Right out of Fisher's mouth Goff is ready

[majrleaged]

I don't think Fisher's decision is based solely on Goff's readiness. One thing all the other teams starting rookie QBs have in common, are their offensive lines are above average. Ours is not even average. He is hoping we can keep winning with Keenum as the sacrificial lamb while the o-line and the offence in general get their shit together.

except Cleveland.

 

[yrba1]

Trying to look for other sources but can't find any.

 

[bubbaramfan]

The only stat that matters is W-L, and you don't mess with success. Dang, so many of you are so impatient. Goff will get his time. As long as the Rams are winning ( and stats be damned), leave it alone.

 

[jrry32]

The only stat that matters is W-L, and you don't mess with success. Dang, so many of you are so impatient. Goff will get his time. As long as the Rams are winning ( and stats be damned), leave it alone.

The Patriots are 3-1 without Brady. Should they not mess with success?

 

[-X-]

The Patriots are 3-1 without Brady. Should they not mess with success?

Surely you see the difference in the two situations.
Goff =/= Brady
Goff, zero starts.
Brady, 223 starts.

 

[OnceARam]

At 3-1, I don't know the answer.

What I do know is;

• We are 32nd in offensive yards per game.
• 30th in passing yards per game.
• 30th in points per game.

So while we might be 3-1, let's not ignore the fact the offense isn't good enough right now.

Teams do not make the playoffs averaging 15.8 points per game.

If Goff can generate more offense, he should be starting.

Exactly! Goff can definitely generate more offense. And who knows, he may make our WR look pretty good in the process.

 

[jrry32]

Surely you see the difference in the two situations.
Goff =/= Brady
Goff, zero starts.
Brady, 223 starts.

The Patriots are still messing with success. But we recognize that it's smart to do because Brady is a definitive upgrade.

But that's also been the point many posters made in this thread. You do mess with success if you think Goff is an upgrade.

 

[-X-]

The Patriots are still messing with success. But we recognize that it's smart to do because Brady is a definitive upgrade.

But that's also been the point many posters made in this thread. You do mess with success if you think Goff is an upgrade.

Yeah, I understand all that, but comparing their situation to ours is a quantum leap.

If/when Goff is ready, he'll play. If/when he's the clear upgrade, he'll play.
I don't think Fisher has ever said he'll keep Goff off the field when it's clear he's ready to go.

 

[Young Ram]

It makes perfect sense. Goff was a #1 overall pick. He's an incredible talent. The Rams traded up for him despite having Keenum on the roster. You don't make that move if you believe Keenum is your guy.

Goff is this team's guy. When he's ready, he should start. They moved up to take him because they believed he could take this team to a Super Bowl.

Yes jrry this will be Goffs team for many years to come. You can't deny though that Keenum has improved every single week. I think too many people get caught up with Goffs #1 overall pick status.

Keenum and the team laid a big turd in week 1. Since then? 229 passing per game, 4-1 TD-INT, 21 ppg, 3-0 record.

 

[jrry32]

Yes jrry this will be Goffs team for many years to come. You can't deny though that Keenum has improved every single week. I think too many people get caught up with Goffs #1 overall pick status.

Keenum and the team laid a big turd in week 1. Since then? 229 passing per game, 4-1 TD-INT, 21 ppg, 3-0 record.

But Keenum's improvement still isn't enough. The offense still isn't scoring enough. We scored 9, 17, and 30. That's one game out of four where we scored more than 20 points.

 

[Dodgersrf]

I don't think Fisher's decision is based solely on Goff's readiness. One thing all the other teams starting rookie QBs have in common, are their offensive lines are above average. Ours is not even average. He is hoping we can keep winning with Keenum as the sacrificial lamb while the o-line and the offence in general get their crap together.

except Cleveland.

I believe there is some truth to this.

 

[Young Ram]

But Keenum's improvement still isn't enough. The offense still isn't scoring enough. We scored 9, 17, and 30. That's one game out of four where we scored more than 20 points.

So you don't think we can improve still? There has been no running game whatsoever. I would like to see how the offense looks once that gets going.

 

[jrry32]

So you don't think we can improve still? There has been no running game whatsoever. I would like to see how the offense looks once that gets going.

Can we improve? Sure. Do I think Keenum improves? Probably not. That Arizona game is likely his ceiling. I'm expecting some regression against Buffalo.

I think our best opportunity to improve is getting the #1 pick in at QB.

 

[Young Ram]

Can we improve? Sure. Do I think Keenum improves? Probably not. That Arizona game is likely his ceiling. I'm expecting some regression against Buffalo.

I think our best opportunity to improve is getting the #1 pick in at QB.

I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

[LesBaker]

It bothers me because it tells us exactly what Fisher's philosophy is. Rookie QBs shouldn't start early on. Rather than focusing on the success those guys had, he came up with a justification of why they're playing.

That's a bit stretchy for me.

All this means is that he is pointing out that 2 of these guys wouldn't be playing if not for injury and the third is playing because of TWO injuries. Not talking about how they are playing doesn't mean a lot since he was being asked about the Rams.

 

[A55VA6]

Still no audio of this? I'd love to hear it.

 

[tavian]

I don't think Fisher's decision is based solely on Goff's readiness. One thing all the other teams starting rookie QBs have in common, are their offensive lines are above average. Ours is not even average. He is hoping we can keep winning with Keenum as the sacrificial lamb while the o-line and the offence in general get their crap together.

except Cleveland.

Good Point and Welcome to ROD

 

[tavian]

It bothers me because it tells us exactly what Fisher's philosophy is. Rookie QBs shouldn't start early on. Rather than focusing on the success those guys had, he came up with a justification of why they're playing.

Pure speculation on your part.Just because Fisher has done that in the past doesn't mean
he is bound to do it the same way every time.If Goff was lighting it up in training camp,had a firm grasp of the
offense and the oline was performing well,then we probably see him starting sooner.Those things didn't happen.

 

[OC_Ram]

I'd rather have a Ram win, wouldn't you?

 

[Bruce2980]

I really don't care what any retired anyone thinks to be honest.

My position is that the team is winning with Keenum at QB and you just don't mess with that. Especially the QB with a guy who has never taken a snap and by all accounts from the coaching staff was not ready to play at the beginning of the year.

When he is ready, he will play and I hope he is great. But right now Keenum and the rest of the team is getting done and getting better each week.

It would take some large brass balls to start Goff over Keenum the way things are going right now I agree, and as conservative as Fisher is that probably is not going to happen, but........if Goff is a clear upgrade to the position it's time to throw him in.