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I took it more as being harsh about Goff's supporting cast (particularly the O-line and defense, and perhaps the coaching) than of Goff himself.  I view Goff as Low APR U's equivalent of Trent Edwards; Trent was a good QB in an absolutely awful situation.

BC

I didn't realize Edwards was a first round pick.  And, of course, there's Elway.
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The analogy doesn't extend that far.  Also Edwards' numbers weren't that great while at Stanford; I suspect Goff will end his career near the top of the Cal record books.  But the point is that in both cases, an outstanding QB was saddled with a poor supporting cast and a poor coach (definitely true for TE, possibly true for Goff).

BC

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[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=12578.msg125552#msg125552 date=1440549964]
I took it more as being harsh about Goff's supporting cast (particularly the O-line and defense, and perhaps the coaching) than of Goff himself.  I view Goff as Low APR U's equivalent of Trent Edwards; Trent was a good QB in an absolutely awful situation.

BC

I didn't realize Edwards was a first round pick.  And, of course, there's Elway.
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The analogy doesn't extend that far.  Also Edwards' numbers weren't that great while at Stanford; I suspect Goff will end his career near the top of the Cal record books.  But the point is that in both cases, an outstanding QB was saddled with a poor supporting cast and a poor coach (definitely true for TE, possibly true for Goff).

BC