Goff's numbers are gaudy....again. And if he finishes the year with those kinds of numbers (he will), and gets a couple of playoff wins, he'll be considered in the top 5 of QBs that are generally called elite.
What's impressive is how at whatever level he plays, he progresses every year. That's what the elite QBs do. It ceases being about sizzling passes that fly at seeming supersonic speeds, or highlight reel runs, and becomes more about consistency, accuracy, and decision making.
But even with the numbers, Goff won't be seen as elite in his own right until the Rams win in the playoffs.
The "game manager" label was never fair or accurate, and you sure don't hear that term leveled at him any more. He can make every throw, make plays on the run, and is cool as ice. And his consistency is becoming top flight.
Other QBs can have a good 1st or even 2nd year, and then they seem to quickly plateau and level off or fade. Dak Prescott and Carr come to mind. I'd bet a nickle that the same will happen to Darnold because he's such a turnover machine.
It's even more satisfying when our rookie bust turns into a top level QB almost over night and just keeps going on an upward trajectory. Rams are set for the the next decade at that position.
