_ athletic similarity to Kupp. Largent isn't as egregious, but he's still a bad comparison, being significantly slower and shorter than Kupp.

[@eyesee3516]

Jerry rice poops on kupp everyday of the week and so does megatron lol

[@CognizantCheddar]

@@eyesee3516 Megatron had a cheat code as a 6'5" freak with 4.4 40 flat speed, a nearly 40 inch vertical, and hips that were loose despite his TE-esque catch-radius. He barely even needed actual craft to be good. As for Rice, it was Kupp who pooped on all of Rice's FCS records. Kupp holds them all now. 🙃 The comparison to Rice is based on physical dimensions, drill scores, and style of play. Same height, same 40 time, same strengths to their craft. Just like Kupp, Rice won with craft and pre-snap reads. Rice would be a slot receiver in today's NFL, and dominate for the same reasons Kupp does.

[@nallen1006]

@@eyesee3516 Megatron could never get separation. All that size and speed but all of his catches were contested. He was a terrible route runner. Couldnt read a defense and put himself if bad positions to get blown up constantly. Thats on him, hes given an option and takes the wrong route, then a LB is taking his head off. Thats why hes out of the league early. Jerry Rice was in a different era. No way hes play outside in todays game with that 4.71 speed. And kupp destroyed all of his college records and beat his single season record(with post season) by a shit ton with 1 game still to go lol. But kupp has a long way to go, hopefully him and stafford can roll for a few years.

[@_SC00T]

He plays football like a QB in a WR body. Knows exactly where Stafford wants to get the ball out.

[@JEMlivefootball]

it’s actually so impressive how they’re able to have such a special connection their first year together. that is RARE

[@mikemmikem2758]

I think he's going to win the SB for them and be MVP as well.

[@JEMlivefootball]

HAHAHA. fortune teller, we need to take you to pick my next lotto tickets or something !!

[@ravenmoon5111]

I saw what you did there 🤣

[@thrivexc5534]

finally Kupp is getting the recognition he deserves cuz as a rams fan ive been seeing this week in and week out for the past several years

[@craigg8574]

Called this a couple years ago. I said as long as he's healthy he will be top guy. Even out of the slot I knew he was destined. (Rams fan as well)

[@billyoungs]

And I saw him for several glorious years in Cheney at Eastern Washington University. We would watch him here on Saturdays, then watch NFL games on Sundays. We would see a pro-ball receiver miss a pass, and often my brother and I would say, "Cooper Kupp would have caught that!" And, sure enough, now he does!

[@JEMlivefootball]

getting stafford on his team was just so perfect for both of them. Now kupp can reach his potential and stafford clearly has his #1 guy who is as consistent as anyone in the league !

[@roberttyler5808]

I still feel if third and Kupp played in the SB…

[@christophervillasenor9183]

great video, easily understandable and very knowledgeable, ....I think the argument has been put to rest. Cooper Kupp is definitely the best receiver THIS YEAR. #1 in receptions , yards, and touchdowns....not to mention yac, catches resulting in 1st downs, and a host of other categories! ....and thats just the regular season, he played out of his mind during the entire playoffs and that erased all doubt who was the best receiver , possibly even the best player period this past year. Congratulation to C.Kupp and the rams!

[@JEMlivefootball]

thank you so much, that's such a nice compliment because that's exactly what I'm going for :) and yes, this video is older, but it's not even a discussion anymore. And teams knew this very early on, and week in and week out never found a single gameplan to stop him. That is the most impressive thing to me !

[@pacersnrams781]

This is absolutely beautiful. I can't express how much I love Matt Stafford and how much I hate Jared Goff

[@JEMlivefootball]

this is why i don’t talk about my lions much on the channel :/

[@eyesee3516]

Yall gonna get farther with goff then stafford 😂😂😂 i bet you $ rams dont go to SB

[@Cool_Alex05]

@@eyesee3516 this didn’t age well

[@chlova05]

I think what made him great was everyone underestimated him and that's why I like the OBJ trade. This will put all the spot light on OBJ while Kupp quietly kick production into overdrive. Not a Rams or Lions fan but Stafford deserve to have a ring so go Rams!

[@JEMlivefootball]

i think everyone in the NFL would be happy to see stafford win a ring if their team doesn't!! but I agree this trade was MASSIVE for the rams! I'll do some film after he plays his first few games with them!!

[@hen3287]

It happened 😂

[@davidmata4786]

I think the thing that gets overlooked with the OBJ addition was how instrumental Kupp was in helping OBJ learn the offense.. You could see Kupp out there coaching OBJ on where to lineup and schemes.. The point is people talk a lot about Kupps physical tools or lack there of, but I think Kupp does a great job in the film room working on understanding defenses.

[@stashphl5348]

He was doing his thing before the obj trade, he's just a smart ass receiver and finally had a smart quarterback who saw his talent.

[@davidcoggin8861]

This video aged very well. Smooth with suttle hints of victory after tones!!!!

[@JEMlivefootball]

the way he was able to continue the level of consistency is crazy! week in and week out there was nothing the defense could do!

[@jasonj5292]

Kupp is on pace for one of the best wr season ever rn

[@JEMlivefootball]

and stafford will be the quarterback for both of them ahaha

[@genox3636]

@Ray Ray because he can't be stopped.

[@genox3636]

@Ray Ray didn't say he was the best ever. I said he can't be stopped.

[@AlexMeco13]

@Ray Ray they said one of the best wr seasons ever not the goat wr the numbers add up youre bugging and i dont even like kupp lmao

[@conleyed]

Love it, "You can move the sticks before the play even starts." This guy's got lots of "cool factor."

