The grateful negotiations of Rams Goff remained in-house

MILLE OAKS, Calif. – Jared Goff was among many spectators to have witnessed the negotiation of a contract involving several NFL stars, including Dallas Cowboys quarter Dak Prescott, attracting the attention of the public during the off season.

On Wednesday, one-quarter of the Los Angeles Rams admitted that he was happy that the negotiations for his own extension of $ 134 million, lasting four years, including a record $ 110 million guarantee , do not belong to them.

"Here we had something going on between us that was not about people outside this building," Goff said. "I enjoyed it and I appreciate it for that."

Goff enters the fourth season of his five-year rookie contract. He was to earn $ 4.3 million this season and $ 22.8 million in 2020. This money will now be combined with its expansion and spread over six seasons.

"It's great for him," said Rams coach Sean McVay. "It's something that demonstrates a commitment we've always felt for him."

Goff, 24, laughed when asked if he had any major purchases planned with his historic payday. "Put it on the stock market," he said, chuckling.

The schedule for an extension of Goff was advanced after the Philadelphia Eagles had reached a $ 128 million extension over four years, with a $ 109.9 million guarantee. Carson Wentz, who was selected second behind Goff in the 2016 draft.

Negotiations between representatives of Rams and Goff, who also negotiated the Wentz agreement, intensified at the start of the training camp in July.

"The process has been long," said Goff, who is now tied to the Rams until 2024. "I'm so glad it's done, it's such a relief."

Goff has not yet signed the extension, but should do so before the Rams start Friday for North Carolina, where they will open the season Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

"I feel good," said Goff, when asked if his contract with the record had caused distractions in the match preparation. "When the talks were held at the beginning, I think you feel different emotions: you are happy and excited, I think you are almost overwhelmed.I think at this point, the talks and the figures are in my head for so long that it's over, now you can just relax and play. "

Goff has defeated a tough rookie season, including seven winless starts under former coach Jeff Fisher, to prove himself as a franchise quarterback.

In two seasons with McVay, Goff totaled 8,492 yards and 60 touchdowns with 19 steals. He led the Rams to back-to-back division titles and their first appearance at the Super Bowl since 2001.

Last season, Goff earned a perfect score of 158.3 in the Minnesota Vikings victory in Week 4. He completed 26 of 33 passes for a total of 465 yards and five touchdowns. He followed with a thriller during Week 11, when he racked up 413 yards and four touchdowns in a 54-51 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.

However, after leading the Rams to a division victory against the Cowboys and a victory in overtime New Orleans Saints in the Superdome to win the NFC championship, Goff failed in the Super Bowl.

In a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots, Goff completed 19 of 38 passes for 229 yards with an interception. He was fired four times.

When asked on Wednesday what his distance was from the quarterback who could win a Super Bowl, Goff replied, "Let's hope it's not very far at all."

McVay, who is linked to Goff during the 2023 season after signing his own extra time before the training camp, expressed confidence that Goff's trajectory remains oriented in a positive direction.

"Everything he's done from the point of view of the action [last season] "It's only just beginning," said McVay.