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Random Ramsdom 8/22: Rams Beat Chiefs, Mixed Reviews on Goff, and Video Highlights

By Brandon Bate
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Keenum Has Beaten Goff for No. 1; Rams Need to Make it Official | L.A. Daily News

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve seen enough already to make the call.

Goff Continues to Be a Work in Progress for Rams | NFL.com

Jared Goff, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2016 draft, struggled early in the Los Angeles Rams’ second preseason game, entering the contest after Case Keenum led two touchdown drives against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Goff Struggles Early, Gets Comfortable Late Against Chiefs | ESPN

Los Angeles Rams rookie quarterback Jared Goff had plenty of reps Saturday in the second preseason game, struggling initially with the first-team offense but seemingly getting comfortable as the night went on in the Rams’ 21-20 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

As Goff Goes Through Growing Pains, Family Endures "Surreal" Experience | L.A. Times

Even though she’s the mother of a No. 1 overall draft pick, Nancy Goff is unassuming and agreeable. She didn’t want to say no Saturday to "Hard Knocks," but she ultimately decided she didn’t want to wear a microphone for the HBO docu-drama while she watched the Rams play Kansas City in an exhibition game.

Rams Need to Take Their Lumps With Goff, Or Season Will Be Wasted | Today’s Pigskin

This is the Rams though, so don’t be surprised if they keep both their young quarterbacks on ice, just because it’s the dumbest thing that they could possibly do. It’s ironic that defensive end William Hayes doesn’t believe in dinosaurs when his team is being coached by one.

Austin Wants a 180 From Rams’ Offense | ESPN

Veteran receiver Tavon Austin has big plans for the Los Angeles Rams' offense. "To be the No. 1 offense in the league," Austin said Saturday after the Rams' 21-20 comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 of the preseason.

Quick Running Out of Time for Career Turnaround | L.A. Daily News

Earlier this week, Jeff Fisher made clear who the Rams’ top three receivers were. But Brian Quick was conspicuously absent from that short list.

Gurley Scores in Debut as Rams Top Chiefs 21-20 | L.A. Times

The Rams want to see Jared Goff make strides and become the franchise quarterback they deemed him to be after choosing him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Rams Remain Resilient In Second Preseason Win | Ventura County Star

Case Keenum looked ready for the regular season. Jared Goff felt like he was back in college.

Rams Slip Past Chiefs 21-20 | ESPN

The best way to ease No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff into the NFL will be a powerful rushing offense, coach Jeff Fisher has said time and again, and it proved to be true Saturday night.

Five Takeaways: Rams vs. Chiefs | Rams’ Official Site

The Rams have stared their first preseason back in Los Angeles with two wins, the latest of which came as a 21-20 victory over Kansas City. Here are five takeaways from Preseason Week 2.

VIDEOS via Rams’ Official Site

* Preseason Week 2: Chiefs at Rams Highlights

* Postgame Report: Preseason Victory x2

* Jeff Fisher Postgame Presser, 8/20

* Case Keenum Postgame Presser, 8/20

* Jared Goff Postgame Presser, 8/20

* Every Jared Goff Throw From Preseason Week 2

* Malcolm Brown Postgame Interview, 8/20

* Pharoh Cooper Postgame Interview, 8/20

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