So much for sitting the rookie lol

[Ram_Rally]

Rotoworld:
Coach Jeff Fisher said the "goal" is for No. 1 pick Jared Goff to be the Week 1 starting quarterback

As expected. The Rams don't have the luxury to sit their first-round quarterback behind a quality veteran stopgap like the Eagles do with Sam Bradford and Carson Wentz. And that certainly played into the Rams' decision between Goff and Wentz. Wentz may have the higher long-term ceiling, but Goff is viewed by most as the more pro-ready prospect. Case Keenum will hold the clipboard, while the Rams attempt to unload Nick Foles either this draft weekend or this summer.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Yeah. Sounds about right.

One of the NFLN announcers was asked when he will start.
"Goff will be the starting QB by Friday"

Loved it.

 

[Tailback]

Coach speak. Fisher's modus operandi is to have a rookie QB sit for awhile. I'm not saying there isn't any chance that Goff starts week 1, it just doesn't jive with Fisher's history.

Now if the Rams trade away Keenum, that all goes out the window.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Yeah. Sounds about right.

One of the NFLN announcers was asked when he will start.
"Goff will be the starting QB by Friday"

Loved it.

If he can excel in camp then I'm all for it. Hard knocks is gonna be fun

 

[Ram_Rally]

Coach speak. Fisher's modus operandi is to have a rookie QB sit for awhile. I'm not saying there isn't any chance that Goff starts week 1, it just doesn't jive with Fisher's history.

Now if the Rams trade away Keenum, that all goes out the window.

Agree. I doubt keenum goes anywhere though. The goal is to start goff but he could hit camp and be a complete mess in the beginning (I personally doubt it, but hey) so it would be smart to hold on to keenum. How does goff rank as a prospect? It's been a while since a top drafted qb has sat out, right?

 

[Dodgersrf]

If he can excel in camp then I'm all for it. Hard knocks is gonna be fun

It will be fun.

Now we have to wait for 3 months just to see him in action.

 

[tavian]

Coach speak. Fisher's modus operandi is to have a rookie QB sit for awhile. I'm not saying there isn't any chance that Goff starts week 1, it just doesn't jive with Fisher's history.

Now if the Rams trade away Keenum, that all goes out the window.

Disagree.barring injury Goff will be week 1 starter .Keenum or no Keenum

 

[den-the-coach]

Goff is a Northern California Native and he will start against the San Francisco 49ers on the eve of the 12th of September and 49ers fans will be watching another Joe Montana in the making or Tom Jarrod.

 

[yrba1]

Fisher will start whoever gives us the best chance to win. The first half of the season looks manageable, which is why the nfl wants LA to sell tickets

 

[StevenG-BR]

Coach speak. Fisher's modus operandi is to have a rookie QB sit for awhile. I'm not saying there isn't any chance that Goff starts week 1, it just doesn't jive with Fisher's history.

Now if the Rams trade away Keenum, that all goes out the window.

It's a different landscape in the NFL now since Vince Young.

Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco made the concept of starting rookie QBs mainstream in 2008. Then you have guys like Bradford, Carr, Mariota, Winston, Luck, RG3, Wilson...all successful rookie years, so now the trend is an expectation.

If Goff can't start Week 1 over Case Keenum, after all the picks they gave up, fans in general will go ape sh**.

Plus, this is Fisher's do-or-die year. He needs solid QB play NOW. If he benches Goff for a year while we endure a season of Keenum/Foles, Fisher won't be around to reap the benefits.

 

[tavian]

Goff is a Northern California Native and he will start against the San Francisco 49ers on the eve of the 12th of September and 49ers fans will be watching another Joe Montana in the making or Tom Jarrod.

Love it Coach.

 

[Tailback]

You guys all make strong arguments, especially with this possibly being Fisher's make or break year.

If you are all correct, shouldn't the Rams look to get value out of Keenum?

 

[-X-]

Plus, this is Fisher's do-or-die year. He needs solid QB play NOW. If he benches Goff for a year while we endure a season of Keenum/Foles, Fisher won't be around to reap the benefits.

I don't think enough people appreciate (or acknowledge) the close relationship between Stan and Jeff. Something completely catastrophic would have to happen for Stan to can Fisher, IMO. They're more or less married.

 

[den-the-coach]

I don't think enough people appreciate (or acknowledge) the close relationship between Stan and Jeff. Something completely catastrophic would have to happen for Stan to can Fisher, IMO. They're more or less married.

I concur, but Fisher needs to get the Rams to post season, that's the goal...ESK likes Fisher, however, if no progress is made, David Shaw lies coiled in Palo Alto and just happens to love Goff...As In Goff We Trust!

 

[Ram65]

Goff can handle being the starter from the first game. I expect him to be the starter.

 

[nighttrain]

i just think Goff beats out Case in camp, making the decision easy
train

 

[baconandbread]

It would be a complete waste of the draft picks/trade up if he doesn't start day one.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Coach speak. Fisher's modus operandi is to have a rookie QB sit for awhile. I'm not saying there isn't any chance that Goff starts week 1, it just doesn't jive with Fisher's history.

Now if the Rams trade away Keenum, that all goes out the window.

Fisher has never traded a buttload of picks and used the #1 overall selection on a QB before either. Goff was the starting QB as soon as the selection was announced.

 

[StevenG-BR]

I don't think enough people appreciate (or acknowledge) the close relationship between Stan and Jeff. Something completely catastrophic would have to happen for Stan to can Fisher, IMO. They're more or less married.

Plenty of coaches have strong relationships with owners and still get canned. It's business. Johnson loved Rex Ryan. Shanahan was Snyder's guy.

I can see Fisher being spared after another mediocre year...but it'll be due to the unique situation (relocation, rookie QB)....not because Kroenke likes him as a person (although that doesn't hurt).

If Fisher has less than 6 wins I think he's gone for sure. Another .500 season...he should be gone, but he'll have some unique excuses to lean on, so hard to say.

 

[jap]

Case can do things with the rock the veteran Horns signal callers can only dream of. Unless something catastrophic (e.g., injury) were to rear its ugly head, Jerad will win the starting job running away.

 

[Merlin]

This is not unlike winning a Ferrari and saying you're not sure you'll drive it instead of your midsized sedan. When they line these QBs up and run offensive concepts it's gonna be about that one-sided because of the talent disparity.

So of course the "plan" is for him to start the opener. But he has to win the job. And he will, as long as he doesn't get injured or struggle with the playbook. IF I were the Rams I would have slipped him an iPad with the playbook on it and told him get studying. Not sure if that's allowed before OTAs but F it, I'd do it anyway just sayin.