Rams QB Jared Goff – Rams-Saints Postgame Quotes – September 15, 2019

(On what adjustments were made in the second half that allowed the Rams to score more points)

“A bunch of adjustments. I think we were kind of shooting ourselves in the foot there for a while. We had the good touchdown to (WR) Robert (Woods) that got called back. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it yet, but we thought it was a good play. That would have change the narrative in the first half, but It’s ok. I think anytime you win 27-9, you’re happy about it.”

(On what he thinks went on after the first half and how did they find their rhythm)

“It sometimes takes time. Again, I think we scored six (points) in the first half and were able to come away with a 27-9 win, and you’re happy about it no matter what. I think every game is different and this game took us a little while to find it. Frankly, I don’t think it really matters. We win, we win. If we find it early, you’d obviously love that, but anyway it happens, we are happy with it.”

(On what he was thinking when he seen WR Cooper Kupp breaking down field)

“I was shocked. I thought, he’s showing off some speed now, he looks good. He’s a great player. Broke that guy off pretty good in the open field and was able to make a play. I’m bummed he didn’t get the touchdown and I had to steal it from him, but it was a good play, really good play.”

(On being in the red zone three times in the first half and coming away with six points and if ever questions the situation the team is in)

“No. I think we’ve been in a lot of situations now with (Head Coach) Sean (McVay) and this offense as a whole – whether it’s good or bad, indifferent, it’s all good learning and good to just push through and move forward. Obviously, we want to come away with touchdowns in the red zone, that’s something that is a priority for us. We did at the end of the game, we were able to flip the switch towards the end of the game and make it happen.”

(On when OL Austin Blythe went down and OL Jamil Demby came in on how he thought they did)

“(OL Jamil) Demby did a good job. He stepped in their really good. I think he had one play he’d like to have back, other than that, he did a great job. He may have to be in there for a little bit longer, hopefully we can get (OL) Austin (Blythe) back at some point, pretty soon. He’s going to do a great job, I’m excited for it.”

(On if the play to Kupp before the half loosened up things)

“I think anytime you’re able to hit those balls down the field, it definitely gives you that confidence booster moving forward. Me and him are so much on the same page. At this point, we think intuitively with each other. What’s the word? Telepathy (laughs). I don’t know If it’s quite that far, but we are on the same page right now as well as the other receivers.”

(On how the defense did against the Saints)

“Hell of a day, hell of a day for them. I know (QB) Drew (Brees) was out. Even so, the way they did their thing and put pressure on the quarterback and made plays in the backend, tackled well. When they do that, it makes our job easy. It’s really exciting for them moving forward.”

(On what he was seeing or hearing when he fumbled the ball)

“I wasn’t hearing anything or seeing anything. I though it was a fumble. I was hoping they would call it incomplete, but out of my hands I thought it was a fumble. We might have got away with one.”

(On the long pass to Cooks and why doesn’t he do it more often)

“Yeah, we should huh? Those are fun. It was a good play, something we talked about throughout the week, just taking a shot early. We were able to catch one of their guys flatfooted and (WR) Brandin (Cooks) did the rest. Just laid one out there for him and he made a good play.”

(On if the play to Cooks was drawn-up or did he wing it)

“Not quite that loosely. There is a lot of practice that goes into where we want to hit that ball and where we want to throw it. I think we got that matchup we wanted and was able to take advantage of it.”

(On if he’s ever had the same connections in college as he does with the Rams receivers)

“Absolutely. I think at every level you kind of have that. I’m lucky to have that with about three or four guys right now and it’s a special thing. I think furthermore on (WR) Cooper (Kupp), we do give him a lot of freedom with his routes. Being able to be on the same page when he does have that freedom is huge.”

(On what went through his mind when he heard QB Drew Brees was out)

“Honestly, I didn’t know until (QB) Teddy (Bridgewater) came in the game. I’m thinking about him and I told him I’m hoping for the best and I am. I’m hoping that he comes back. He’s a great player for the league, the face of the league and somebody that we need in the league. I’m hoping for the best for him.”

(On what it means to start the season 2-0 heading to Cleveland)

“It’s been great. I think anytime you can win a game on the road like we talked about last week and then, have a tough opponent like the Saints come in here and put a complete game together and get a win, it’s awesome. I feel good, got a good opponent in Cleveland new week, at Cleveland going to be another tough one but we will show up ready to play.”