[@JEMlivefootball]

just so poised at all times! even after insane touchdowns it's just business as usual! cincy is going to have to find a way to never leave him one on one, but Mcvay is finding all the ways to scheme him into single coverage. Can't wait to see the chess match trying to use and cover this guy on sunday

[@abcdefghijklmno1009]

I've always known the rules of football, but I never really followed the NFL until the 2021 season. I'm super interested in learning the theory in football, like how to read defenses how the offense is supposed to react, like you showed us in the video. Super interesting. Liked. I've played high school basketball and know all this type of stuff for basketball, but not for football. Delving into a new sport is always a good experience.

[@JEMlivefootball]

i love to hear that!! basketball is so excited, but i totally understand that football is so dynamic because there’s 22 people and everything is a mix between scripted and instincts! i hope you can follow along with the channel because i love to break things down and help as many people see the amazing details of the game in a 4 second play!

[@patrickorourke41]

Him & Davante both have amazing footwork. They both know how to make their guys miss and get separation.

[@JEMlivefootball]

bingo!! winning quickly and easily! both things these guys can do so well!!!

[@lives4summits]

You need to talk about the fact that Kupp is the all-time college football FCS career receiving yards and TD leader in any division. Do yourself a favor and check out some of his highlight videos from Eastern Washington. He was insane in college and that carried over to the NFL.

[@JEMlivefootball]

he was so so much fun to watch at eastern washington. love to see how smoothly his game translated, i still wasn't sure if he was playing good enough comp to really know

[@dwightlove3704]

Chris Calabrese 428 grabs 6,464 yds 73 tds those are the numbers Kupp left behind for ppl to take their shots at but I don't know if anyone will touch those stats anytime soon.He put himself on the map breaking a few NCAA marks held by RANDY MOSS as a frosh.I saw him vs.Oregon&Washington St and he torched the secondary of these schools.

[@dwightlove3704]

@@JEMlivefootball He torched DBs from the PAC-10 when given the chance to play against them.

[@JEMlivefootball]

@@dwightlove3704 holy shit 73 touchdowns 🤯🤯

[@dwightlove3704]

@@JEMlivefootball Yes 73 TDS that mark will last for quite a while and I don't know if anyone will top those stats he put up while in college.

[@mytrigger5613]

Great analysis man!

[@steveperez3393]

Excellent analysis and presentation!

[@JEMlivefootball]

thank you so much I'm really glad you enjoyed it!!

[@thriftaddicted7801]

Impressive, made this video before the triple crown and Superbowl haha!

[@JEMlivefootball]

what honestly impresses me most about him since I made this video is how consistent he is. I mean it is production filled day one after another. and there is no mistake, because defenses know how good he is, but it just seems like there's nothing they can do about it!!

[@paulsalerno1141]

Cooper Kupp is the best. 👌He shows you that it's not raw talent alone that makes a great receiver.

[@NRFNRR]

Bro you have a good vibe. Subscribed.

[@JEMlivefootball]

aye thank you so much man!!! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, welcome aboard!

[@THEdonnymurph]

So happy he’s getting the recognition he deserved. I like Jared goff but he was holding Kupp back a ton

[@JEMlivefootball]

and mcvay in his play calling. the whole field is their sandbox now!

[@THEdonnymurph]

@Ray Ray Zach wilson is the best ever

[@DUBEE43]

Just LOVE the RAMS!!!!!👍🏈

[@james9564]

The polish guy from the Raiders back in the day Fred Biletnimoff mixed with wayne Cherbet

[@christophermichael6027]

Definitely agree even three months later that its neck and neck between Davante Adams and Cooper Kupp for the best WR this season.

[@JEMlivefootball]

i think devante has proven to be the best in my opinion just overall, but it's with out a doubt a run away that cooper kupp is having the best season and is a top 2-3 guy in the league!!

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

@@JEMlivefootball Considering the 49ers shut down Adams and Cooper eviscerated them Kupp has demonstrated he is the better receiver.

[@clutchclaw5914]

Tried sneaking Marvin jones in there

[@JEMlivefootball]

AHAHAHHA i didn't think anyone would catch that. just a depressed lions fan missing stafford. he was great that year, but when I never have lions stuff to talk about i have to throw a bone every now and then

[@mrbacevedo1]

That's so great stuff!. Are you a coach or former player in high school, ,college or pro? Cooper Kupp is my favorite receiver in football. He is also a tripple crown winner, so I would have to go with Cooper Kupp.

[@JEMlivefootball]

Thank you so much! SO glad you enjoyed it! I played, but in college I worked with the football team and coaches at SDSU and fell in love talking about the game more than I did playing in college!

[@gorams980]

Kupp top 5

[@hustleman8797]

Maybe because he has Stafford at QB now just a thought

[@JEMlivefootball]

that definitely plays a major role

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

As a white WR he will always be underrated because people in the media will always be cautious with praising him out of fear of being called a racist.

[@JEMlivefootball]

it cracks me up when people do comparisons, you’ll only see white wide receivers compared to other white ones like they can’t play like anyone else 😂 it’s so comical and backwards

[@danmccarthy3029]

He is Marshall Faulk. Super smart and very technical in his moves. Plus he blocks

[@JEMlivefootball]

i never knew Faulk had a season with 1,300 rush yards and over 1,000 passing. that's wild man

[@danmccarthy3029]

Dude was a Boss. Kurt Warner doesn't go HOF without him. So many physical and mental similarities BTW Kupp and Marshall in different generations. Fun to see.

[@fredgarv79]

one thing I notice and I noticed it last night in the seahawks game, is that DB's play too far off allowing easy first downs in short yardage, or even on a 3r'd and 8 type play. they just play too far off and seem to just allow the guy to catch it for 6 yards and then run the rest to get the first down as you see here when you talk about how good Kupp is on short yardage plays. look, a short post!

[@sasukeuchiha4814]

Some games just seem rigged especially coming down to the wire

[@nallen1006]

Because theyre shook. If they post up and guard him tight hes going to burn them for a TD. So they give him a cushion and takes it. Hes a great route runner and smart.

