Aside from their abysmal outing in Week 4, the Los Angeles Rams have enjoyed quite a resurgence on offense to begin the 2020 NFL season thanks to the efforts of quarterback Jared Goff and head coach Sean McVay.
McVay has provided ample proof of why he remains as one of the most brilliant offensive minds in the NFL with his playbook of tricks. Meanwhile, Goff looks much more comfortable under center than he did during the bulk of the 2019 campaign.
The Rams are looking to complete a sweep of the NFC East when hit the road to take on the Washington Football Team in Week 5. It seems head coach Ron Rivera is not overlooking those in charge of L.A.’s offense.
Rivera feels that McVay has entrusted Goff with much more responsibility under center than when they first paired up, via Stu Jackson of the team’s website:
“They’re kind of getting away a little bit from some of the stuff that they did Jared’s first couple years with Sean, and I think they’re putting a little bit more on his shoulders,” Rivera said on a conference call with Rams beat writers Wednesday. “I think that’s part of Jared’s growth, is that Sean’s trusting him more and more, Sean’s putting him in position to make more and more decisions. And as soon as those two guys get together, I mean, who knows? You could have a relationship there like they have in New Orleans between Sean Payton and Drew Brees.”
Rivera added that Goff and McVay have the potential to form quite a dynamic duo for the long haul:
“That’s the kind of relationship you could see,” Rivera said of McVay and Goff. “A young guy developing with another young coach, and those two could be there for 10 to 15 years, and you could have a dynamic duo. That’s what they have in New Orleans. I mean, it’s as good a duo as a quarterback and head coach that I’ve seen since (Patriots Head Coach Bill) Belichick and (QB Tom) Brady.”
This is certainly some high praise coming from Rivera given the comparisons he made. Although they may still be a long way from establishing any sort of dynasty, there is no denying the immediate success Goff and McVay have enjoyed early on.
The offense will have their work cut out trying to get back on track against a stingy Washington defense that is giving up the seventh-fewest total yards (338.3) and fourth-fewest passing yards (208.5)
