Playing not to lose backfires for Rams, Jeff Fisher

Playing not to lose backfires for Rams, Jeff Fisher

By VINCENT BONSIGNORE / STAFF COLUMNIST

Given everything Jeff Fisher could have said about Jared Goff's first career NFL start Sunday, what Fisher chose to say said everything you need to know about the Rams’ coach.

“As far as Jared’s concerned, he did a really good job,” Fisher began. “No delay-of-games.”

It was classic Fisher, a defensive-minded coach whose offensive philosophy seems to be making sure the offense doesn't screw anything up for the defense.

Hence Goff being asked to do little more than what his predecessor, Case Keenum, was asked to do the first nine games of the season.

As in throwing short, safe passes rather than taking chances down the field. Playing carefully. Deliberately.

Which is why Fisher went right to the mistake card when assessing Goff's first start.

And why Fisher immediately pointed out Goff's lack of mistakes.

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