Hawkpower":2p27a8ux said:
I think many here are selling Goff short
Yeah he has some limitations, especially when pressured in the pocket, but he played the position well overall.
- Jared Goff throws a pretty football from a pristine pocket.
That is where his skillset ends.
- Struggles to read coverages. McVay has to tell him the coverage over the headset, by getting to the LoS faster before the headset turnsoff.
- Any ounce of pressure he wilts. In today's NFL, that is what you would call a fatal flaw.
- Milquetoast personality, couldn't lead a troupe of kindergartners.
- Doesn't feel the rush well, which can lead to unnecessary sacks, fumbles, and INTs. (Pressure he doesn't see.)
- Consistently struggles in 3rd and long situations, when he can't be hidden on boots and playaction.
- Unwilling runner, and when he does run it's not a pretty sight.
McVay had to work overtime to prop up Goff. He was sick of it.
Stafford isn't all-world (though his arm talent is), but he doesn't have to be elite for the Rams to win a SuperBowl. The Rams are the best team in the NFL. He just needs to be 12-15. McVay may elevate him to top 10. He elevated Goff, so it could very well happen for Stafford.
If I were a Rams fan, the only thing I would be worried about with this trade is can Stafford stay healthy. Stafford's health will decide if this is a good trade or not.