[@JJDonoghue]

As a life long Seahawks fan(1980-) Steve Largent was my favorite WR’er. There hasn’t been too many white WR’ers that dominated the way Laegent did…Until Cooper Kupp came along❗️He won the “Triple Crown” last player to accomplish this feat was in 2005 Steve Smith Sr & only 4 players have done this in NFL History, know it’s 5 after KUPP’S amazing 2021 season. He also won offensive player of the year & was the Super Bowl MVP! No WR’er has ever won OPOY, Triple Crown & Super Bowl MVP other than COOPER KUPP…Jerry Rice has done it, however it took him multiple years to accomplish. Yet I still think he doesn’t get enough media support for being the type of player he is! Is it because he’s a White Wide Receiver? Same thing with CMAC (Christian McCaffrey) doesn’t get enough respect because he’s a White RB & he’s dominating at a position that’s 99% Black. McCaffrey even said in College he didn’t get enough respect because he’s a WHITE RUNNING BACK, period! #ReverseRacism # DoubleStandards

[@atenmccutchen7378]

😂😂😂 their not as good😂 it’s simple

[@nicholaspenson1870]

You guys are reaching when it is obvious that he is not running any special routes he's just wide open because nobody is giving him the attention that you guys think they are. Notice his head movement on half of these plays that you were talking about him noticing the defense and all these things when he obviously doesn't even look he's just running for open ground but he's being highly targeted and if he's ever opened he's going to receive the ball. But teams will allow the underneath route because it is a check down but he benefits from checkdowns 10 times a game where he's allowed to get 10 yards plus whatever he can get afterwards

[@pewpewTN]

Any debate about who the best is now?

[@JEMlivefootball]

It's not only that, but it's the level of consistency as well. week in and week out this dude just produces no matter what!

[@monbelamour5600]

Kupp is like Lebron you know he’s coming but can’t do a damn thing to stop him lol

[@thegamingstoner7821]

I bet I can you'll be surprised I was an all state athletic kid growing up in Lorain Ohio

[@JEMlivefootball]

well done sir!!

[@jabs0907]

COOPER KUPP!!!!!

[@johnmcgarry9519]

Great breakdown, Stud. Kupp also reminds me of Ed Cafferey. Same game savy and sheer will getting the extra yards. We can go way back and see Fred Belitnekoff as well!

[@JEMlivefootball]

wow two great names right there!! i'm so glad you enjoyed the video!! thanks for the comment too, i'm going to look into those guys more!

[@johnmcgarry9519]

@@JEMlivefootball ...and your take delivery is entirely tolerable

[@CognizantCheddar]

Two more comparisons made on practically no other basis than race. McCaffrey was a 225lbs tight-end. Might as well go ahead and compare Kupp to Travis Kelce. 🙄

[@johnmcgarry9519]

@@CognizantCheddar Lynn Swan, Jerry Rice, Marshall Faulk. Then there's the rest. Haters puke race cards hater.

[@CognizantCheddar]

@@johnmcgarry9519 What are you even talking about. _You_ are pulling the race card when you decide Kupp can only be compared to other players on the basis of skin pigment. As if race is a metric. 🤨 *As a football player,* Kupp has exponentially more in common with a peer like Keenan Allen. Yet your mind beelines for a guy who doesn't even play the same position and stands four inches taller. And you know why.

[@laxusdreyar7838]

Kupp is on pace to break some long standing NFL records this season.

[@JEMlivefootball]

it doesn’t look like the rams are slowing down, so i wouldn’t be surprised if he does beat them!

[@laxusdreyar7838]

@@JEMlivefootball And now with the addition of Von Miller, the defense is gonna give the offense so many chances to just go wild under MacVay.

[@JEMlivefootball]

@@laxusdreyar7838 i made a full video on von miller and aaron donald if you wanted to see what you thought about that!

[@laxusdreyar7838]

@@JEMlivefootball Yep saw it sometime back. Excellent breakdown of what teams are going to face while playing the rams. There is also one player that is gonna feast with AD and Von on the team, Leonard Floyd is gonna go bananas. There can only be 5 on the O-Line, 2 for AD, 2 for Von, 1 for Leonard. Lol what about the others? The QBs facing the Rams from now on will have to get rid of the ball under 2 seconds, and the run game is gonna be toast.

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

I like. This video. Yes I do

[@JEMlivefootball]

so glad you enjoyed it!! thank you for the comment :)

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Super

[@lincolnadams83]

Steve Largent 2.0?

[@chocolatethai7747]

Kupp is the best, to buy Devonte is no sluch, very close second, but Rodgers has choked the last 2 years as MVP in the first round

[@manderson77721ma]

This has aged well 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JEMlivefootball]

he kept up the level of consistency which was so so impressive to see!

[@manderson77721ma]

@@JEMlivefootball fact can’t wait till next year to see how much more he grows

[@fredgarv79]

