10. Rams not handing starting job to Jared Goff
From a rookie who’s doing everything he can to impress out of the gate we look to a second-year quarterback who will end up being pushed by his backup.
Last year’s No. 1 overall pick, Jared Goff, is still the starter (by default) for the Los Angeles Rams. But based on comments made by rookie head coach Sean McVay, the job isn’t secure. Not by a long shot.
McVay said “whoever we feel like gives us the best chance to win football games” is going to start at quarterback.
“Right now, we feel really good about what they’ve both [Jared Goff and Sean Mannion] done,” McVay continued, per the team’s Twitter account. “Jared’s done a nice job of getting better, but you always want to make sure you’re playing the guy that you feel like gives you the best ability to win football games. Right now, Jared is the starter.”
That’s not a ringing endorsement. It’s pretty much the opposite of a ringing endorsement.
If last year is any indication, Goff could end up losing his job. As a rookie, he wasn’t even allowed to hit the field until the Rams were well out of the playoff chase and Case Keenum proved to be completely incapable of winning games. Then when he did play, Goff completed just 54.6 percent of his passes, averaged just 5.3 yards per attempt while throwing five touchdowns and seven interceptions in seven games.
Mannion wasn’t any better. But the Rams have a very strong defense and need a guy behind center who won’t panic in the face of pressure — something Goff did numerous times last year.
Kaepernick to the rescue? We’re kind of joking, but quite honestly he might be the best option.