Turf Show Times - Tracking Jared Goff’s contract extensionhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51333/tst-fav.png2019-09-06T23:45:45-05:00http://www.turfshowtimes.com/rss/stream/181745022019-09-06T23:45:45-05:002019-09-06T23:45:45-05:00Turf Show Radio, S11E9: Week 1!
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<p>Week 1 is here. Let us talk about it.</p> <p id="MpLOEE">(Apple news readers will either need to head to <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/VMP2239040395">the show page</a> or just check us out <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1436458391">on iTunes</a>)</p>
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<p id="eIEI3q">3:20 - The <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/9/3/20848420/2019-los-angeles-rams-finalizing-contract-extension-with-qb-jared-goff-roster-depth-chart">paid</a> QB <span>Jared Goff</span> a lot of money</p>
<p id="8Eb4Dy">8:35 - Joey drops the worst trailer ever</p>
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<p id="qMaM1O">14:18 - Question. If you took half of TE <span>Tyler Higbee</span>’s contract and just attached it to Goff’s, would you feel fine about both?</p>
<p id="YQvsMM">16:45 - Our core is locked up for years to come. Goff, RB <span>Todd Gurley</span>, TE <span>Tyler Higbee</span>, WR <span>Brandin Cooks</span> and LS <span>Jake McQuaide</span>.</p>
<p id="iCU0PY">21:02 - Two ways to react to the Higbee extension.</p>
<p id="Y2I2YY">Option A: </p>
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<p id="i1i5rF">Option B:</p>
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<p id="YGu3xL">21:30 - Ok. <span>Week 1</span>. Actual football.</p>
<p id="88XPyw">22:27 - Rob-o is prepared to sleep on the couch.</p>
<p id="r7Ekj8">26:11 - Who gets more snaps in Week 1: ILB <span>Bryce Hager</span> or S <span>Taylor Rapp</span>?</p>
<p id="1Fvuyl">27:02 - Who gets more snaps: Hager, Rapp or NT <span>Greg Gaines</span>?</p>
<p id="0Jj3aH">27:26- Who gets more snaps: S <span>Eric Weddle</span> or LB <span>Clay Matthews</span>?</p>
<p id="ympqnX">27:45 - Hygz and Goff debate the best ‘90s fighting video game</p>
<p id="WkwbH7">28:42 - Is Gurley going to get more than 15 touches?</p>
<p id="UPc2XD">30:18 - Who could be among the 7-man inactives that might be a surprise?</p>
<p id="5ZKfsZ">35:37 - College football, Week 1 recap...and Rob-o speaks of poop thereafter</p>
<p id="86ULSH">Easter egg - ARMOUR HOT DOGS!</p>
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<p>The California Golden Boy is here to stay as reports suggest Goff is set to sign a 4-year extension.</p> <p id="w6PD5O">The <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> are finalizing a contract extension with starting quarterback <span>Jared Goff</span>, per Mike Silver and Ian Rapaport:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rams</a> & QB Jared Goff have made significant progress on a long-term contract extension that will be done in the coming days, sources say. The deal should pay him more than $32M per year and allow him to cash in early, similar to Carson Wentz. LA locking up more of its future.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1169039366611722240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a>
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<p id="yl4ZR5">As the tweet says, the extension will net <span>Goff</span> roughly $32m/year, which would place him in similar territory as fellow draft pick QB Carson Wentz. This would place Goff at fourth (tied with Wentz) for average per year.</p>
<p id="AASeNl">Goff was always going to be the Rams’ guy, regardless of the hoopla fed from media proclaiming that Head Coach Sean McVay might be the coach to take a shot at replacing his quarterback with a cheaper version.</p>
<p id="3eJvBp">In three seasons, Goff has totaled 9,581 passing yards, 65 touchdowns, 26 interceptions, and a 24-14 overall record. Goff also has a playoff record of 2-2, bringing his team to a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> appearance (last year). The Rams’ young signal caller made back-to-back pro bowls the past two seasons, giving the Rams a clear indication that this was the guy they wanted to build around.</p>
<p id="a2dIKm">Currently, the Rams have $1.5m in cap space, <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/los-angeles-rams/">per Over The Cap</a>.</p>
<p id="yvmqvB"><strong>UPDATE</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rams</a> and QB Jared Goff are expected to execute a 4-year deal that is trending toward the largest guarantee in NFL history, source said.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1169039904128557059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a>
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<p id="GjL6Wq"><strong>UPDATE pt. II</strong></p>
<p id="KGx7E9">$110m guaranteed...wowzers...</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Compensation update: Rams are giving QB Jared Goff a four-year, $134 million extension that includes an NFL-record $110 million guaranteed, per source. It ties him to LA through 2024 season.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1169056965689040896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a>
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<p id="yO75kq"><strong>UPDATE pt. III</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Details on Rams QB Jared Goff's new four-year, $134 million deal.<br><br>• $25 million signing bonus.<br>• $57 million fully guaranteed at signing.<br>• $84 million in the first 3 years.<br>• $110 million guaranteed against injury.<br><br>Goff now under contract through 2024.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1170010097713594369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2019</a>
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<p id="7sIPZe"><strong>UPDATE pt. IV</strong></p>
<p id="MoWQVv">It’s official!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our quarterback, <a href="https://twitter.com/JaredGoff16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaredGoff16</a>! <a href="https://t.co/mOzVlluFhP">pic.twitter.com/mOzVlluFhP</a></p>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1169984623943639040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2019</a>
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https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/9/3/20848420/2019-los-angeles-rams-finalizing-contract-extension-with-qb-jared-goff-roster-depth-chartSosa Kremenjas2019-09-04T19:44:33-05:002019-09-04T19:44:33-05:00TRANSCRIPT: McVay/Kromer/Goff, Sep. 4
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<p>Here’s what the three had to say today.</p> <h3 id="5I57OV">
<a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> HC Sean McVay</h3>
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<p lang="ht" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LARams?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LARams</a> LIVE: Sean McVay Press Conference <a href="https://t.co/2E9S9o5jme">https://t.co/2E9S9o5jme</a></p>— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1169340289820942336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a>
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<p id="LWm1AZ"><strong>(On the decision to make QB </strong><span><strong>Jared Goff</strong></span><strong> the highest paid quarterback in the NFL)</strong></p>
<p id="80SrhG">“Really the same thing that you’ve heard us say all along – I think it’s great for him (QB <span>Jared Goff</span>), I think it’s something that demonstrates a commitment that we’ve always felt to him. I thought it was a great job by, really, (Vice President, Football & Business Administration) Tony Pastoors and (Goff’s Agent) Ryan Tollner, working it out and really, gets our quarterback, who we’ve been committed to all along. I think for Jared, too, it wouldn’t have been a distraction for him. I think anytime you start to get into those conversations, you can’t help but let your mind wander there. But, to put that to bed, to be able to know that he’s going to be able to take care of his family for a long time and maybe take me to dinner is a good thing (laughs). Really happy for him, but I think, more than anything, it just represents the start of hopefully something special this season and him continuing to grow and lead the way. I know it’s not going to change his approach at all, but I think it’s great for him and I think it’s an awesome representation, too, of (Owner/Chairman) Mr. (E. Stanley) Kroenke and how committed he is to taking care of our own, giving us all the necessary resources to be a competitive team. It makes you want to work that much harder for him and for this organization when you can do the things that we believe in, that help us take steps in the right direction and make commitments to the people we want to do this with for a while.”</p>
