Despite the struggles, putting Jared Goff on the bench ‘was never part of the consideration’, says Sean McVay

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay admitted on Monday that his willingness to call Jared Goff after a 23-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers was a departure from his usual post-game comments , but McVay said he was convinced his fifth-year quarterback could take it.

“I wouldn’t say things if I didn’t know there were broad shoulders to be able to handle it,” McVay said, adding, “maybe even if it was a little different approach, I think it was something that was honest, I know he’s capable of correcting.

“On the contrary, I think it’s a reflection of the confidence that I have, because I can demand it in some of these contexts, whether in public or in private with our team.

After Sunday’s loss to the injury-plagued Niners, McVay wasn’t blamed – a typical move for the fourth-year coach – but instead said bluntly: “Our quarterback needs to take better care of football . “

Goff intercepted two passes and lost a fumble to the Niners, who beat the Rams in four straight games and also handed them their first loss at SoFi Stadium.

It was also the second time in the last four games that Goff has produced multiple turnovers in a loss. In Week 8, Goff had four turnovers – two interceptions and two fumbles – in a 28-17 loss to the Dolphins.

McVay said he hadn’t considered putting Goff on the bench, who has four seasons remaining on an extension that guarantees $ 110 million, in either of the loss-riddled with turnover.

“If I thought it would be the best thing to do to just take a deep breath and walk away, then I would say maybe, but not in either of those situations, as both reflected in sort of an opportunity where there was some playing made to come back to it, ”McVay said. “Therefore [Sunday], that was never part of the consideration, nor really for Miami. “

The Rams are 7-4 and remain in the race to win NFC West as they prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals 6-5 on Sunday at State Farm Stadium.

This season, Goff completed 67.2% of his passes (15th overall) and had 16 touchdowns (17th). Goff also lost 14 turnovers – 10 interceptions and four fumbles – which ties him to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​for the second-most turnovers in the NFL. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has lost 18 turnovers, the most in the league.