Cal’s Jared Goff expected to make 1st start for Rams

Either way, the Rams decision is an interesting one, now we will wait and see how it pays off. “So we thought they were just like speculating”. “I’m excited to watch him play, I’m excited to watch him go through and finish up his first week of preparation as our starter”.

This might not bode too well for Goff.

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold has a message for those fans who chanted for No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff to replace Case Keenum.

The Rams are now last in the National Football League in scoring, at just 15.4 points per game.

About mid-October, offensive coordinator Rob Boras said Goff was “not asking rookie questions anymore”, a clear indication he was finally grasping the offense. “It was my offence, and I took ownership of it”.

Starting center Tim Barnes missed practice with a foot injury that he sustained late in last Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets.

Scouts have commended Goff’s pocket presence and arm strength on long pass plays downfield, and coaches have congratulated the California product on his progress with the team since tossing a pair of touchdowns and interceptions while losing three fumbles during the exhibition season.

“Our information is limited as far as what he’s put on tape at this level”, Gase said.

Keenum was designated the starter before the draft but his status was tenuous after the Rams chose Goff.

Some would suggest it’s long overdue considering the Rams’ maddening inability to consistently score points, a weakness made even more frustrating with the Rams defense as sturdy and playoff caliber as its been. With that being said, I trust Coach Fisher. The defense has played lights out all season, and simply needs the offense to play average football to be in better position to make a run. Hopefully he does take some shots downfield.

After weeks of increasing scrutiny on the offense’s struggles, Fisher finally chose to see what they’ve got in Goff.

“The biggest thing is being able to command the offense in times of adversity”, Saffold said. “It makes it tough when you have this limited information”. “He’s gonna have some growing pains here and there”. Fisher, who alone held the decision about which quarterback to play, remained adamant for months that Goff wouldn’t play until he showed he was ready. “It’s practice, so everything looks sweet”.

“What I still bring to the team”, Keenum said, correcting the reporter.

That said, Dilfer did go on to acknowledge that “if you’re gonna be good, you’re gonna be good” while tossing in the caveat that this coaching staff won’t help that process.

“I’m really happy for him, I think he’s ready”, the Westlake High graduate said.