Case Keenum said he was 'surprised' when told Jared Goff would start for Rams
Case Keenum said he was not happy and even “surprised” when told the Los Angeles Rams were tapping No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff to start at quarterback.
Jeff Fisher, the coach of the 4-5 Rams, announced earlier in the week that Goff would make his debut against the Miami Dolphins. Keenum had started the Rams’ first nine games and had led the lowest-scoring offense (15.4 points per game) in the NFL.
“I’m obviously surprised,” Keenum said. “Honestly, I wasn't happy. I want to play. That’s why I play football, to be the quarterback, to be the guy with the ball in his hand. “
Nick Foles demanded a trade after the Rams traded six picks to select Goff in the draft. That elevated Keenum to No. 1, a position that was hardly secure with Goff’s ascension all but assured at some point.
"I guess it was going to happen at some point," Keenum said (via The Associated Press). "But in my mind, it was my team. That's the way I viewed it. It was my offense, and I took ownership of it."