poor robert woods, complaining he doesn't get enough throws. He gets enough. Kupp reminds me a little of the old Oakland Raiders Fred Belitnikoff who had hands like glue. he caught just about everything thrown in his direction and was quick. I have a friend how I texted the day before the lions game. I said "Pick of the week, Loins +16" I knew they would play the rams tough and they sure did. very tight game really but as usual the rams scored when they had to, then of course even though Goff played pretty well all game long, he had those critical turnovers. I just hope that Kupp can stay healthy for the entire season. and it is a LONG season. I hate the 17 games. I think 16 is too many really. plus I hate the new playoff format where only 1 team in each conference gets a bye. you could have a 15-2 record, win your division, yet have to play a wild card game and be 3 playoff games away still from the super bowl. that sucks. every year the playoff changes seem to hurt the rams. a few years back they would have made it in as a wildcard, but they didn't have the new format until the next year. now, this year they could have that 15-2 record, yet have to play an additional game because Green Bay or Arizona, or Tampa is 16-1. I think the best format was when they had it as your had 4 divisions winners. 3 of the 4 got a bye and sat the first week.the division winner with the worst record,say a 9-7 in a crappy division, had to play a wild card game with the other second best record team, or even when they added another wild card team, still the first 2 teams with the best record got a bye. that was a HUGE thing to get that bye. Not anymore. sadly it's all about more games so more money for everybody. can you imagine how difficult that is? 17 games, then 3 more to get to the super bowl, so a grand total of 21games! how can teams possibly stay healthy over 20 games, or even the 17? it's almost impossible. The rams offense is great, fantastic, they have so many weapons, but, they just traded their best linebacker and now have like only 3 or 4 active ones left, and they arent very good. On defense it's like all they have is Donald, Floyd and the great ramsey. where is darius williams? is he hurt? Also JEMlive, love your stuff what do you think of the whole Manning brothers thing on espn2? I just watched it for the first time last night, and it was just in a word FUN. except for some of the interviews during the game. such as why in the hell have Sue Bird on there for like 20 minutes?? Ok I get it she's seattle,but nobody cares about the WNBA. I just saw a video showing their victory parade with like 5 open buses going down the street and there was not ONE person on the sidewalks who paid the slightest bit of attention to it. they were waving from their buses and nobody around that even hardly looked at them, let alone waved back. just pathetic. Payton was mad that the seahawks kept on running the ball and getting stuffed,so he laid it out for her, saying something like ok why do they keep on running? I would pass more, ok, Sue it's 3r'd down, you make the call,what do you think they should do? and she sits there looking dumbfounded for like 10 seconds without saying a word, then goes "hmm, I .... don't...know... Brilliant sue! But then they had on marshon lynch. or tom brady. great, they were great, but sue bird? why?? I love the way they break everything down although I'm not like you or them who knows all of the terms. Eli "oh, that's a hug 5, that's because they went to the cover 8 and added the 3 over the top safeties in a zoom scheme" it all blows right past me but its incredibly entertaining and a great new way to watch football. Either that, or listen to joe buck state something totally obvious in his deep booming overly dramatic voice. again, sorry for the long post

[@JEMlivefootball]

never apologize for the long comments!! you always are so insightful, bring up really good points and ask great questions! but to tackle everything i can, but i didn’t know robert woods was complaining! stafford doesn’t play favorites at all, he’s going to find the open person, and depending on the offensive end defensive scheme determines who’s going to pop off! it’ll be his time and i get the frustration with the 17 game season, but the athletes want more money and this is just a part of it, it is very beneficial for them financially but not for their overall health. but when the average stint is 3-4 years, you need to get it when you can. and i LOVE the manning monday nights! you watched probably the worst one by far. they’re struggling getting constant conversation because there’s like a 3 second lag between them and the person. but it’s such a fresh new experience on how to watch a game. watching peyton break fown a defense live is something i only dreamed of seeing one day. and sue bird made no sense, but it was still cool, it’s almost like watching a podcast while you watch the games like when they brought lebron on. the brady interview was AWESOME! and it’ll only get better when they fix the technology bugs but i hope they continue it!

[@dwightlove3704]

Unlike Biletnikoff Kupp never used STICKUM to help him catch a football

[@lives4summits]

Woods never complained

[@dwightlove3704]

Fred Garvin When did Woods start his complaints about the lack of balls thrown his way

[@deetee624]

U lost me at woods complained

[@goovinguy8596]

This aged well

[@elwap0]

Its obvious true because if he isn't heald the ball will come to him and he will catch 8..

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Cooper reminds me a lot of Marvin Harrison

[@JEMlivefootball]

i think their games really parallel each other’s! that’s a good comparison!!

[@christophervillasenor9183]

great comparison, you hit it spot on.....now only if he can duplicate marvins career!

[@fredgarv79]

wonder how that guy who posted the video saying the lions got the better deal with the trade? can you imagine? you go from cold as hell miserable Detroit to the super bowl contenders LA rams in sunny SC with a brand new 5 billion stadium? I'll bet he got off the plane, inhaled some fresh air with the sun on his face, welcome to LA and he just breathed a huge sigh of relief and thought, ok, now I'm ready to go to work!

[@JEMlivefootball]

oh stafford is THRIVING!! ahahah i thought the trade was mutually beneficial! because stafford wanted out and the lions got compensated with future picks! i never really saw goff as part of it, more of a guaranteed place for him to go but stafford has to be the happiest he’s ever been in his career!

[@fredgarv79]

@@JEMlivefootball lets hope that they draft well with those picks. they need another barry sanders! talking about draft picks, the rams have made some good ones, but tutu atwell? nobody understood it at the time.you see him on the field and he looks like a skinny high school player he is just so small. now he isn't even returning punts or kickoffs. when they drafted him I thought here we go, another tevon austin. falling in love with blind speed above everything else. what in the hell were they thinking? the rams gave huge contracts to tevon, bust, huge contract to gurley when they knew he had a possible bum knee, bust, huge contract to Goff, then trade him cause he just didn't come through. I mean in all three of these cases, they wen't bust literally the year after the huge contract. and none of them have gone on to play well on other teams. now they get rid of one of their few remaining decent linebackers to create cap space? Their defense is now totally different it seems like each year, there is so much turnover. Plus they have hardly any draft picks at all in the first few rounds left the next like 4 years. I could see picking tutu in like the late 7th round, just to take a shot, but they drafted him way way early and nobody could understand it

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

3 things i notice about him on tape- 1. Great balance 2. Great change of direction 3. Attacks the ball Its a no-brainer he would be *PRODUCTIVE* ... he has the things u need to be a WR... its not just height-speed

[@JEMlivefootball]

all great points and absolutely true!! he's also very misleading with where he's actually going and uses the three things you mentioned to get even more separation!

[@vladimirjackson1272]

Cooper Kupp is better than Adams cause Kupp plays the slot, Wide, running back, blocker, decoy and anything else you need him to do!

[@ethansanchez1320]

So jaamar Chase ain't doing anything?? Lol

[@thatboy3930]

Kupp leads Chase in every stat, Chase is gonna win OROTY, but Kupp statistically is the best atm.