<p id="45AIzJ"><strong>(On what he saw during his interview process with the Rams that made him realize Goff was a quarterback he wanted to align his future with)</strong></p>
<p id="wdM8KG">“I don’t know that you look at it like that, but, I think when you get a chance to spend a little bit of time with him (Goff) through the interview process, then you look at the tape, you see all the intangibles, the things that you’re looking for – the toughness where he’s taking shots, keeping his eyes down the field. I’ve referenced it when we’ve talked before, but the New Orleans game, I thought, really showed a lot of the things that you look at and you say, ‘That’s what a No. 1 overall pick looks like.’ Making big-time throws, moving, doesn’t necessarily need a clean platform to throw from – he was making checks in that game. And then, when you talk to him, what I loved more than anything is even though the season didn’t go the way they wanted it to as a team, all he did was look inward and took accountability for what he can do to be better. Everything that he’s done from an action standpoint from that point on has been indicative of why he earned the contract that he did. It’s just the start. This isn’t a finality, this is just the start of him continuing to grow, continuing to lead us. What he’s done over the last couple years, it’s been a blessing for me to be able to work with him and I think all of his teammates are excited about that. Our focus is solely on Carolina now and I know he feels the same way.”</p>
<p id="ZaZeDh"><strong>(On what Goff took away from the </strong><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl"><strong>Super Bowl</strong></a><strong> and what his response has been from then until now)</strong></p>
<p id="Yakdna">“It’s really just been about everything you hear us talk about – let’s learn from the past. It’s really just another game. It was a big game, no doubt about it, but there were things that I think both he (Goff) and I would definitely say we expect to be better if those opportunities present themselves again. I think it mainly starts with me, but, for him, that mental fortitude is a great trait that he has. That mental toughness and that ability to say, ‘I’m going to learn from the past, but I’m not going to let it hinder my ability to move forward.’ I mentioned it the other day, but, we face it, we fix it and then, hopefully, when those opportunities present themselves again – really just in a game situation – we do it better next time. That’s what we’re excited about starting these games and starting this season in Carolina on Sunday.”</p>
<p id="KIHqOf"><strong>(On if he is concerned the financial commitments to DT </strong><span><strong>Aaron Donald</strong></span><strong>, RB </strong><span><strong>Todd Gurley II</strong></span><strong> and Goff will hinder the organization’s ability to surround them with talented players)</strong></p>
<p id="E5ZBzV">“No. I’ll tell you why – it’s because this decision is a reflection of the confidence we have in Jared, but it’s also a big picture perspective. How you take into account of all our resources and really, what does that mean in terms of you have to do a great job drafting and developing. You have to continue to bring guys in from the outside that want to be here. This was something that not only took into consideration taking care of Jared the way that we felt like he deserved to be taken care of, but then, also, what’s in the best interest and how that might potentially affect our ability to re-sign other guys, as crazy as that sounds. Every decision we make is always in the best interest of the team and we feel like this was one of those as well.”</p>
<p id="MKzUju"><strong>(On his personal relationship with Goff)</strong></p>
<p id="XZhpFf">“We have a great relationship. I think it’s like anything else – the more time you spend, the more that you get to know each other and it’s not exclusive to just football. His family, his friends, same thing with me – and I think, No. 1, he’s a great person. You can’t help but be excited about somebody like him leading the way and he’s also extremely talented. Our foundational thing – everything that it starts with – is with that relationship and we’ve got a great relationship that continues to grow as we continue to gain that experience with one another.”</p>
<p id="nPHmjv"><strong>(On where Goff is in terms of turning into a quarterback who can win games where things are not going as well as he would like)</strong></p>
<p id="GmwraX">“Well, I thought he did it in the Conference Championship game and we never say one game is really the determining factor. The Super Bowl is obviously a big game, it’s the only game and it’s the last game of the season, so it tends to be talked about – rightfully so. But, I think for him (Goff), when you talk about, ‘Is he capable of handling the big-time moments?’ Being able to carry his team, being able to make things right if they’re not always in alignment with what we want, I thought last year he demonstrated that. Now, the challenge is, ‘Can we consistently do it?’ Hopefully, it’s a collaboration of coaches, players, his teammates, himself – just continuing to play at a higher level, consistently make good decisions. We’re very confident in Jared’s ability to make big-time plays in big games and he’s done that.”</p>
<p id="ju1ClF"><strong>(On if he can remember the moment, he knew Goff was his guy)</strong></p>
<p id="nu1oYg">“I would say it’s been an ongoing thing. I felt very confident and excited about the opportunity to work with him (Goff) from when I just met him the first time. For a lot of the things that I was mentioning, when you’re mentally tough like that, when you have the natural inclination to look inward, before you look to blame anybody else, I think that sets you up for success. You show me anybody that’s been successful, it’s somebody that’s persevered, that’s overcome some adversity and been able to stay the course and not let some of those adverse times alter your confidence. I think he’s got a steady confidence, he’s got a refreshing security about himself. I wouldn’t say there was really that, ‘Aha moment’. I think there is a bunch I could go to. I think it’s been a continued growth process as we’ve got to know each other over the last couple of years. He made an impact on me as soon as I met him, before we even played a snap together.”</p>
<p id="J5Fcfq"><strong>(On if adversity is something a quarterback needs to have to mature)</strong></p>
<p id="gXWpnE">“I don’t necessarily know you have to have it. I think it’s a great way of measuring the mental toughness that we talk about. I think he’s continued to demonstrate that and display that really when you go back to his college career, what he’s done so far in a short pro career. I think that inevitable, this game is so competitive that naturally those things are going to occur. Your ability to respond, in a lot of instances, is more important than staying humbled through the success. I think he’s handled it really well, so far.”</p>
<p id="5UINX0"><strong>(On if the time QB Jared Goff has offered him more flexibility and ownership on play calling)</strong></p>
<p id="t47LQf">“It has, it’s like anything else. I know we’ve become monotonous, but the more that your quarterback can become an extension of the coaching staff, the more ownership he has, the better off you are. I think you always want to strive to have a situation where the players have the true ownership over what’s getting done, and the coaches work in unison with them to figure out the best ways to operate. That’s not exclusive to offense, that goes both ways. Naturally, the quarterback position is thrust into that leadership role where you’re running the communication, based on your command of the huddle and all those things. To really make a simple answer in what you asked, he does have a lot more control based on his ownership as he continues to gain confidence, and really, ownership of the system.”</p>
