(Poll) Who would you start this weekend? The Wolford/Goff Collection Thread

[CGI_Ram]

You seem to come off like some sort of Goff apologist.

And you seem to make every post of yours about Goff. What do we call that?

 

[TexasRam]

If you listen to all the press zoom calls today at therams.com with MCvay, Goff and Wolf, one thing is clear. They are not revealing who is playing QB. The media heads kept pushing the issue from every imaginable angle. You could tell Mcvay really prepped the whole team really well to not give away anything and make Seattle work.

We do seem to have a strategic advantage in this sense. Unless of course Petey tells Norton and tells him to prepare primarily for Goff since a rookie under normal circumstances is normally going to struggle anyways, especially against a good defense.

I have a feeling Goff is going to get the start and if he struggles we will see Wolford for the surprise factor.

 

[TexasRam]

Jeezus!
Goff missed L.A.'s playoff-clinching Week 17 victory over the Cardinals, and finished the 2020 campaign with 3,952 yards, 20 TD and 13 INT.
Really? That was his season, no words of sympathy that's fucking pathetic! We all live in a times where everyone and everything is examined and critical. Well I do my part for 8 hours when I clock in. Goff this was embarrassing. You better show up Saturday. Yes we're human it's just a game blah blah blah. Show up Goff!

I call that a team stat.

Tom Brady finished his 7th year in the league with 24 TD 12 INT 3,529 yards in 16 games. What do you call that? He came back the next year and threw for 50 TD 8 INT and 4806 after adding Randy Moss.

See, Team game.

 

[BatteringRambo]

I was harsh there I admit it. Yet HE took ownership of being The QB, don't blame the O-line or WRs or play calling. He was OFF many games this season. He needs to be GOFF.

 

[Memphis Ram]

I was thinking about something else earlier : I wonder if this injury might not help Goff mentally. Goff got injured, and the team won anyways. To me that takes a bit of pressure off his shoulders : the rest of the team is good, he just has to come in and do his part, but he doesn't need to take all the pressure.

That's the hope. However, there's also a chance that Goff saw and sees all the love that Wolford has received, presses, and tries to prove he can do everything Wolford did.

I see those open running lanes all the time when Goff is in the pocket, but I cringe every time he takes off because he is so slow, his slide is awful, and I fear he's going to fumble. Anyway, the best way for a pocket passer to reach the next level is to master hitting his check downs. Five years in and I'm amazed that he still hasn't figured this out.

 

[OregonRamsFan]

The Wolf of Ball Street may never be more than a back up QB but he’s fun to watch and this is an entertainment venue. Right? Do we want to risk total and utter destruction of our very expensive QBs thumb? The money says no. It is our prudent fiduciary responsibility to save Jared’s thumb and play our backup instead. I couldn’t sleep at night knowing Jared’s throwing hand would be put at risk, considering what he is being paid. At the very least start Wolfy and if it doesn’t go well throw Jared in to vindicate himself. (a little blue font in there) Seriously, I’d start Wolfy in the first half and consider Jared in the second half after the Seahawks make adjustments to deal with Wolford.

 

[BatteringRambo]

^ @OregonRamFan Thread Winner. Just saying.

 

[den-the-coach]

have you broken your thumb

No, but I did stick it in a pie once.

 

[Ellard80]

No, but I did stick it in a pie once.

how long before the swelling went down?

 

[dieterbrock]

Seriously, I’d start Wolfy in the first half and consider Jared in the second half after the Seahawks make adjustments to deal with Wolford.

Nah, cant do that. If he's good enough to play in 2nd half, he should start.
There's no issue if Goff starts, and Wolford gets his share of snaps, even takes over if Goff thumb isnt up to it. Going the other way just doesnt work.

 

[Ellard80]

The Wolf of Ball Street may never be more than a back up QB but he’s fun to watch and this is an entertainment venue. Right? Do we want to risk total and utter destruction of our very expensive QBs thumb? The money says no. It is our prudent fiduciary responsibility to save Jared’s thumb and play our backup instead. I couldn’t sleep at night knowing Jared’s throwing hand would be put at risk, considering what he is being paid. At the very least start Wolfy and if it doesn’t go well throw Jared in to vindicate himself. (a little blue font in there) Seriously, I’d start Wolfy in the first half and consider Jared in the second half after the Seahawks make adjustments to deal with Wolford.

