Goff's play before the Bosa hit

[Montanaramfan]

The play that I really didn't like was the one right before the Bosa hit. We had second and seven from the eight yard line. Goff's primary receiver (Higbee) was covered so he threw it over his head. Fouts even commented that it was a smart throw. Judging by Goff's body language after the pass though, I'm not convinced he was throwing it away. I think he just missed him.

When I first watched the play live, I thought he was throwing the ball away. That's what I didn't like. He had a wide open running lane to his right where he could have bought some time and found an open receiver. It also appear that Woods was open around the two yard line on a slant. If he was throwing it away, he needs to learn to scramble and wait for a receiver to get open. Throwing it away just because your primary receiver is covered doesn't cut it, especially when you're down in the Red Zone. You never know what's going to happen on the next play. Goff's pocket presence concerns me. I hope McVay has drills in mind that can work on that. Thoughts?

 

[rams56]

My thought was that he turned away from an earlier pass and then had no option but to throw it away....I would say that his pocket presence is good but maybe a Lil inconsistent yet..... that broken pass play to Brown was absolutely brilliant. ....and reminded me of Aaron Rogers. He was a Lil off today.... not Lazer Sharpe as so far this preseason ... he wasn't given a chance to stay in and battle through adversity but my feeling is he is very confidant almost mad at himself for both turnovers.... and in the regular season Goff will show out most games every once in a whole have a quarter like this one.... but fight through it......I still see no reason we don't finish 11-5... lead by Goff....

Go Rams........

 

[tempests]

That's the kind of thing that should improve with experience. He's not seeing the whole field yet.

 

[snackdaddy]

That's the kind of thing that should improve with experience. He's not seeing the whole field yet.

Exactly. Too many people thought he was the second coming of Kurt Warner after last week. He's a 22 year old kid with 7 career starts. Might as well call him a rookie again. This isn't the last bad game we will see. Much like last week wasn't the last good game we will see. Its going to take time.

 

[OC_Ram]

He looked rattled. The sack appeared to change his decision making real quick. I'm worried.

 

[snackdaddy]

Matt Ryan was 4/11 no TD's and 1 INT in his start. It happens. The one thing about preseason, a QB doesn't get the 60 minutes to rebound from a rough start. We won't know how Goff responds to a couple mistakes until he gets the whole game to turn it around.

 

[Trony]

Does the title say "Golf"?

 

[bdfitz]

I mentioned that play in another post citing Woods open at the 3 yard line. I also mentioned missing a wide open Brown with room to run instead of squeezing in an under thrown ball to Higbee where Goff got bailed out with a PI. I now look at it this way. Last year, Goff never would have seen Higbee and with no downfield passes conpleted he would have hit the checkdown receiver and Brown would have immediately been tackled. This is progress but still a work in progress.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Matt Ryan was 4/11 no TD's and 1 INT in his start. It happens. The one thing about preseason, a QB doesn't get the 60 minutes to rebound from a rough start. We won't know how Goff responds to a couple mistakes until he gets the whole game to turn it around.

This is where my head is at.

 

[bdfitz]

I'll have to check out the post game INTVs to see what McVay & Goff say about what seemed like 8 straight running plays called after the INT. What message was McVay sending him there? No shock if Mannion starts the season. As I said, if Goff sits next week he's safe but if he plays and repeats this performance all bets are off.

 

[DaveFan'51]

One thing that surprised me was, McVay started pulling his starting O-Line and left Goff in there!! I don't care for the fact McVay decided to sit all the starter he did in this game!

 

[bubbaramfan]

We are witnessing Goff's "growing pains". Patience, my Ram Bros. the phuc-ups come with the gaining of experience.

Part of getting better is how you handle failure. So far I think Goff is coming along. Goff becoming an elite NFL QB might take another season or two.. Get used to these kind of outings. There will be more, but there will be good ones with wins too.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Does the title say "Golf"?

Haha. It did and I can't speak for anyone else...but I didn't notice.

Changed!

 

[dieterbrock]

This is where my head is at.

Me too. I watched the Lions/Pats game. Should have seen Stafford. He was flat out awful, they were down 24-0, he had a pick, barely 50% passing. Then Pats let up, he stayed in the game and junked up his numbers. No worries there...
Even Mannion, who played phenomenal late in the game, wasnt great in his first few series.

 

[snackdaddy]

Does the title say "Golf"?

I went golfing in triple digit heat yesterday. Looks like I suck no matter what the weather is.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Me too. I watched the Lions/Pats game. Should have seen Stafford. He was flat out awful, they were down 24-0, he had a pick, barely 50% passing. Then Pats let up, he stayed in the game and junked up his numbers. No worries there...
Even Mannion, who played phenomenal late in the game, wasnt great in his first few series.

Brady had a INT too! He's no longer going to Canton.

 

[JIMERAMS]

I'll have to check out the post game INTVs to see what McVay & Goff say about what seemed like 8 straight running plays called after the INT. What message was McVay sending him there? No shock if Mannion starts the season. As I said, if Goff sits next week he's safe but if he plays and repeats this performance all bets are off.

You forgot the blue font. Mannion won't start unless Goff is hurt is that what you mean?

 

[CGI_Ram]

Me too. I watched the Lions/Pats game. Should have seen Stafford. He was flat out awful, they were down 24-0, he had a pick, barely 50% passing. Then Pats let up, he stayed in the game and junked up his numbers. No worries there...
Even Mannion, who played phenomenal late in the game, wasnt great in his first few series.

Understandably we are hyper sensitive to every good or bad moment.

It's particularly hard when my eyes (speaking for myself anyway) likes most of what I see... only to hear the media seemingly rooting against him for some odd reason.

Last I checked even Brady has had a series or two he'd like back. Imagine that!

 

[fearsomefour]

Patience, patience....
Still a work in progress.
This is why the run game and D is so important.
Goff had play well but isent ready to carry a team I am sure.

 

[LACHAMP46]

This is why the run game and D is so important.

Exactly....We missed Gurley yesterday. Goff really missed him.