<p id="yxJbef"><strong>(On If RB </strong><span><strong>Todd Gurley II</strong></span><strong> is where he wants him to be going into week one)</strong></p>
<p id="YrEEGA">“Yeah, he is. This is the plan we had set out. I think (RB) Todd (Gurley II) would tell you, he’s feeling good, He’s ready to go. We are excited to play live football. It’s not exclusive to Todd, I know there is a lot of our starters that you’ve guys have talk to that haven’t played yet. I think they’re just chomping at the bit to get to play real football. When you’re playing tackle football and it’s not mimic and emulating these situations. It’s actually going and playing and competing against a really tough team in a tough road atmosphere.”</p>
<p id="zTjeb6"><strong>(On what are some examples of coaches and quarterbacks that have work together for a long time and what that allows you to do)</strong></p>
<p id="eSBlDf">“<a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">Patriots</a> are a great example when you look at the rapport that (Patriots Head Coach) Bill (Belichick) and (Patriots Quarteback) Tom (Brady) have. In some instances, you can look at how long (Patriots Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach) Josh McDaniels has been there and the continuity and comfort with what they do. I think you look at (<a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">Saints</a> Quarterback) <span>Drew Brees</span> and (Saints Head Coach) Sean Payton and the success that they’ve be able to have over time. Unless you’re actually involved in the intricacies of their building, it’s hard for me to answer that question. I do know, over the last couple of years, there has been a lot of growth, a lot of good conversations and dialogue that can exist. between myself, our coaches and Jared, more and more, he gets more comfortable to be able to provide feedback to us. That’s the most important thing – is the ownership from him and I can only image if we continue on this pace. Hopefully, we’re having those conversations where we can be one of those groups that has that kind of continuity. But, you only do that by being able to sustain a level of success, which is easier said than done.”</p>
<p id="36YGHh"><strong>(On what kind of challenges come to mind after having success on his previous two season openers)</strong></p>
<p id="qx84W9">“In a lot of instances, going on the road last year, starting out in Oakland, it’s kind of the same deal. We started out our first year against the <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a>, but I think It’s really just getting off to a fast start. Being able to weather the storm. Inevitably, some good things are going to happen, some bad things are going to happen. Our ability to just stay even-keeled, stay the course, be elite with our communication. All those key things that you talk about to your team all the time, those are going to be the consistent themes. I think it’s making sure that starting today, that we have a great week of preparation. Really, it started already. We’ve got to stack three great days on top of one another, before we travel on Friday. Most importantly, I think that enables the players to go into competition against a great team with a quieted mind and let’s go play the best of our ability and then see what happens.”</p>
<p id="0dooUR"><strong>(On if he has a restaurant, he wants QB Jared Goff to take him too)</strong></p>
<p id="5w6ehh">“I’ve got a couple (laughs). A nice expensive one, that’s what I would say.”</p>
<p id="7RFueV"><strong>(On being involved developing players that received big contracts like </strong><a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/"><strong>Vikings</strong></a><strong> QBs </strong><span><strong>Kirk Cousins</strong></span><strong> and how he feels about it)</strong></p>
<p id="MXGZxF">“I look at it as, (Vikings QB) Kirk (<span>Cousins</span>) was instrumental in me getting an opportunity to be sitting here as a head coach. Same instance, a lot of the success we’ve had is a reflection of Jared Goff’s leadership. I got rewarded with that this offseason as well. It’s been great. I think what it demonstrates is when you’ve got good players, you’re a lot better coach. Also, it’s about working together in unison to try to ultimately to achieve as much success as possible and everybody can benefit. I’ve been fortunate to work with two great quarterbacks.”</p>
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<p id="c5BDzl"><strong>(On where OL </strong><span><strong>Joseph Noteboom</strong></span><strong> and C </strong><span><strong>Brian Allen</strong></span><strong> are at going into Week 1 with no preseason snaps)</strong></p>
<p id="pPVVQq">“I think they’re ready to go. It’s going to be a work in progress throughout the year, I’m sure, like any offense. Even when we had veterans last year, it was still a work in progress from game one to the end. I’m sure that’ll be the same situation here, but I think (OL) Joe (<span>Noteboom</span>) and (C) Brian (<span>Allen</span>) working against our defense is very game-like. The players they have to play against, the intensity that our defense plays with, as well as practicing against the <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Chargers</a>, practicing against Oakland gave them two different schemes and two different techniques they could work against. I think they got a lot of work and we’re looking forward to the game.”</p>
<p id="zx1ULz"><strong>(On how important it is for </strong><span><strong>Allen</strong></span><strong> to be confident and not be shy about speaking up)</strong></p>
<p id="IozcqZ">“It’s no different from the quarterback or any leader in any organization. That person has to have confidence in himself and in what he’s doing. He studied enough and worked hard enough that he has confidence in what he’s seeing and what he’s calling. No one’s going to be 100 percent in exactly what happens out there, but that’s football. There’s mistakes, you learn, you move on and you make the next play or else we’d score every play. I think they’re in a good place. They’re in a good place mentally, both of them. Brian especially making the calls. He appears to be in a spot where he has confidence, he did it in college, he did it last year with the 1s all year during practice when (Former Rams C John) Sullivan wasn’t practicing, and that was quite often because we had our vet (veteran) days. So, he’s had a lot of work with the quarterback. Him and (QB) Jared (Goff) worked a ton last year in practice and so hopefully that pays off.”</p>
<p id="BbjGA7"><strong>(On if the Rams’ offseason/preseason plan for RB Todd Gurley II has impacted the offensive line)</strong></p>
<p id="1EaDpG">“Everything affects something, but I don’t know that our exact work with him in the backfield, you know, he’s had a ton of reps with us the past two years. He knows how we’re trying to hit runs and where we’re trying to hit them and we continue to meet on that. So, we hope he’s ready and we think he’s ready. He’s looked good the last couple of days.”</p>
<p id="ZtkwT0"><strong>(On foreseeing a day when an offensive linemen gets $110 million guaranteed)</strong></p>
<p id="Hf0TpA">“We sure hope so. All the lineman are hoping so (laughs). They are hoping for that guarantee.”</p>
<p id="60qLAG"><strong>(On if there’s going to be a role for RB </strong><span><strong>Darrell Henderson Jr.</strong></span><strong>)</strong></p>
<p id="6aaBhO">“There is going to be a role for all three of them to be quite honest. We feel like with three talented running backs including (RB) Malcolm (Brown) with the other two. All three of them are talented runners and talented receivers. In our offense they need to be able to do it all. But definitely (RB) Darrell (Henderson), you know, coming out of college averaging almost 10-yards a carry. Obviously, we are not playing those same teams, but he’s a very talented runner and we look forward to seeing what he can do this year.”</p>