Your logic is solid - however McVay has stated a few times that there isn't a risk of permanent damage or anything to Goff's thumb. If he plays or not honestly is going to come down to if he can take contact and still be able to grip the ball.

 

[BatteringRambo]

Given precipitation forecasts too. Go Wolf or go home. We own this opportunity!

 

[dieterbrock]

I think it's more proper to say McVay opened the playbook to plays that fit Woldford.

Nah, opened the playbook isnt accurate. Fact is that throwing the ball downfield is less risky. They dont want him taking chances on routes that DB's can jump and turn in to 6.

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

I’m personally a big fan of Jourdann.


View: https://twitter.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1347254175600504832

Is this her"th

I’m personally a big fan of Jourdann.


View: https://twitter.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1347254175600504832

I guess this is her Rule of Thumb for the day.

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[BatteringRambo]

She's awesome overall and earns her paychecks, seems to enjoy it as well.

 

[OregonRamsFan]

Nah, cant do that. If he's good enough to play in 2nd half, he should start.
There's no issue if Goff starts, and Wolford gets his share of snaps, even takes over if Goff thumb isnt up to it. Going the other way just doesnt work.

I’d seriously like to know why you can’t start with your backup. Nick Foles is also wondering. Thanks.

 

[NJRamsFan]

I’d seriously like to know why you can’t start with your backup. Nick Foles is also wondering. Thanks.

You can’t just tie together two unrelated points. You’re using nick foles to illustrate that backups can have success which in the case of foles I’m sure no one would disagree. That however has nothing to do with a game plan to bench a healthy starter for the first half to come in during the second half to confuse the other team? When did nick foles do that?

 

[OregonRamsFan]

You can’t just tie together two unrelated points. You’re using nick foles to illustrate that backups can have success which in the case of foles I’m sure no one would disagree. That however has nothing to do with a game plan to bench a healthy starter for the first half to come in during the second half to confuse the other team? When did nick foles do that?

And you know he’s healthy how? Truth is, only the coach and team likely know. He broke his thumb last week. LAST WEEK!! I doubt he’s healthy. We will see I guess.

 

[NJRamsFan]

And you know he’s healthy how? Truth is, only the coach and team likely know. He broke his thumb last week. LAST WEEK!! I doubt he’s healthy. We will see I guess.

I don’t know how healthy he is I obviously have no inside information on the topic. I guess a better phrasing would have been healthy enough to play, surely you understand that healthy enough to play and 100% healthy are not the same right? Goff will not be 100% but I also doubt anyone is 100% this late in the season. The point is IF your starting QB is healthy enough to play you don’t create a gameplan to sit him only to have him come off the bench in the second half. Things happen out of peoples control in the NFL but I don’t know of one single instance where a starting QB was healthy enough to play but the coach chose to sit him in the first half to trick the other team Do you? If he is healthy enough to play the second half he is healthy enough for the first.

 

[OregonRamsFan]

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I don’t know how healthy he is I obviously have no inside information on the topic. I guess a better phrasing would have been healthy enough to play, surely you understand that healthy enough to play and 100% healthy are not the same right? Goff will not be 100% but I also doubt anyone is 100% this late in the season. The point is IF your starting QB is healthy enough to play you don’t create a gameplan to sit him only to have him come off the bench in the second half. Things happen out of peoples control in the NFL but I don’t know of one single instance where a starting QB was healthy enough to play but the coach chose to sit him in the first half to trick the other team Do you? If he is healthy enough to play the second half he is healthy enough for the first.

I understand that. None of this discussion matters. I am an “out of the box” innovative type thinker. I guess that gets me in trouble sometimes. I believe though, that having two good QBs is a good problem to have. I do believe Goff can do well on Saturday if he plays. I am just not sure if I trust his grip. Time will tell. I just don’t want Goff rushing back to save his job if his thumb isn’t ready. I believe with our OL a scrambling QB could be good. At least Whit is coming back. Go Rams!