Bonsignore: Jared Goff needs to give the Rams' offense a shot in the armBy VINCENT BONSIGNORE / STAFF COLUMNIST
We can argue till the Vince Lombardi Trophy is hoisted in Houston next February the reasons for – and the dynamics and merits of – the Rams’ decision to finally hand their quarterback keys over to rookie Jared Goff.
The former Cal Golden Bear will make his long-awaited debut at the Coliseum Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. More than eight months after the Rams identified him as the future face of the franchise, it’s Goff’s turn to finally make good on their faith and investment.
In the process, prop himself up alongside fellow rookie quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott, who have lapped him over the first 10 weeks of the season.
And maybe, just maybe be the catalyst to a Rams revival.
“It’s been a long time, it feels like, since I’ve gotten out there and played,” Goff said. “I’m excited to get back out there and play.”
We can debate whether Jeff Fisher should have pulled the trigger sooner to replace Case Keenum with Goff, the first overall pick in April’s draft and a quarterback the Rams invested six draft picks into acquiring.
Or argue he should have held off even longer.
There are valid points to either position.
But there is sobering evidence to suggest Fisher and the Rams aren’t just right in their decision, they really had no choice. That is, if they still have hope of turning their season around and pointing themselves back in the direction of a playoff run.
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