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NFL: Biggest questions facing the NFC West in 2017

By Eric Robinson

Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares to take the snap against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares to take the snap against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Rams: Are there enough weapons around quarterback Jared Goff?

The rookie season for the 2016 1st overall pick was a rough one.

Goff went 0-7 in his seven starts this past season and completed 54.6% of his passes with five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Goff also passed for 200 yards or less in five of his seven starts. That was a result of a combination of objectives. One main reason was the fact that the Rams had little resourceful weapons around the young quarterback in 2016.

May 22, 2017; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) carries the ball during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2017; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett (81) carries the ball during organized team activities at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

With the departure of the team’s leading receiver last season, Kenny Britt, to free agency, the Rams made it a priority to stock the shelves with weapons to help the progression of Goff. The team drafted three bodies for the passing game (WRs Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds, TE Gerald Everett) and signed another in free agency (WR Robert Woods).

One thing is for certain, the Rams made an effort to support their franchise quarterback, but even with the new names on the roster, many question whether the team did enough.

At this point, there is no proven #1 receiver and a lack of a run game does not make things any easier. Golf’s progression is key in year two, and the Rams hope that the added skill in the passing game will prove to be enough for Goff to grow as a passer.

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