[@JEMlivefootball]

this wasn’t supposed to put down ja’marr! i have other videos on chase, he’s going to be insanely special. but not putting him top 3 receivers in the league quite yet

[@dwightlove3704]

@@thatboy3930 Chase has the obvious advantage on Kupp its speed that is why I felt that CK should have been on his schools track team EASTERN WASHINGTON to shoot down any criticism of his footspeed.That 4.5 would have been 4.40 instead.

[@lrac_1]

Been a fan since college, but credit goes to the OC for using him in the bunch formation, smash/pick plays, and route misdirection. He’s guard-able on a 1 v 1 tho.

[@JEMlivefootball]

you had me till the very last part! I think his release is so good, he shreds one on one matchups!

[@derriandevine5732]

When it's AB, Randy Moss, Calvin Johnson.... It's the QB but now that it's Cooper it's the WR

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Well Calvin Johnson and Kupp had the same QB throwing him the ball. AB had Big Ben and Tom Brady throwing him the ball. Randy had garbage QB's for 95% of his career but he was so dominant it didn't matter. If Moss played with Tom Brady his entire career every receiving record would be so far out of reach it would be crazy to look at what his numbers could have been. An elite receiver needs a good QB, it is a PARTNERSHIP. Look at Kupps numbers with Goff throwing him the ball, he had one really good year but his stats were nothing compared to when Stafford was throwing him the ball. I will also point out that I don't think I have EVER heard ANYONE say the QB is why AB, Moss or Johnson were successful. I think you hating on Kupp is racially motivated.

[@derriandevine5732]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 wow so it's the QB not the WR? And are the TEAMS the SAME? Or just the QBS? Or could it be Both? Randy Moss caught passes everywhere! Jerry rice caught passes everywhere! TO CAUGHT PASSES EVERYWHERE! Larry Fitzgerald caught passes from all his QBs!

[@derriandevine5732]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 Calvin Johnson had more Yards! With less game's! If he would have made the playoffs!! You know! He would have had more! BUT remember he had an average QB! With a totally different team!

[@derriandevine5732]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 no the QB needs an ELITE wr! Chad Johnson Herman Moore Terrell Owens RANDY MOSS Justin Jefferson! Odell Beckham! DeAndre Hopkins Julio Jones!! Andre Johnson All of these guys were ELITE! These guys PLUS more were all

[@derriandevine5732]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 and you say BIG BEN!! Plaxico Mike Wallace Holmes AB Hinds ward!!

[@kierangregan562]

He reminds me of two patriot players 1. Edelman (play offs) 2. Chris 711 Hogan

[@JEMlivefootball]

I think Kupp is better on the outside than both of those players, but they do very similar work from the slot just getting open super quickly

[@nicholaspenson1870]

He is being heavily targeted which is going to lead to high outputs it is common statistics and not let admirable when you're being targeted this much. People choose to Target certain receivers and in this new generation I am noticing that the distribution of targets is being inflated for searching players and deflated on the other spectrum. Cooper cup is averaging over 10 targets every game at least. There are elite receivers that do not even see these numbers anymore and it is because of game script

[@dwightlove3704]

Kupp is on pace to drop some obvious career highs 136 grabs 1,965 yds 22 tds.

[@JEMlivefootball]

i mean he is in a dream situation. he's VERY talented, has a genius head coach, an amazing quarterback, and other good receivers on the team so they can't double every play. His situation is great but I don't think we could hold that against him

[@dwightlove3704]

@@JEMlivefootball Yes he is in dream situation that goes without saying he and Stafford are the most explosive QB/WR combo in the NFL right now.

[@ryanrampage8266]

He gets open. What do you want Stafford to do? "Oh, you've had 6 targets today Cooper. I'm not throwing to you again until the 4th quarter"? He's open, give him the ball. Mcvay is using Kupp to get others open and he's using other to get Kupp open. But Kupp is also one of the smartest receivers in the league when it comes to route running. He came back off of a torn ACL and he was better than he was before at route running. He has great hands and he's good in the open field. He gets open, he can catch the ball and he's great in the open field. Why wouldn't he get targeted more often than Woods or Jefferson? Both of them will still come close to 100 catches and 1000 yards in this offense. Kupp is just standing out this year. Everyone knows Cooper is going to be the first target but he's still getting around 7 catches a game and over 100 yards. They really should be trying to make someone else beat them but Kupp has been too good this season

[@dwightlove3704]

@@ryanrampage8266 If Kupp starts to get double teamed then the others will get single coverage of course.I like everybody thinks if Kupp was in the Super Bowl vs. New England the Pats walk away without the trophy.

[@mbdeuceduece4451]

Idk... You're really complimenting Kupp on some super simple concepts. Yes, he runs great routes, but having 3 yds to go for the first and he runs a simple out route for the first isn't ground breaking.

[@JEMlivefootball]

I think there's a lot to be said with productivity. not everything has to be flashy. but that was more to point out how automatic he is on 3rd downs in man coverage. having a guy like that who can just win so easily is what makes him one of the best receivers in football!

[@jeffhenry6822]

@@JEMlivefootball Do you think he's leading all NFL receivers in receptions, yards, and touchdowns by just running "simple" 3-yard outs...?

[@JEMlivefootball]

@@jeffhenry6822 of course not 😂 i get the critique of the clips i chose though, but i think 3rd and short is one of the most important plays in football so that’s why i chose to put a less dynamic clip in there but still gave him praise. cant win if you’re not moving the chains :’)

[@jeffhenry6822]

@@JEMlivefootball Sorry, that reply was meant for MBDeuceDuece, not you :) Totally agree, and Coop is probably the best chain-mover in the game right now, whether it be 3 yards or 30 yards. He's also one of my all-time favorite RAMS :)

[@ravenmoon5111]

How about super bowl MVP? Offensive Player of the Year?