<p id="n43r6E"><strong>(On what he expects from the </strong><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/"><strong>Panthers</strong></a><strong> defense)</strong></p>
<p id="f0zF9G">“Well, the first thing that you notice about their defense is how big they are. They have three starters inside including (DT Gerald) McCoy at the end, their nose and their two tackles let’s say. Those three guys are big. They’re over 300 pounds plus. Then (DT) <span>Vernon Butler</span>’s backing him up and they have a lot of size and a lot of talent. I think they brought those guys in to keep people off of (LB Luke) Keuchly as much as they can and let (LB Luke) Keuchly run. No matter where that ball goes you know one things for sure, is (LB Luke) Keuchly’s going to be there, and whether it’s his gap or not his gap he’ll pass guys if he has to make the tackle.”</p>
<h3 id="zIr2wZ">QB Jared Goff</h3>
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<p id="wwZLCE"><strong>(Opening Remarks)</strong></p>
<p id="CV45Yp">“Just want to thank (Owner/Chairman) Mr. (E. Stanley) Kroenke and the whole Kroenke family, first off and foremost. I think just his generosity and everything he’s meant to our franchise can’t be understated. I think when you look at our whole franchise and any business in general, it starts at the top and it truly does here. The way that they go about their business trickles on through (Chief Operating Officer) Kevin (Demoff), through the front office, through (Head Coach) Sean (McVay), the team and through the leaders. It always starts there, so I want to thank Mr. Kroenke first and everything that he’s been for me since they drafted me. Next, want to thank Kevin, (General Manager) Les (Snead), (Vice President, Football & Business Administration) Tony (Pastoors) – everything they’ve put into this and all the hard work. I know it wasn’t easy for them and I know it took a lot of time and effort. More so than anything, I think the belief that they’ve shown in me since they drafted me has meant more than anything. It’s something that I’ll be forever grateful for and forever appreciative of, and hopefully, I can return some wins for them and make them happy. I’d like to thank my agents with Ryan Tollner and Chase Callahan and all the work that they put in. Again, I know it wasn’t an easy process for them, either. Just daily, working on it and putting in the time and effort and I’m so thankful for them. Then, I’d like to thank Sean. I think I can’t overstate what he’s meant to me and my career. You guys obviously know how it went the first year and then how it’s gone since he got here. I owe him a lot and am forever thankful for him and he understands that. I hope he feels the same way about me.”</p>
<p id="L8XGp2"><strong>(On if he’s surprised with the speed and quietness surrounding getting his deal done)</strong></p>
<p id="dVtDr7">“Yeah, I think so. First, to answer your first question – it’s been a long process. Like I said before I walked in here, ‘I’m sorry for lying to you guys for so long.’ It was in the works for a few months now. I’m just so happy to be done with it. It’s such a relief and I’m so grateful.”</p>
<p id="sucPwZ"><strong>(If his new contract will make him work harder)</strong></p>
<p id="vBEsUz">“Definitely. It definitely increases your urgency a little bit when you know that type of commitment, but I don’t feel like it will change my process or anything. But, I do understand the responsibility of it and all that stuff that goes with it.”</p>
<p id="ADeo9S"><strong>(On what it has been like knowing negotiations were ongoing but not speaking about it with the media)</strong></p>
<p id="uO5YEo">“It’s been fun. I’ve enjoyed watching the media circus around the league and understanding that here we had something going on that was between us and wasn’t involved with people outside of this building. I’ve enjoyed that and I appreciate them for that. I think you guys know, I’m not somebody that ever wants to make anything about myself and this was no different. I go back to my original statement – I need to continue and thank my teammates and thank everyone that’s been in my football life since I was young. I’m just very grateful.”</p>
<p id="nmtBgH"><strong>(On if he wanted to reach an agreement going into his fourth season or if Philadelphia QB </strong><span><strong>Carson Wentz</strong></span><strong>’s deal expedited the process)</strong></p>
<p id="OND7K7">“I’m very happy we got it done. I think that’s the best way to put it. I think (Philadelphia QB) Carson (<span>Wentz</span>) getting his done did accelerate the process a bit, but I am very happy that we are done and I can now go out there and just play football and not worry about it.”</p>
<p id="27QlRb"><strong>(On if he is worried his extension will prevent the organization from spending money in other areas)</strong></p>
<p id="bY6GuW">“I’m not. I think that is part of the reason why getting it done earlier is beneficial – I do. I’m not the type of guy that ever wants to do that to a team. I think that’s definitely calculated by them and I don’t think it’s something that will hinder us tremendously.”</p>
<p id="X6S6dm"><strong>(On if the various ups and downs of his career since playing collegiately at California have helped shape who he is today)</strong></p>
<p id="NmRQOr">“Yeah. I think there’s different moments in your career that do, do that. I think getting drafted and winning your first game and winning games last year and getting to the Super Bowl – there’s different things like that that do validate some of that. This is one of those moments for sure. I think it’s definitely something that you think about your whole life. Obviously, the numbers you never dream about, but getting a contract that establishes you as somebody who is a franchise quarterback in this league and somebody who is going to play in this league for a long time – it’s something you dream about. I think everything that you do go through leading up to that point can have an impact on that. To answer your question – yes, I do believe a lot of the stuff that has gone on my freshman year (at California) and my rookie year has led to a lot of good moments.”</p>
<p id="rJJcXX"><strong>(On what he took out of his Super Bowl experience and if it influenced him moving forward)</strong></p>
<p id="TRfNgh">“A lot of things. I think I’ve talked about this at length – but a million things. I think just understanding that there are going to be times in games where you need to do different things that you weren’t expecting to do. That’s specific to that game and many games last year, it’s not just one. I think ‘Xs-and-Os, it would take me a little bit longer with you. I think overall, just appreciating the moment and understanding that you did go through that and that is part of your career and that it is part of your career and part of your legacy. Hopefully you get a chance to go back and a chance to win it.”</p>
<p id="UW8vb5"><strong>(On how far he thinks he is from being a quarterback that can win a Super Bowl game)</strong></p>
<p id="s1UWzy">“Hopefully not very far at all.”</p>
<p id="ZJoIOq"><strong>(On what he thinks of the idea of him and Coach McVay working together the next couple of years)</strong></p>
<p id="KClevb">“I’m excited about it, I hope he is too. We’ve talked back and forth as this has gone on. He’s joked that I’m stuck with him, I told him, ‘I think I’m okay with that’. It will be a good marriage and I’m happy he is being rewarded like he should be. I’m happy to be with him for a long time. I know he joked with you guys about me owing him dinner, I probably owe him a few dinners at this point. Again, I’m just so appreciative for him and everyone in this building.”</p>
<p id="M3LUOj"><strong>(On why it works so well with him and Head Coach Sean McVay)</strong></p>
<p id="rlBHLG">“I think I do my best, but I think it starts with him (Head Coach Sean McVay) and just the way he is as a leader and communicator. Obviously, his football mind is special, but I think beyond that his communication and leadership skills are second to none. I try to mimic him in some of those ways. Then I think we do balance each other out at times where he is high energy and I’m relatively even-keeled. I think that can blend together well at times.”</p>
