Rams 2017 preview: Position-by-position analysis

QUARTERBACK
It’s finally time to learn the truth about Jared Goff. As a rookie in 2016, he went 0-7 as a starter and got battered while he played behind a dreadful offensive line. Goff’s protection, and pass-game targets, have improved. Most importantly, so have his teachers, as the Rams added a head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach who have recent experience with successful NFL quarterbacks. There’s every reason to expect improvement from Goff this season. I