September 01, 2016 06:49AM | Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 35,781
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It seems that you are raising 3 separate issues in this post, max.
1) Keenum was previously a UDFA and has "bounced around". Acquired in a trade for a 7th rounder and was a mere backup for most of last year. All true. But now totally irrelevant, since he has grown and has now earned starter status. Wasn't even close.
2) Goff has not received the quality of coaching and development that other rookie QB's have received. You may have a point there, but that will be determined as this season unfolds. I think it's fair to say that most of us expected Goff to be further along at this point. Perhaps Fisher and GW's decision to have him start his career by taking a drink from a fire hose might prove to be a mistake. Everybody knows that I consider Fisher to be on a prove it year.
3) Should Goff start tonight? I say, hell yeah. Not only start but play through the 3rd qtr. The kid needs the snaps in order to grow. To gain confidence. No other way for him to get it. Keenum doesn't need the snaps. I think he's more than ready. Mannion is gonna be our 3rd stringer and can just get by with mop up duty in the 4th qtr. It's up to Goff to keep his head on a swivel and his various teammates to protect him. Can't treat him like a china doll. It would be embarrassing for him.
Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!
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