After leading the Rams to the playoffs in 2017 and 2018, Jared Goff looked like he was a budding star in Los Angeles. He made two Pro Bowls in a row and for a good portion of the 2018 campaign, he was a legitimate MVP candidate.
His play fell off last season behind a shaky offensive line, and Rams fans quickly soured on the young quarterback. Even with the season ending nearly two months, a good portion of those in L.A. are still not happy about Goff’s performance.
At the Clippers-Grizzlies game in L.A. on Monday night, Goff was booed by fans at the Staples Center. And apparently, it wasn’t a quiet flock of boo-birds, either.
L.A. Rams quarterback Jared Goff just got booed HARD at the Clippers game. Dang…this city ain’t got no love for him #nba #nfl
— Wayne Jones (@WayneJones11) February 25, 2020
I'm crying at Jared Goff getting booed at Staples Center. #ClipperNation
— Hoops & Brews (@HoopsNBrews) February 25, 2020
#Rams QB Jared Goff introduced. Clippers fans not exactly thrilled to see him here.
— Joe Reedy (@joereedy) February 25, 2020
Jared goff got booed at the clipper game 😚
— bark! boy….Don Doggo (@Nagochoida) February 25, 2020
#LARams QB Jared Goff in the building for #ClipperNation vs #GrindCity game pic.twitter.com/rFHfk37CFD
— NICK HAMILTON (@NickHamiltonLA) February 25, 2020
The Clippers tweeted a photo of Goff courtside at the game and even the replies to that post weren’t kind to the Rams quarterback. Criticism is always expected when a player doesn’t meet expectations – especially in a city like Los Angeles – bug Goff has taken a lot of heat lately, warranted or not.
QB1 in the house. 🏡 pic.twitter.com/VnMGvqOfa0
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) February 25, 2020
The Clippers routed the Grizzlies, 124-97, improving their record to 38-19. It seems they’re on a collision course with the Lakers for a showdown in the Western Conference Finals this year.