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3 reasons why Jared Goff needs to start for the Rams

By Maher Ayoub

Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) on his sidelines during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Rams 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) on his sidelines during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Rams 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher reacts during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher reacts during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Jeff Fisher may not have enough time to wait on Goff

After success as a player and an assistant in the NFL, Jeff Fisher took over as the head coach for the first time in 1994. Fisher showed upside as a young coach for Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, and went on to spend 15 years in Nashville. Fisher was let go and moved on to coach the St. Louis Rams in 2012.

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With the Rams, Fisher took over a young team and improved the defense immensely in his first few years. In his first year, he posted an optimistic 7-8-1 record, a five-win improvement from the previous year. The Rams were competitive in every game but one, and Rams management and fans alike expected a winning season in 2013.

In 2013, the team looked almost the same as it had in the year before. The defense was blossoming heavily under Fisher, but the offense remained stagnant. The Rams finished 7-9 which was good for last place in the NFC West. Fisher went on to post a very disappointing 6-10 season with the team in 2014, and many Rams fans grew weary of Fisher and his coaching ability.

Then after yet another mediocre 7-9 season last season, many critics were calling for the head of Fisher in the offseason. Fisher had just six winning teams in 20 seasons coaching in the NFL to that point. What was even worse was Fisher’s teams lack of discipline on the field. The Rams were full of young draft picks, and although many of them looked to be budding stars, Fisher didn’t seem to have full control of the reins.

This is undoubtedly a make or break season for Fisher, who finds himself in a warm seat just one game into the season. If the Rams aren’t able to show substantial progress this season, Fisher could be out of a job. That is even more incentive to promote Goff and see what he can do for the team in 2016. With a retooled defense, Fisher hopes to get back to his formula for winning in the NFL.

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Ideally, Fisher would have Goff hand the ball off as many times as possible and give his rookie quarterback a chance to manage the game. With a strong defensive front seven, Fisher can capitalize on having two young playmakers on offense to keep his team in games. With a terrible performance in their opener, the Rams need to pick things up as soon as they can. That probably means Goff needs a shot at starting sooner rather than later.

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