[@blitztim6416]

Kupp looked great in his first year. Then he became injury plagued. If he stays healthy, he's one of the best. He has avoided serious injury this year and you see the results.

[@JEMlivefootball]

health is wealth! him and stafford have such a special connection, i hope they can both stay healthy these next few years because it's only going to get better!

[@danmccarthy3029]

Not bad for a 0 star coming out of hs

[@eroc2689]

Great video your intelligence is obvious

[@JEMlivefootball]

thank you so much I really appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Moparking117]

Cooper kupp is like a bigger faster Wes welker in his prime he runs his routes so similar to welker he is just faster and taller and stronger. He may get opoy or maybe mvp if he keeps up the pace he is on now almost is number 1 in every major receiving catagory halfway through the year.

[@dwightlove3704]

Kupp is the modern day Steve Largent if this guy was healthy during his rookie yr they would have steamrolled the Patriots in the Super Bowl!!!!!

[@dwightlove3704]

If Welker had this guys size he would have been drafted.

[@JEMlivefootball]

he is so incredible. I think him and devante adams actually have very similar styles of play. can both play on the inside or the outside, great routes and amazing hands! so fun to watch Kupp with a guy like stafford now!

[@dwightlove3704]

@@JEMlivefootball Adams has a obvious size advantage over Kupp 216-200 but surprisingly Kupp (4.54)is faster than Adams(4.56)

[@Moparking117]

JEMlive I agree. And yes stafford is a major upgrade compared to Goff and him and kupp are just clicking. Like they have been teammates for years.and now they have Von Miller coming to that already stacked defense. I can’t wait to see Miller and Aaron Donald wreck the Titans on Sunday or at least cause a bunch of turnovers can’t double both of them lol.

[@johnvasquez6771]

What a waste of time

[@josephbellott9479]

Chase? Lmao what?

[@JEMlivefootball]

???

[@josephbellott9479]

@@JEMlivefootball ja'marr chase is the best receiver in the league and michael thomas is 5th right behind adams at 4 and right before kupp at 6. There are no receivers for the rams they all such besides kupp. Washed up or to slow not quick or bad instincts. If kupp played in Tampa he'd only have 450 yards by now. You need to consider their situation. Michael thomas is an absolute monster he's going to come back big

[@JEMlivefootball]

@@josephbellott9479 ohhh i see what you’re saying. ja’marr is literally insane, but i cant come close to crowning him with that yet 😂 i see what you’re saying and i respect it, but from all the points in the video this is why i think kupp is on the level he’s on now, snd i think he could do it anywhere. (well quarterback plays a big role) but you know what i’m saying g

[@ryanrampage8266]

@@josephbellott9479 Jesus Christ this is the dumbest take I've seen this year. Kupp is one of the best route runners in the league and the only reason why he wouldn't be the top 2 option in Tampa is because they have a ferrari for an offense with Godwin, Evans, Brown, Gronk and Fournette. He wouldn't fit in that scheme with the speed they have and the type of offense they run. Kupp would put up numbers in just about all 30 other teams. He put up 1000 yards and 10 tds with Goff. It's not even about situation. It's about scheme and skill set. Kupp plays in a smart scheme and has a damn good skill set and intelligence. Chase is not the best receiver in the league. It's clearly Kupp, Adams or Hill. They all are top 3 in catches, catches per game, top 5 in yards and touchdowns. And all three are probably the top 3 route runners in the game. Chase is in the top 5 in two of those categories. He's caught less than 65% of his targets and he's only been targeted 60 times. That's pathetic for someone you think is the top receiver in the game. Chase is top 10 but not in the top 3. This is the dumbest take this year and I believe I've gotten dumber having read it. Come on man.

[@Hunter-bz1uk]

how you gonna sneak “Marvin Jones” in there lmao

[@t4texastom587]

Grats to Cooper Kupp, the greatest NFL receiver since Rice. "Crazy Legs Hirsch" and Jack Snow would have been proud of you Cooper!🏈

[@johntrojan9653]

And TOM FEARS !!!!!

[@franvarga709]

Cooper had a great year, none better. Triple crown, Offensive player of the year, Superbowl victory, Superbowl MVP. It doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for recognizing his amazing talent and die-hard work ethic.

[@JEMlivefootball]

of course!! the level of consistency week to week is what stood out to me the most after this video was posted! Super glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for the comment :)

[@DUBEE43]

The RAMS have the BEST QB A LEGENDARY NUMBER 99, A COOPER CUPP, AND, AND, AND.......... Please win the SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!🙏

[@JEMlivefootball]

you guys got my boy stafford and i couldn’t be more happy for him!! since my team is 0-7 i’m definitely rooting for the rams to win it all this year!!! they’re so much fun to watch, mcvay has all the pieces!!

[@DUBEE43]

@@JEMlivefootball I feel for Goff, he must be hearing about it...... The Lions schedule wasn't easy from what I saw either.....

[@chlova05]

@@DUBEE43 Base on his trajectory I don't think he'll be hearing from anyone in the near future.

[@ryder4832]

Cooper Kupp in fantasy be like: 37.00 a game

[@JEMlivefootball]

on a bad day it feels like 😭

[@Andarovin]

COOPERINGTON F. KUPPSWORTH JR IS MY FAVORITE NFL PLAYER YALL! THUMBS UP IF YOU AGREE!

[@JEMlivefootball]

i'll give you a heart for that name and introduction alone :')

[@mr.ditkovich8974]

Bro tried sneaking in Marvin jones

[@JEMlivefootball]

AHHAHAH. i knew someone would catch that :') just a sad lions fan, let me have my delusions

[@i8BBQ4Lunch]

He reminds me of Steve Largent. Great cuts and patterns and such class after scoring!!

[@JEMlivefootball]

never got to watch him play so I'll have to take your word for it!! thank you for the comment I'll have to check out some film of his!

[@i8BBQ4Lunch]

@@JEMlivefootball Check out "A Football Life - Steve Largent" on KZbin. I do enjoy watching Kupp. ;-)

[@kamjam993]

Great video. Glad Cooper Cupp is getting the recognition he deserves.