<p id="d13flH"><strong>(On if it’s been overwhelming with all the attention with Sunday’s game approaching against the Panthers)</strong></p>
<p id="49bfQk">“No, I feel good. When the talks initially happened, I think you go through different emotions of being happy and excited. I think that’s when you kind of are overwhelmed at that point. I think at this point, the talks and the numbers have been in my head for so long it’s more of, now you can just relax and play. I think today was a good feeling. I’m so appreciative and happy to be able to play without thinking about it.”</p>
<p id="OFDbdI"><strong>(On if he will relax completely or if there is a new level of pressure)</strong></p>
<p id="hh7YUK">“I’m relaxed now, yeah. I’ve been through, I think, living up to stuff. I understand that and think I have a good perspective on that, as far as there is a reason why I was the No. 1 pick. When I was going through early on in my career, if you go back to understanding that what you did prior to that is why you are there and it’s no different with this. What I’ve done up to this point is why this happened, so don’t try to be something that hasn’t got you there.”</p>
<p id="xDsbiH"><strong>(On if his ability as a leader to take full responsibility something he’s developed in college or at home)</strong></p>
<p id="vhQkWW">“I think it’s just part of who I am, but I think again, it goes back to Sean, honestly. When I see him able to take full responsibility being the type of coach he is and always being in the limelight. Him taking responsibility in front of you guys, it makes it a lot easier for me to do it. I think we both do have that type of personality trait, but he makes it easier.”</p>
<p id="w1k0aC"><strong>(On if his contract is signed)</strong></p>
<p id="wBALc1">“No.”</p>
<p id="9M7q0x"><strong>(On if he knows when he will sign his contract)</strong></p>
<p id="j8a08T">“No, you have to ask them.”</p>
<p id="LCiwFv"><strong>(On if he’s celebrated his contract extension yet)</strong></p>
<p id="3vjlx6">“I had some friends over last night, briefly, just for an hour or so just hanging out.”</p>
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<p>The Rams are now locked in with Goff into the new collective bargaining agreement. That means the focus can shift downroster in free agency and the draft.</p> <p id="z1uDhG">The <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> dealt with the biggest contractual decision on the future books last night by getting a deal done with QB <span>Jared Goff</span> to <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/9/3/20848420/2019-los-angeles-rams-finalizing-contract-extension-with-qb-jared-goff-roster-depth-chart">extend him for four seasons beyond his rookie deal that will keep him with the Rams through the 2024 season</a>.</p>
<p id="4yvKgG">Now that it’s done, the Rams have the opportunity to look at future windows with more clarity depending on the structure of <span>Goff</span>’s deal. That doesn’t change things for next year, but it certainly does beyond that into the era of the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA).</p>
<p id="E5JQ0t">Here’s how things are looking now that Goff’s locked up.</p>
<h3 id="sxdsGL">2020</h3>
<p id="OOScqX">The Rams had <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/4/23/18513057/2019-los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-nfl-fifth-year-option">already locked Goff in on his fifth-year option back in April</a>, so his $22.7m salary for next season was already on the books. And pushing his contract expiration into <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2021-los-angeles-rams-offseason?_ga=2.225443420.799418017.1566743741-355580814.1566743741">the 2021 offseason</a> meant that <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2020-los-angeles-rams-offseason?_ga=2.225443420.799418017.1566743741-355580814.1566743741">the 2020 offseason</a> picture was pretty clear.</p>
<p id="OLpMRm">While the play of 2019 will put a determinative gloss on the outlook heading into <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2020-nfl-free-agency?_ga=2.212745682.799418017.1566743741-355580814.1566743741">free agency next year</a> along with <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2020-nfl-draft?_ga=2.212745682.799418017.1566743741-355580814.1566743741">the 2020 NFL Draft</a>, the bottom line is pretty clear for the Rams in 2020: The positions of top value outside of QB and WR are all in play.</p>
<p id="oQGQ4Q">Here are the Rams’ impending free agents next year:</p>
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<p id="KBzV3M">LT <span>Andrew Whitworth</span> is a near certainty to retire. CB <span>Aqib Talib</span>, DL <span>Michael Brockers</span> and backup QB <span>Blake Bortles</span> are close behind in likelihood to depart.</p>
<p id="XGXNlq">That opens up key positions for the Rams to address, though there are obvious candidates on the current roster. The question is if the Rams will look to upgrade at those position in free agency or the draft. Goff’s deal likely doesn’t affect the Rams’ salary cap outlook for next offseason that currently has the Rams with more than $55m available.</p>
<p id="nYDJNN">The real issue is the decisions the Rams have to make on other impending FAs.</p>
<p id="nZ5kO3">CB <span>Marcus Peters</span>, EDGE <span>Dante Fowler, Jr</span>., ILB <span>Cory Littleton</span>, TE <span>Tyler Higbee</span>, RG <span>Austin Blythe</span> and K <span>Greg Zuerlein</span> are all starters playing in their contract year. And depth like DE <span>Morgan Fox</span>, S <span>Marqui Christian</span> and WR <span>Mike Thomas</span> are all looking to earn new deals as reserves.</p>
<p id="sU8Iep">So you’re talking about left tackle, both cornerback spots, edge rusher, a D-line slot, tight end, right guard and kicker that currently aren’t on the 2021 books. Whether the Rams re-sign some of these candidates or fill them in in free agency, those are just massive decisions.</p>
<p id="3WGaXI">And that sets us up for 2021.</p>
<h3 id="CmzMRY">2021</h3>
<p id="sbWxso">The current CBA will expire with the 2020 NFL year in mid-March. So we don’t know yet if/how much it will effect the current rules governing free agency and the salary cap, but we can at least work off of the current structure as a baseline.</p>
<p id="9PWP1W">Here’s the current list of expiring contracts for 2021:</p>
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<p id="GYby2F">So you’ve got Goff along with <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2017-nfl-draft?_ga=2.20011774.799418017.1566743741-355580814.1566743741">the 2017 NFL Draft</a> class still on their initial rookie deals along with a couple Rams on new negotiated deals like RB <span>Malcolm Brown</span>, CB <span>Troy Hill</span> and CB <span>Nickell Robey-Coleman</span> along with the two new end-of-career vets in LB <span>Clay Matthews</span> and S <span>Eric Weddle</span>.</p>
<p id="Ym03qX">Now that the Rams have Goff (and DL <span>Aaron Donald</span>) locked in, we can at least begin shaping up this offseason a bit more straightforwardly. The unknown of the 2020 offseason means we have too many key positions yet to be addressed, but we can start thinking about the 2017 draft class with more immediacy. Since Executive Vice President of Football Operations/Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff (2009) and Vice President of Football & Business Administration Tony Pastoors (2011) joined the team to assume duties for negotiating contracts, the two have doled out four contracts to former first-round picks after just three seasons: EDGE <span>Robert Quinn</span>, WR <span>Tavon Austin</span>, RB <span>Todd Gurley</span> and now Goff. They haven’t done so for any non-first rounders, so it’d be a bit of a surprise to extend TE <span>Gerald Everett</span>, WR <span>Cooper Kupp</span> or S John Johnson in 2020. That would bring them here into the 2021 season with two football seasons yet to play defining the motivation behind re-signing them. While Kupp and Johnson would seem like locks at this point, the same can’t be said for Everett who was the highest picked among them.</p>
<p id="ijRgmd">The Goff deal at least helps clear things up even with two seasons and a CBA still to come.</p>
<h3 id="s5HzOF">Post-2021</h3>
