Rams finally hit the field, sense a 'different culture'By Alden Gonzalez
Jared Goff can very easily relate to the likes of Mitchell Trubisky, DeShaun Watson and Pat Mahomes. It was just last year that the Los Angeles Rams' franchise quarterback was experiencing the grueling, probing circuit of pre-draft meetings and workouts that Trubisky, Watson and Mahomes just went through.
"I feel bad for these kids," Goff, the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, told reporters from the Rams facility. "I look back, even talking to some of these quarterbacks, I'm like, 'I feel you, I feel you. Just make it through. It's not fun, but it's ultimately worth your while.'"
It worked out for Goff monetarily, but the Rams are still waiting for it to pay dividends on the field.
In some respect, Tuesday marked the beginning of that pursuit.
A new beginning.
The Rams kicked off their veteran minicamp on Tuesday, which meant rookie coach Sean McVay was finally able to step on the field with his new team.
"It was great," McVay said. "You're quickly reminded why you love coaching so much."
Lamarcus Joyner (going from slot corner to free safety), Robert Quinn (defensive end to outside linebacker), Greg Robinson (left tackle to right tackle) and Rob Havenstein (right tackle to right guard) finally got to work out at their new positions. Left tackle Andrew Whitworth, wide receiver Robert Woods, outside linebacker Connor Barwin and cornerback Kayvon Webster began to play with their new teammates. And Goff executed several different throws, which marked his first official on-field preparation for the most important season of his life.
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