[@JEMlivefootball]

he deserves it and more!! i think people still aren’t sold that he’s a top 5 receiver or even a top 2. but these consistent numbers and film just don’t lie

[@davidmata4786]

Great video and breakdown dude. Enjoyed the entire things and your analysis was spot on. Well played..!!

[@JEMlivefootball]

thank you so much that really means a lot!! so glad you enjoyed it!! thanks for the comment :)

[@jaybrick8973]

Kupp is a beast I drafted him very late in my fantasy draft definitely a steal

[@JEMlivefootball]

let me join your league for whoever is letting cupp slip past round 2 ahahha

[@JPuReTaLeNt]

Kupp is a solid football player with very high game IQ. Of course not being freakishly athletic or superhuman fast that’s the way you have to play the game. His YAC is also a big part of his game. He always fights for tougher yards each chance he gets. He can run the entire route tree. I just think his athleticism or lack there of is a reason he never got much attention but now this year everyone is seeing what he is capable of when you feed him the ball

[@JEMlivefootball]

never a yard left behind, he's going to bring it every game too!! i think he is very athletic, just not as much as someone like tyreek or dhop, but he's definitely up there!

[@genox3636]

"Athleticism or lack there of.." 🤔 👀 😂 you can't be serious.

[@fenix011]

For me is adams and kupp are the smartests wr in football but d hop is the best wr in the league because he can do all the tings,he can catch in sidele ,jump bals,redzone he is good and makes amazing one handed catchs

[@MrShragg]

How many yards does Hop have? Or touchdowns for that matter

[@fenix011]

@@MrShragg 35 receptions 486 yards and 7 tds but he not play health against the packers and still got a big play

[@JEMlivefootball]

D hop is also in that alien discussion where someone that big is also that fast and agile. those guys are my top 3 in the league right now and they would make any team in the NFL better. They do play different roles, but definitely the top dogs in the NFL right now!

[@Jperry2424]

Hopkins also has a loaded team at reciver so the ball gets spread and they have 2 good running backs as well.

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

Cupp. Is the rams blessing child of offense. What a joy to watch

[@Rancoroth419]

Not running the ball when you have D. Henry, or not passing it to Cupp in McVay's system, is like saying Hey bears, let's not hand it to Payton, or Hey GB, let's not hand it off to Horning on the Sweep. Montana, let's not throw it to Jerry. Why would you ever do the other team a favor, and play against your strengths. Imagine if the Lions had said, hey let's not hand it to Barry, we want to see Mitchell pass all day. hmm.

[@JEMlivefootball]

that’s a great point. and it drives me crazy when people say “he’s only good because of the system” that’s insane. mcvay is great at getting his best players in the best positions. when he had gurley he didn’t have a 2k yard receiver 😂

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

@@JEMlivefootball A lot of it is racially motivated. As a white WR certain people are going to look to make a hundred different excuses as to why he out performs supposedly superior athletes.

[@corybess9524]

This was so good dude. I love the derek henry run system point. Also, i dont think people realize that Kupp is 6'' 2" ..... And everyone who puts Tyreek and AB above Kupp... They are also Slot receivers. People have straight up blinders on. Kupp might not have the highest vertical and he might be a tenth of a second slower in the 40 than whoever... but id rather have a triple crown and super bowl MVP than a combine MVP.

[@irishoxley994]

Who's House..... It's all very simple... Look at the numbers ... Kupp ,has been doing his preparation since he was in high school.. is devante a triple crown winner . look at both men's college years and achievements.. Numbers and actions don't lie...😎

[@akirakun5565]

Unfortunately health has hindered him but if you go by games he was able to play he was par with offensive mvp year production wise.

[@kimmccabe1422]

Certainly this year. But DaVonte Adam's, J.Chase wow they're the best too!

[@JEMlivefootball]

definitely going to be a devante video this offseason! also a recap on Ja'marr. I said during the preseason that he could still have a better rookie year than JJ and got SO MUCH HATE ahahah. well it's time for some people to eat their crow :')

[@BigOsTaco]

Top 3???? Sir gonna have to correct you and say TOP receiver. I think the state show it. Ok gotta give you credit as this video was uploaded 4 month ago. I would like you say 2 things. 1. Great job of breaking down for us and visuals too (editing) but 2. You didn’t even talk about his intangibles. Kupp does an amazing job of blocking and is so unselfish. My vote was for him (Kupp) for league MVP. Really Aaron Rogers (I believe he got the MVP) I hope Rodgers enjoyed his award at home while watching the Super Bowl on TV well at least he got immunized 🤣

[@JEMlivefootball]

the most impressive thing he did since this video was made was the level of consistency he showed from that point! I mean week in and week out, just putting up crazy numbers, and there was really nothing the defense could do, they tried everything!! But that's just Kupp, Stafford and Mcvay being better!! and you're right, i really regret not mentioning his blocking, it's actually really important and doesn't get talked about enough

[@stephrivera6589]

#Team#Super#COOPER 💙💛🙌🏻💯

[@james9564]

Hes never been WR 1 tho

[@Sunspot1225.]

Coop

[@Jperry2424]

This guy gotta chill Adams and Hopkins top 2 I'd take them before kupp anyday of the week😂😂😂 shit I might take Jefferson over coop too

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Well the 49ers shut down Adams in the playoffs and Kupp EVICERATED them. The guy had the single GREATEST season a WR has EVER had in the NFL. Coincidentally the first year playing with a really good QB. With Kupp because he is white people will continue to devalue him because we have been programmed by the media to believe white people are inferior athletes and can't compete.

[@bigsexy9928]

They aren't better than Kupp! I'd take Kupp any day of the week! I see you made this comment a month ago. The superbowl had now been played, has that changed your mind? O'Dell goes down #1and #2 tightends are out. Everyone knew he was getting the ball yet they still couldn't stop him! Who's your number 1 now?