<p id="udenjw">The Rams have just seven players signed on non-rookie deals that expire past 2021: WR <span>Robert Woods</span> (2022), RT <span>Rob Havenstein</span> (2023), P <span>Johnny Hekker</span> (2023), WR <span>Brandin Cooks</span> (2024), Gurley (2024), Donald (2025) and Goff (2025).</p>
<p id="szBDcP">While Goff’s deal is probably the last one to get done until next offseason (though a potential Peters deal looms...), we’ve got our core locked up. The push now will be to continue to draft and develop role players around this core while continuing to maintain key talents across the starters on both sides. Tough decisions remain in the balance on both sides, but premium draft picks will come in for the first time in the Sean McVay era. In the last three drafts since hiring McVay, the Rams have used just one pick in the top 60 when they took Everett 44th overall in 2017. So we’re going to see an unusual infusion of premier talents to rely upon in ways we haven’t had to (or haven’t wanted to) in the McVay era. That changes things in terms of free agency, but it also impacts the decision making process.</p>
<p id="oYAhL6">Ultimately though, signing Goff takes the biggest decision off the table and invites a level of roster stability that few NFL teams have over the next few years.</p>
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/9/4/20849480/2019-los-angeles-rams-contract-extension-qb-jared-goff-roster-depth-chart-free-agency-2020-2021-cba3k2019-09-04T09:00:00-05:002019-09-04T09:00:00-05:00Here’s how Goff can invest his extension wisely
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<p>At some point, the faucet gets shut off. But with these wise investments, Goff and his family will be rolling in dough for generations. </p> <p id="WtlSj4"><a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> QB <span>Jared Goff</span> <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/9/3/20848420/2019-los-angeles-rams-finalizing-contract-extension-with-qb-jared-goff-roster-depth-chart">has a new contract extension</a>. The first thing I said after the Rams lost the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> was “<span>Jared Goff</span> needs to be paid phat stacks.” OK, actually the first thing I said was “F**K” about 32 times outside of my girlfriend’s apartment in below-freezing temperatures. But I promise the “pay Jared phatty staxz” thing was directly after that. </p>
<p id="gGRu7e">Sure, you could fill a giant safe with coins and dive into it like Scrooge McDuck.</p>
<p id="ibzCQg">But the wise man? The wise man turns that money into more money. The Rams’ franchise quarterback can do just that.</p>
<p id="i6hpXk">How? Glad you asked. My business plan is foolproof.</p>
<p id="k0NHwt">Here are four ways to multiply that dough:</p>
<h3 id="LKlcQt"><strong>Invest in my vintage clothes Instagram store</strong></h3>
<p id="Q1cqOw">My business plan is foolproof.</p>
<p id="oGN6Ui">I take old clothes that no longer fit because I go too yoked and tight, and then I sell them to people who fetishize retro looks. What’s cooler than showing up to a party in a XL Disneyland sweatshirt from the 90’s? Nothing.</p>
<p id="sCguHN">Like Goodwill, I will basically sell clothes to hipsters, “fashionistas”, and people looking for Halloween costumes. October is right around the corner and I have several pairs of too tight orange tennis shorts. </p>
<p id="BMs9bm">I spend $0 on supplies because all of these clothes were hand-me-downs, and I make my customers pay for shipping and handling. It’s basically printing money.</p>
<h3 id="dyRDED"><strong>Invest in my fit tea hustle</strong></h3>
<p id="Ti1YW1">My business plan is foolproof.</p>
<p id="fuh9cL">I sell diarrhea tea to people looking for healthy-looking supplements. I put “fit” in front of my teas and supplements to make them more appealing. Is it a scam? Not really! These supplements are guaranteed to help you drop weight because each tea bag is filled with a supercharged laxative comprised of prunes, citrus, and dark roast coffee. You’ll destroy your pants by the time you finish the cup but look how lighter you look! </p>
<h3 id="HBm8A1"><strong>Invest in my mom blog</strong></h3>
<p id="BFryxj">My business plan is foolproof.</p>
<p id="VWexoi">My farm of content writers produce 57 posts a day and my site generates roughly 25 views a day. A name like Jared Goff could really boost my brand. While he isn’t a mother, Jared Goff did come from a mother so it’s all relatable.</p>
<h3 id="PUKZSM"><strong>Invest in my Ponzi scheme </strong></h3>
<p id="D0ceEy">My business plan is foolproof.</p>
<p id="3X3GrQ">It’s basically the fit tea idea but instead of teas, I sell spots in a made up group trying to lose weight. I sell them supplements, give them workouts each day which I pull from my Jared Goff Workout A Day calendar, and then encourage my customers to start their own groups while kicking a small taste up to me. </p>
<p id="t61q6W">If the dummies I went to high school with can do this on Facebook, then so can me and Jared. </p>
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<p id="lVfZWL"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/">If there’s one thing Gary Vee shouts about most on Instagram</a> (other than how he missed investing in Uber three times), it’s that you should always be closing (or something similar). Why not close on some amazing opportunities to make enough money to buy the Rams? Of course you wouldn’t buy the Rams, because that would be a massive pain in the ass. You’d have to see Roger Goodell’s egg face all the time and then listen to him just mouth-breathe an explanation on how the catch-rule will change this year.</p>
<p id="BDSBAx">Instead, invest in one of my ideas, Jared.</p>
<p id="zq0cKg">My business plan is foolproof.</p>
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/9/4/20848643/2019-los-angeles-rams-contract-extension-qb-jared-goff-investment-business-acumen-smart-money-dollurTG252019-08-15T10:11:13-05:002019-08-15T10:11:13-05:00McVay: Goff “makes the system what it is”
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<p>Sean McVay: “He makes the system what it is.”</p> <p id="AkLZvU">Odds are that unless you’re a <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a>’ fan, you probably don’t hold quarterback <span>Jared Goff</span> in the highest regard. Countless online articles and polls highlight that NFL experts and fans alike feel that <span>Carson Wentz</span> ,and even <span>Dak Prescott</span>, all of whom were drafted in 2016, are the superior signal-callers.</p>
<p id="5ghNPp">None of it really matters, but it’s out there. And it has been for some time. Dating back to <span>Goff</span>’s rookie year there was a significant amount of doubt, as Jeff Fisher & Co. seemingly did their best to tank Goff’s career along with their own. Goff would start seven games that season, lose every single one of them, throwing five touchdowns and seven interceptions on his way to being deemed a “bust” by many before the conclusion of the year. And probably well before that. </p>
<p id="9eX88d">Fast forward a couple of years, Fisher is gone, McVay is in, Goff is a two-time <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-pro-bowl">Pro Bowl</a> quarterback and it’s still not good enough. The positive, I suppose, is that he’s progressed from being a bust to being a “system quarterback.” He’s only good because Sean McVay is an offensive genius. He’s just managing not to blow it, really. </p>
<p id="3WDTq5">Heck, even legendary Rams’ running back Eric Dickerson - who figured <span>Sean Mannion</span> gave the Rams a better chance of winning in 2017 - isn’t sure he’s seen enough from Goff to warrant a massive payday (full clip from <em>The Dan Patrick Show</em> below). </p>
<blockquote><p id="tixDzO">I would give him another year. I want to see another year. I just believe that they’re too quick to pay these quarterbacks...they don’t want to pay the running back. They want to pay the quarterback. Quarterback has one good year, oh we’ve got to pay him! No doubt, we’ve got to pay him! He’s worth it! And then the next year, what happened to our franchise?</p></blockquote>
