July 27, 2019 10:50AM
Bortles is not an accurate passer. And when looking at how that impacts his "fit" in this system, the WCO doesn't historically require the strongest arm, but accuracy (to include being able to throw with anticipation) is paramount. That allows for RAC which is crucial.

Where McVay's offense is different than the old WCO is it also stretches the field vertically. He takes a lot more deep shots and so to do what the Rams currently do requires a passer who is not only accurate but who has enough arm to place the ball down field.

Enter Goff. Who meets all those requirements. Goff is a big part of the reason McVay's offense is so good with the Rams. A lesser QB would still give us a good offense under his superb coaching and scheming, but not what we are seeing. An example of what I'm talking about is the Skins' offense in his OC years...

2013 (Kyle Shanahan was OC) 23rd in points.
2014 (Sean McVay) 26th in points.
2015 (Sean McVay) 10th in points.
2016 (Sean McVay) 12th in points.

Commensurate with the rise in points above was the rise of Cousins. Who was accurate but who lacked the ability to stretch the field vertically like the Rams do now. His Rams offenses...

2017 Rams 1st in points (478!!!).
2018 Rams 2nd in points (527!!!).

Goff, again, is a huge part of the reason this offense is so different (enormous usage of wideouts with very little TE usage like he had in Washington) and why it is so potent.

McVay would never consider that no matter how good Bortles might look in preseason. Because Bortles is not only inaccurate but he's also quite streaky which is a combination that can drive a guy who runs a surgical passing game like McVay crazy.
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  Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

RockRam2018July 27, 2019 05:38AM

  Re: Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

Rams43441July 27, 2019 05:51AM

  Controversy

leafnose469July 27, 2019 05:56AM

  Re: Prediction: You're wrong

NewMexicoRam369July 27, 2019 05:57AM

  Ditto...

GlacieRam335July 27, 2019 12:09PM

  But how about this?

JamesJM391July 27, 2019 03:04PM

  Re: But how about this?

bigjimram21258July 27, 2019 09:47PM

  Ummm, yeah, I think that too. (nm)

JamesJM398July 27, 2019 10:35PM

  Well. Ya'll said the same thing when I predicted Rams would sign Bortles.

RockRam278July 28, 2019 10:21AM

  Re: Well. Ya'll said the same thing when I predicted Rams would sign Bortles.

Classicalwit263July 29, 2019 02:14PM

  I totally agree

Los Angeles Lenny357July 27, 2019 06:14AM

  Re: If you just look at them as player a & b....

spagsbacker327July 27, 2019 06:17AM

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RamsFanSinceLA371July 29, 2019 01:55PM

  Bortles to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff: hmmm?

Anonymous User393July 27, 2019 06:30AM

  Re: Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

zn343July 27, 2019 06:41AM

  How is going to get on the field in regular season to....

roman18310July 27, 2019 06:57AM

  I agree...Bortles might be very good...but Goff is better fit.

SunTzu_vs_Camus255July 28, 2019 01:45AM

  Preseason got a little more interesting

IowaRam304July 27, 2019 07:42AM

  Re: Preseason got a little more interesting

Atlantic Ram265July 27, 2019 10:53AM

  Re: Preseason got a little more interesting

bigjimram21420July 27, 2019 09:51PM

  Sounds good to me. NM

Atlantic Ram257July 28, 2019 02:03PM

  My prediction

reggae288July 27, 2019 07:45AM

  Bortles plays if Goff gets hurt or it is a blowout.

David Deacon295July 27, 2019 08:04AM

  hahaha....dont quit your day job

Rampage2K-346July 27, 2019 08:36AM

  I believe I understand the spirit of your prediction, and I think it's quite possible.

Saguaro355July 27, 2019 08:48AM

  Re: Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

oldmanram353July 27, 2019 09:52AM

  Re: Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

Classicalwit291July 27, 2019 10:43AM

  I"m Not Sure He'll Play that Much in Preseason

RamBill341July 27, 2019 10:45AM

  Re: I"m Not Sure He'll Play that Much in Preseason

stlramman394July 28, 2019 10:23AM

  Re: I"m Not Sure He'll Play that Much in Preseason

stlramman313July 28, 2019 10:26AM

  Re: The reason that won't happen

merlin301July 27, 2019 10:50AM

  Re: Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

stlrams13416July 27, 2019 02:38PM

  Not based on day 1

The Professor331July 27, 2019 03:34PM

  Slim to none

Suh-weet!249July 27, 2019 03:34PM

  Let’s see what McVay plus Bortles equals before extending Goff

GarlicExile264July 27, 2019 03:41PM

  Re: You made a funny ...most QBs still in league were somebody in college

BumRap275July 27, 2019 07:20PM

  Its possible: But only with the fans . . .

stlramz282July 28, 2019 09:55AM

  please check this out

ferragamo79335July 28, 2019 12:35PM

  Don't see it happening

moklerman409July 29, 2019 02:25PM

  I have no doubt Bortles will really benefit from the Rams coach I gotta and culture, but

tonyde241July 29, 2019 02:31PM

  Re: Prediction: Bortles is going to play his way into a QB controversy with Goff

rfip the second403July 29, 2019 04:34PM