[@adamelam6385]

He definitely looked like the best receiver in football last year. I think he needs a few more dominate seasons before he is crowned the best receiver in tbe game. I know he's had health issues but this is only his 2nd 1,000+ yard season.

[@JEMlivefootball]

he's a grinder. overlooked in highschool and has only gotten better. I don't think this is his ceiling!

[@adamelam6385]

@@JEMlivefootball if he gets much better than last season he will be in bigger discussions than just the best receiver in the league.

[@seanflannick9215]

I see a bit of Steve Largent in Cooper Kupp!

[@JEMlivefootball]

you're the second person to comment that I think! I've never seen him play but I'll definitely have to watch some highlights of his to see!!

[@dwightlove3704]

Kupp is on pace for obvious career highs this season 136 grabs 1,965 yds 22 tds and even more crazy he could do something NOBODY has ever done in the history of the NFL accumulate 2000 receiving yds 2,079 and 27 tds these are numbers that would be a obvious invite to CANTON!!!!!!!

[@JEMlivefootball]

and it's incredible that he's so consistent as well! week in and week out he puts on an insane performance, and the defense just doesn;t seem to have an answer!

[@dwightlove3704]

@@JEMlivefootball I want to see a breakout performance from Kupp and they have a date with the Titans next Sunday night.

[@deetee624]

@@dwightlove3704 almost every game is 5+ rec and 100+ receiving what more do you want

[@dwightlove3704]

@@deetee624 I want Kupp to put up numbers that will get him into Canton what he is on pace for will get him a GOLD JACKET.

[@dwightlove3704]

@@deetee624 He has a PR of 222 yds vs.Cincinnati I think he could top that vs.Titans

[@derriandevine5732]

Question to EVERYONE! Does coaching matter? Do teammates MATTER? Does competition MATTER?

[@JEMlivefootball]

of course all of them do!

[@derriandevine5732]

@@JEMlivefootball well at least one of you have since. Because last time I check it was up to the COACHES to run plays to GET a player the BALL! It's up to the line to BLOCK and the QB has to SEE it! And want you to have haveBALL

[@derriandevine5732]

@@JEMlivefootball so tell the others to stop saying Megatron!! And kupp had the same QB!! This Rams team is Far better than that Lions team PLUS the NFL RIGS games for those teams they want to WIN! Ask the Saints FANS. They remember the call!

[@reubenblanco3021]

@@derriandevine5732 yup the famous call where even after the call the saints still had a better chance to win the game but the rams simply outplayed them the rest of the way , which is why the rams won 3 outa the last 4 games vs a brees led saint team .

[@derriandevine5732]

@@reubenblanco3021 I'm not sure what you are speaking on... But I'm talking about WRs that played against the best CBs in the game. I'm talking about WRs that out up numbers with bad coached and bad QBS.

[@schupsports]

Great video! Can you do a Deebo vid?

[@JEMlivefootball]

thank you so much!! and that’s on my list to do soon, so you should be seeing one in the next week or so :)

[@JEMlivefootball]

okay you made me watch every single 49ers game to watch deebo and holy shit im in. working on the video now, he's even better than I thought

[@schupsports]

@@JEMlivefootball awesome man. I was fortunate enough to draft him and Kupp in fantasy this year

[@moked_tv6304]

he is no where near the best receiver in football he gets free releases and cannot win when gaurded off the line and that’s been shown this year already let’s also not forget he has the lowest double team % out of any of the receivers that put up top 10 stats…

[@Prof392]

W

[@johnnyblaze9543]

Hahaha. #1?!?!?! Not even close. Adams, Jefferson, Brown, Chase, Hopkins, Samuel. . .off the top of my head. Dude is the reciever version of peyton hillis. . . Terrible take, annoying voice and uninformed commentary. . .very poor work. . .

[@JEMlivefootball]

jeez louise

[@squanchy2925]

You're putting too much value in potential over what's actually being accomplished. At the end of the day what matters is productivity. Sure those receivers you named are all probably more athletic than Kupp but how many of them are producing on his level? If they aren't producing as much as he is, are they really better?

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Funny how Kupp had an explosion in productivity while playing with his first really good QB and you want to discredit him. The 49ers shut down Adams and he was not even a factor in the division round. Kupp absolutely EVISERATED the 49ers...they couldn't stop him. I suspect part of your hate is racially motivated, always looking for excuses when white players excel at positions they are not supposed to play.

[@johnnyblaze9543]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 and a post about football becomes a race debate?!?! put down the phone. . .get some fresh air. . .

[@kingbee1869]

Chase is better but kupp has like 50 more yards than him and three more touchdowns. Chase got 754 yds on 35 receptions and took a whole year off and he is a rookie still.. let that sink in

[@lives4summits]

Chase isn’t anywhere near as intelligent as Kupp. Kupp is going to be a coach someday.

[@kingbee1869]

@@lives4summits mostly all white players gone be coaches one day it’s more about politics than intelligence kid

[@deetee624]

@@kingbee1869 naa chase ain't close to kupp its levels

[@ryanrampage8266]

@@kingbee1869 ANNNNNND THERE IT IS!!!! Blaming the short comings of one person because of "politics" and skin color. Kupp is far better in intelligence, route running, catching the ball and finding space to run after the catch. He understands the game far better and he can actually catch the ball. The most important job of a receiver that Chase hasn't seem to grasp yet. Kupp tore his ACL and came back better than he was before. So he basically took a year off as well. Chase will be lucky to be on Kupp's level one day. Ignorance at it's finest. Wanna crown a kid so bad but don't wanna look at the tape or the numbers. Kupp is better in every stat. Kupp is better on paper and on tape. Deal with it.

[@kingbee1869]

@@deetee624 chase is at his level now and he’s a rookie lol that’s not up for debate the stats prove it. Stop it

[@chrismac3598]

I think jamar chase is also the best reciever. Him and kupp