By: Jeff Smith | 2 hours ago
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While the original argument in Los Angeles Rams camp was whether it would be veteran quarterback Case Keenum or rookie Jared Goff under center in Week 1, it seems that the argument may have shifted just a bit.
After a poor, and then mediocre showing in his first two preseason games, it’s become pretty apparent that Keenum is indeed the team’s current starter. Unfortunately for Goff, it seems that things haven’t gone nearly as planned, as Jason Cole of Bleacher Report stated that the former Cal quarterback is sitting as No. 3 on the depth chart behind Sean Mannion as well.
Jared Goff is currently not the Rams’ starting quarterback and may not be the No. 2 according to sources, I talked to. Two coaches admitted Goff’s talent is obvious and he will eventually be the starter. But he’s also not ready to take over. Veteran Case Keenum is still running the L.A. offense. Goff is often being outperformed by second-year pro Sean Mannion in practice. Goff was the No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft but there’s no guarantee he’ll be the No. 1 quarterback any time soon.
Obviously, this shows two different things. The first is that the Rams really have no interest in rushing Goff along before he’s ready. The second is that Mannion, who completed 18-of-25 passes for 147 yards with three touchdown passes and one interception in his preseason debut, has taken strides forward after his first NFL season.
Goff will still be the focal point throughout the rest of Rams training camp, as well as their final two preseason games, but fans may want to prepare themselves to not see him on the field for a regular season game anytime soon.
