Jared Goff doesn't want leaving the pocket to become a habitGary Klein
It’s time to step up.
No indiscriminate running backward, to the right or to the left.
Rams quarterback Jared Goff said Wednesday that one of his goals going into Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys was to stay in the pocket longer.
Goff said he was “flushed” from the pocket a little too quickly in the first three games.
“We’ve had some big plays off it,” he said, “but you don’t want to make that a habit.”
In last week’s 41-39 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, Goff made several impressive throws after leaving the pocket.
The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft mostly has thrived while leading the Rams to a 2-1 start.
WIth 817 yards passing, Goff ranks seventh in the NFL behind Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Eli Manning.
Goff credited coach Sean McVay’s play-calling and the teammates who have made plays after the catch.
“Like I said a million times, just try to get them the ball and let him make a play,” he said.
With Goff leading the way, the Rams’ offense generated 25 points in a victory over the Indianapolis Colts, 20 in a loss to the Washington Redskins and 41 in last week’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
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