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<p id="wLHCac">In June, the <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> locked up their franchise QB (Wentz) on a four year extension worth $128M, including $66M in guarantees. And thus, speculation of Goff and Prescott’s potential pay days have come to the forefront. Dak is...not playing around...or maybe crazy. Hard to tell. </p>
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<p id="luobSr">We’ll soon find out what kind of change each QB receives, but rest assured that there will be skeptics questioning whether or not the system quarterback is truly worth it. </p>
<p id="nIyMXf">But not McVay, who addressed the media on Wednesday: </p>
<blockquote><p id="aIL89r">I mean, I think the world of him. I think everybody wants to talk about that. <strong>He makes the system what it is.</strong> We are able to do the things we are because we have the right ‘trigger man’ that can really do anything that we ask – in terms of changing the launch point, what types of concepts we want to activate, whether it be play action, the drop-back game, quick, intermediate, or down the field. He’s a special player, I think his production speaks for itself. <strong>I know I don’t want anybody else to be our quarterback</strong>. I feel really good about him leading the way for us. I think the most important thing is he knows he got the full support and belief of his teammates, coaches and we couldn’t be happier that he is our guy.</p></blockquote>
<p id="Dyszet">Goff finished the 2018 season with 4,688 passing yards (4th best among QB’s), 32 touchdowns (t-6th) to 12 interceptions, and a 101.1 QB rating — all of which were career bests, save for the INT’s. And dating back to end of his forgettable rookie year, he’s thrown 60 TD’s to 19 INT’s. </p>
<p id="KSK49l">Jared also spoke to the media on Wednesday and stated that there’s been no update on his own contract negotiations: “<em>Nope. Nothing. Nope</em>.” </p>
<p id="B0UlwO">And he, of course, is hopeful that Dak secures the bag. “<em>It’s great. I hope Dak gets as much as he can and good for him. I’m a friend of Dak’s and wish him nothing but the best.</em>”</p>
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/8/15/20806962/los-angeles-rams-2019-jared-goff-system-quarterback-contract-extension-dak-prescottBrandon Bate2019-08-14T10:00:00-05:002019-08-14T10:00:00-05:00Roster preview: QB Jared Goff, system quarterback
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<p>Sometimes... there is a man. And the LA Rams have him. Welcome superstar QB Jared Goff.</p> <p id="NR4D8G">A way out west, there was this fellah. A fellah I want to tell you about. A fellah by the name of...</p>
<p id="Fi673Z"><span>Jared Goff</span>.</p>
<p id="rrFHam">At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. Mr. Goff, he called himself the “The System QB”. Now, a “System QB” - that’s a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then there was a lot about the System QB that didn’t make a whole lot of sense. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that’s why I found the place so darned interestin’. They call Los Angeles the “City Of Angels.” I didn’t find it to be that, exactly. But I’ll allow there are some nice folks there. ‘Course I can’t say I’ve seen London, and I ain’t never been to France. And I ain’t never seen no queen in her damned undies, so the feller says. But I’ll tell you what - after seeing Los Angeles, and this here story I’m about to unfold, well, I guess I seen somethin’ every bit as stupefyin’ as you’d see in any of them other places. And in English, too. So I can die with a smile on my face, without feelin’ like the good Lord gypped me. Now this here story I’m about to unfold took place back in the early ‘90s - just about the time of our conflict with Sad’m and the I-raqis. I only mention it because sometimes there’s a man... I won’t say a hero, ‘cause, what’s a hero? But sometimes, there’s a man. And I’m talkin’ about the System QB here. Sometimes, there’s a man, well, he’s the man for his time and place. He fits right in there. And that’s the System QB, in Los Angeles. And even if he’s a talented man - and the System QB was most certainly that. Quite possibly the most talented dude in Los Angeles County, which would place him high in the runnin’ for most talented worldwide. But sometimes there’s a man, sometimes, there’s a man. Aw. I lost my train of thought here. But... aw, hell. I’ve done introduced him enough. </p>
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<p id="0h7L5p">The <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> have a star quarterback in Jared Goff — a guy that can win games with his talent.<a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/28/8934408/nfl-network-top-100-los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-system-qb-banana-republic"> He’s not a system QB, he’s not bust, </a>he’s the dude we’ve been looking for at QB. <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/31/20746337/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-jg16-clothing-line-logo-release-system-qb-nelson-spruce-model">JG16</a> is an unflappable leader that may seem unconventional in terms of starting NFL QBs, but he’s perfect for the LA Rams. </p>
<p id="TGDoKU">Goff is a California bro, for sure. But you know what? He’s <em>our</em> California bro.</p>
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<p id="eOgasK">In case you’re not familiar with his background, Jared grew up in Novato, California as a <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> fan. His father, Jerry Goff, played Major League Baseball. He drinks Coors Light and loves the movie “Malibu’s Most Wanted.” In short, Jared Goff has lived a pretty sweet life, save for getting <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2017/1/10/14212140/la-rams-qb-jared-goff-rookie-season-recap-scouting-report">his ass handed to him during the seven games he played his rookie season</a>.</p>
<p id="thtb1R">The LA Rams are a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>-caliber team that seems to live on <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/8/5/20755021/ringer-2019-fantasy-football-rankings-la-rams-shade-jared-goff-todd-gurley">the fringes of respectability</a>. Maybe it’s because the recently relocated LA Rams <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/8/5/20755282/2019-los-angeles-rams-offering-season-tickets-for-as-low-as-250">have a smaller fanbase</a>. Even with the potent talent on the <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/8/6/20755049/2019-nfl-draft-los-angeles-rams-53-man-roster-projection-prediction-depth-chart-training-camp">53-man roster,</a> many <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/8/6/20756787/2019-los-angeles-rams-espn-barnwell-super-bowl-hangover">NFL writers are expecting a decline</a> and <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/15/20694847/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-misses-cut-on-doug-farrars-top-11-quarterbacks-list">don’t even bother to rank Jared Goff as a top 10 quarterback</a>.</p>
<p id="BEYWXD">For a quarterback that ranked 4th in yards and tied for 6th in touchdowns last season, QB <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/8/3/20752581/los-angeles-rams-qb-jared-goff-narrative-super-bowl-liii-new-england-patriots-tom-brady">Jared Goff still seems like he’s being judged by his rookie year and not his current play</a>.</p>
<p id="YRi0HB"><a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/2018/12/29/18159554/jared-goff-overrated-rams-nfl-quarterback-tiny-baby-hands">The “overrated” criticisms surrounding Jared Goff</a> have been raised many times. Some argue that <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/23/20707193/2019-los-angeles-rams-nfl-jared-goff-carson-wentz-philadelphia-eagles">Goff wasn’t worth the #1 overall pick when Carson Wentz was available</a> and then when he’s playing, Goff relies too heavily on Rams Head Coach Sean McVay’s coaching and his throws are inaccurate when he’s under pressure. </p>
<p id="xF48RX"><em>Is </em>it the system and not the player? Could a guy like QB <span>Blake Bortles</span> step in and thrive under the coaching just like Goff?</p>
<p id="fHuTH2">No. Nope. Not a chance.</p>
<p id="T35N3u">Jared Goff is the dude at QB. And he’s the dude because he’s a great fit.</p>
