Jared Goff deserves more credit for contract approach entering training camp

Sooner or later, the Los Angeles Rams will need to address the contract situation with Jared Goff.

Words cannot even describe the excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Rams entering training camp this week, as there’s nothing the defending NFC champions would love more than to earn another trip to the Super Bowl a few months from now.

Unlike last summer, the Rams can breath a sigh of relief knowing that Aaron Donald‘s contract situation isn’t going to be a popular topic of discussion during training camp since the back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year will be present this time around instead of holding out.

Of course, this doesn’t mean there won’t be a few other topics on the minds of Rams fans, whether it happens to be what to expect from Todd Gurley‘s knee or simply if Dante Fowler Jr. can make a case for a long-term deal.

Not to mention, Jared Goff‘s contract situation is expected to be a popular topic as well over the next couple of weeks, especially when seeing some of the quarterback deals that have already taken place this offseason.

Despite some early concerns following a rough rookie campaign in 2016 that consisted of the former California star going 0-7 as a starter, Goff has worked his way into the conversation of being one of the league’s top quarterbacks over the last two seasons.

Don’t think so? Just take a look at the fact that Goff has helped the high-powered offenses of the Rams become one of the best in the league since 2017, and it’s easy to make the case for a hefty extension.

As for when that potential extension could take place, well that seems to be the biggest mystery surrounding Goff and the Rams since there haven’t been any reports of discussions.

And while some fans would normally express concern over this situation potentially causing drama, Goff deserves plenty of credit for the way he’s been handling the situation not just heading into camp, but the entire offseason.

Most recently when asked about the situation, Goff continued to sound laid back about the entire situation, and seemed pretty confident that in time, the deal would take care of himself.

While some critics will rightfully point out the fact that Goff came up short when it mattered the most for Los Angeles during Super Bowl 53, it’s still difficult to ignore the 60 touchdown passes compared to just 19 interceptions over the last two seasons, all while posting a 24-7 record.

So with all this in mind, why wouldn’t Goff feel confident over a deal coming at some point since the Rams would be absolutely foolish not to keep the former No. 1 pick around for the long run?