Here’s PhillyRam...
Well, McVay better be careful that he doesn't put too much on Stafford.
One area, from a big picture perspective, where Goff has an advantage on Stafford is that Goff's weaknesses, either perceived or real, prevents coaches from putting everything on him. Thus he will lead a more balanced attack.
Meaning, Stafford has likely suffered from the same issues guys like Marino, Elway, Manning, and now even a guy like Wilson deals with. Coaches unrealistic expectations that their QBs can carry their team by themselves.
Just look at Don Shula. The guy won SB's with Griese or Morrall, throwing the ball 15 times a game and running guys like Csonka, Kiick and Morris 40 times a game. Hell, even went to a SB with David Woodley.
He gets Marino, and sure he made it to the SB in his 2nd year, but each year after he becomes more pass happy, never gives Marino a ground game, and they never sniff another SB.
And sure the game began to change into a passing game, but then look at Elway. He did carry multiple teams to SBs, but were always beaten by better all around teams who ran the ball down their throats. Once Elway's skills diminished, Denver found a ground game and built a more balanced team... Result? They win two SBs.
Peyton Manning had a disappointing post season record when you consider how great a QB he was. And what happens? Both SB winning teams he did play on, those yrs were carried in the post season by a ground game. The year he won with the Colts their ground attack carried them in an upset win over the Ravens then again dominated in the SB. Of course with the Bronco's the D carried them, but also a balanced offense.
So point is, don't be surprised if Goff and the Lions have more team success than many now might think they will.... And not saying they are a playoff team. Just saying people think they only could win 5 w/ Stafford, so Goff certainly will win only 2 or 3... Don't be surprised of they still win 5 or 6 or maybe a few more. Detroit will be forced to be a more balanced offense, making them better.
Conversely if McVay gets carried away and starts throwing it 45 times a game, the Rams may not end up with a much better record than in recent years when we all thought they disappointed.