<p id="G5v3HP">In regards to accuracy, this is a subject where Jared Goff continues to improve. Goff completed just 54.6% of his passes as a rookie and improved to 62.1% in his first year under Coach Sean McVay. Last season, Goff moved his completion percentage stat to 64.9%.</p>
<p id="tmEcY2">Pro Football Focus has a next-gen stat that analyzes the depth of each throw and compares it to the expected completion percentage. Goff was 9th in 2018 with a +3.3 difference of completion percentage and expected completion percentage. By comparison, QB <span>Andrew Luck</span> was +3.4.</p>
<p id="Ex6IWB">Does Goff need to improve his accuracy given <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/4/16/18410461/los-angeles-rams-transactions-jared-goff-contract-extension">the amount of money that he’s due to make in the upcoming seasons</a>? Absolutely. And he IS improving each season and this could very well be his true breakout year.</p>
<p id="r90AXX">At the end of last season, namely in the games against the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> and the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>, a strategy to foil the offensive scheme for the LA Rams was successful and derailed Goff’s momentum <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/7/11/20690002/los-angeles-rams-win-espy-award-best-game-chiefs-monday-night-football-instant-classic">that peaked in the MNF game</a> vs. the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>. </p>
<p id="N4dtmf">Goff’s pedestrian numbers at the tail end of the season could very well be scheme related (as well as RB <span>Todd Gurley</span> <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/4/3/18292858/la-rams-todd-gurley-knee-injury-arthritis-wear-tear-playoffs-super-bowl-cj-anderson-malcolm-brown">disappearing from the spotlight</a>) and McVay has surely spent his offseason developing a proactive response to this issue. </p>
<p id="of0icV">For the upcoming 2019 season, we will see a new Jared Goff. He’s bulked up and come October, he will turn 25 years-young. The kid is turning into a man and he’s getting better every day.</p>
<p id="vHlGTA">Jared Goff has shown time and time again that he has the pocket presence to adjust under pressure. Even when his throw isn’t perfect, he gives his excellent receivers a chance to make the catch. </p>
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<p id="GDxX2J">Jared Goff’s ability to stay in his spot until the defender is at the height of his momentum is an underrated element to his game. Goff will often move around in the pocket and then reset his feet when facing interior pressure. It may not be graceful, but it works.</p>
<h3 id="O6OPJh">Roster Battle</h3>
<p id="1WJjpz">Bortles, please.</p>
<h3 id="BJD6lC">Expectations</h3>
<p id="RRiOmt">Jared Goff can elevate his game to the elite level if he can see the field better this season. Has the game slowed down for young Jared? Will his accuracy improve once again? </p>
<p id="BacZiK">If good fortune rolls in the direction of Goff and company, he could easily win the season MVP award and then the Super Bowl. <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/04/tom-brady-aiming-for-rare-double-regular-season-mvp-super-bowl-mvp/">It could happen</a>.</p>
<h3 id="PWTOC9">Chances of making the roster (10/10)</h3>
<p id="5RmcHI">I will bet my beloved LA Rams chip clips on this one.</p>
<p id="2z8ZBL">Jared Goff isn’t <em>A</em> system QB. He’s <em>THE</em> System QB. The dude in LA. The man, if you will. And that is definitely something to cheer about.</p>
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<p>Something’s not adding up, and it’s not the math.</p> <p id="u4RbWU">Something doesn’t make sense.</p>
<p id="UnjBtN">Yesterday, <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a> HC Sean McVay made his most emphatic comments regarding a potential contract extension for QB <span>Jared Goff</span> by suggesting <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/6/13/18678111/los-angeles-rams-hc-sean-mcvay-qb-jared-goff-contract-extension-zero-percent-chance">an extension “will get done” and that there is a “zero percent chance” that he wouldn’t get an extension that Goff is “worthy of.”</a></p>
<p id="FxzUNd">While McVay isn’t principally involved in contract negotiations nor is General Manager Les Snead, he’s certain to be well-briefed on ongoing negotiations from Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Kevin Demoff and his Special Assistant Tony Pastoors who conduct those negotiations. This is especially to be the case when McVay knows of media engagements and has an opportunity to get the latest from Demoff. I say that only to reinforce that McVay isn’t likely to be speculating here but instead offering his take on Demoff’s most recent update to him.</p>
<p id="Ih3XgL">That raises a very simple question.</p>
<p id="7x95H6">If the Rams are 100% committed to extending Goff, why not do it this offseason?</p>
<p id="deEKup">Not doing so likely sees a potential deal increases in magnitude year-by-year. In just the last two years, we’ve seen the max deals for quarterbacks increase from something around $25m per year to potentially $35m. Waiting to commit to a deal this offseason, as multiple reporters have suggested the Rams are going to do, might push Goff’s deal beyond $35m.</p>
<p id="tsVc11"><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> QB <span>Russell Wilson</span>, <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> QB <span>Ben Roethlisberger</span> and, most relevantly, <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> QB <span>Carson Wentz</span> all signed extensions this offseason north of $30m per year. Next year’s free agent class includes <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> QB <span>Drew Brees</span>, <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Los Angeles Chargers</a> QB <span>Philip Rivers</span>, <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> QB <span>Tom Brady</span> and <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a> QB <span>Dak Prescott</span> who could all push the bar further. And there’s the chance the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> jump early onto a megadeal for QB <span>Patrick Mahomes</span> to reduce their costs by doing so a couple of seasons out in front.</p>
<p id="tuYgkK">So I asked that simple question on Twitter yesterday. If the Rams are 100% committed to extending Goff, why not do a deal now?</p>
<p id="X2jKwT">The overwhelming majority of responses broke down into two camps one of which undercuts McVay’s messaging and the other just being a misunderstanding of how deals like this work.</p>
<p id="P7e9EC">The first camp essentially suggested that the Rams in fact aren’t 100%. Whether it was learning from the extension for RB <span>Todd Gurley</span> that doing a deal that early before you need to can backfire if a player’s health deteriorates or that Goff needs to elevate his individual level of play, many simply suggested the Rams aren’t committed to that level as of yet.</p>
<p id="jD7h5i">The other group made some kind of suggestion that the salary cap in 2019 or 2020 inhibited a deal from getting done. </p>
<p id="HJnDnA">That’s just not the case.</p>
<p id="vLdiwl">There’s nothing preventing the Rams from signing Goff to an extension that doesn’t modify his 2019 or 2020 cap hits. That’s exactly what happened with the <span>Wentz</span> extension; the Eagles extended Wentz through 2024 but his 2019 and 2020 salaries didn’t increase at all. In fact, Wentz now will make less in 2020 than he would have under the fifth-year option by about $3,5m.</p>
<p id="sxWj7L">The same criteria held for Gurley when the Rams extended him. While they did up his pay in 2018 at the time of signing, Gurley will make about $0.5m less this year than he was scheduled to prior to his extension.</p>
<p id="kr1VWZ">So put bluntly, any restrictions the overall salary cap might impose have nothing to do with extending Goff. The Rams are free to extend him just as they did with Gurley, just as the Eagles did with Wentz. That they’re choosing not to is of their own volition.</p>
<p id="8b2D4H">Which leaves up nothing but uncomfortable answers as to that simple question.</p>
<p id="RX25bB">Why aren’t the Rams extending <span>Jared Goff</span> this offseason?</p>
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