The humbling of Jared Goff began at Levi’s Stadium. Now it might host his best moment yet
LA TimesJared Goff sits on the bench in street clothes, hand on chin, while the Rams play at San Francisco in 2016. “But he’s handled things gracefully, and I think he’s done a great job of that his whole career.” On Sunday, Goff returns to Levi’s Stadium riding a wave of momentum. Two weeks ago at frenzied Ford Field, fans booed Stafford and chanted “Jar-ed Goff” as Lions beat the Rams, 24-23, for their first playoff win since 1991. “It’s just the way he’s made,” Campbell told reporters in Detroit this week, adding, “He does do a great job with it, and he does stay calm, he does stay cool, and he knows even if it feels a little shaky, a little rocky, it’ll smooth out.” Goff said Campbell was “the greatest leader I’ve been around.” Goff also has benefited from the creativity of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who Goff said has allowed him input in the offense. It allows me to really be a part of the plan.” Kyle Shanahan, in his seventh season as coach of the 49ers, told Bay Area reporters that Goff has “shown some of the stuff” he demonstrated when he played for the Rams, especially his first two seasons under McVay when he played at an “MVP-type level.” “When they give him a good scheme, when he’s got good people around him, Jared’s going to always find the spot,” Shanahan said.