{"id":74025,"date":"2019-10-04T06:36:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T10:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=74025"},"modified":"2019-10-04T06:36:14","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T10:36:14","slug":"jared-goff-reaches-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/10\/04\/jared-goff-reaches-milestone\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Rams’ Jared Goff Reaches Milestone and No One Noticed"},"content":{"rendered":"

In last week’s match-up versus pregame 1-2 underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>, Los Angeles Rams<\/a> quarterback Jared Goff<\/a><\/strong> threw two touchdowns. Normally not a particularly big deal except heading into the game Goff \u2014 already 8th-ranked in franchise yards and touchdowns \u2014 trailed a familiar name in touchdown passes by just one. By game’s end, Jared Goff had surpassed another Rams franchise and Super Bowl-reaching quarterback, Vince Ferragamo<\/a><\/strong>, 71-70. Unfortunately, the Rams were upset 55-40, Goff fumbled in his fourth consecutive game, threw three interceptions with an embarrassing quarterback rating of just 40.7 and nobody noticed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams Jared Goff Reaches Milestone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why No One Noticed: Reason One<\/h3>\n

When longtime die-hard Los Angeles Rams fans think of the all-time greatest players in the history of their team, it\u2019s a <\/span><\/span><\/span>good<\/span><\/span><\/span> bet that running backs top the list in terms of both quality and quantity. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Defensive linemen have also been a constant. <\/span><\/span><\/span>A<\/span><\/span><\/span> handful of top-shelf<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0receivers <\/span><\/span><\/span>and offensive linemen <\/span><\/span><\/span>also <\/span><\/span><\/span>make the cut. <\/span><\/span><\/span>T<\/span><\/span><\/span>he <\/span><\/span><\/span>quarterback <\/span><\/span><\/span>positio<\/span><\/span><\/span>n <\/span><\/span><\/span>usually proves to be the most debatable <\/span><\/span><\/span>position <\/span><\/span><\/span>among fans <\/span><\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span><\/span>understandably so.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Take the actual stats on the Rams franchise quarterbacks career passing list<\/a>. The numbers boldly announce that Jim Everett<\/a><\/strong> leads <\/span><\/span><\/span>in most <\/span><\/span><\/span>of the <\/span><\/span><\/span>major <\/span><\/span><\/span>franchise <\/span><\/span><\/span>categories. However, <\/span><\/span><\/span>when you take part in any such <\/span><\/span><\/span>discussion <\/span><\/span><\/span>it\u2019s quickly learned that <\/span><\/span><\/span>he\u2019s not the consensus top choice. That spot, too, varies but usually between Roman Gabriel<\/a><\/strong> and Kurt Warner<\/a><\/strong>. As recently as a month ago, I’ve had to defend that Everett belongs among the Rams all-time top 10 quarterbacks. Of course, he does but the simple mention says a lot.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Warner reached two Super Bowls for the then-St. Louis Rams and another with the Arizona Cardinals. He often gets the nod for successfully bringing the franchise its third championship. Gabriel is a fan favorite despite never reaching the ultimate game. Bob Waterfield<\/a><\/strong> and Norm Van Brocklin<\/a><\/strong> led the Rams to their first and second championships, respectively. Hard not to compare their pre-Super Bowl era accomplishments to what quarterbacks must face with today’s bigger, faster and stronger defensive fronts. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, it’s extremely difficult to get overly excited about a position category that has Tony Banks<\/a><\/strong> in its top 12.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Why No One Noticed: Reason Two<\/h3>\n

Reading on, try and understand that the Rams mostly have a history of playing it safe where quarterbacks are concerned. They’re willing to take risks, within reason, when obtaining talent through high draft selections or free agency. One catch, they must feel confident in what they’re getting. Aiming at the stars while fearing the unknown is not something they make a habit of practicing. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

During the 2016 NFL draft season, there was the question of Jared Goff or Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> as the Rams held the first overall pick. Even recommended by current NFL analyst Kurt Warner, Goff was to be their safe pick. Wentz, the mobile small school prospect most knew little about, had impressive college highlights. But those same highlights also exposed the recklessness that can accompany dual-threat types. Wentz now struggles with remaining healthy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Seeking out the safe pick or free agent signing has its advantages and disadvantages. One main advantage is that whoever starts for the Rams will likely have an arm and throw accurately enough. A major disadvantage, it’s very hard to be consistently successful without a very good to great offensive line. But isn’t this true of every NFL team? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Excluding Year 1 of course, this is #Rams<\/a> Jared Goff's stat line each of the last three 1st-quarter seasons. Included is the TFL and QB Hits categories to enhance the significance of how important offensive line play is…and it doesn't simply affect him but RB, in-game adjust.. pic.twitter.com\/8OJ8JhtOti<\/a><\/p>\n

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