Spin Doctors: Jared Goff vs. Carson Wentz

GM Les Snead and the LA Rams have a monumental decision to make, one that could define the club's course for the next several years. In this edition of the Docs, Liz Loza and Brad Evans go toe-to-toe on exactly who should be the face of the franchise as it enters a new era. 

Loza loves her some Jared Goff: After picking up, moving halfway across the country, and trading away a boatload of picks, the Rams need an immediate starter to open the season. The organization, much like redrafters, are living in the now. Which is why Jared Goff is likely to be the first player selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.

While he doesn’t have Wentz’s idyllic size, charming bravado, or tantalizing upside, he is the more polished prospect. Boasting solid arm strength and the ability to zip the ball into tight windows, Goff displayed poise and reliance in the pocket. His ability to recognize and react quickly is evidence of a high football IQ and an advanced understanding of the game. A smart, accurate, and mobile-enough QB, Goff’s experience has afforded him the savvy to lead the Rams in their Week 1 debut.

That doesn’t mean, however, that fantasy fans should expect prompt production from the 21-year-old. He’ll need time to get sea legs. Plus, his receiving corps is severely lacking. Oh, and lest we forget, Todd Gurley is the star of this offense. In fact, in 2015 the Rams called the third fewest passing plays in the league. Sure, that was due to a lack of talent under center, but make no mistake this will continue to be a run-first operation. Goff could present value mid-season in spot-start situations, but outside of 2QB and super-flex leagues he’s not worth drafting.

Evans is down with the Dakotan, Carson Wentz: The crux of this debate is centered on league format. For those in yearly, re-draft leagues, Goff is clearly the wiser choice. He's a more accurate, heady and stoic pocket passer who needs just a couple tweaks to his game, most notably going from Cal's shotgun/pistol system to working under center. Though his value is stunted significantly in traditional 12-team settings by the lack of weapons around him, he will certainly land on deep league and two-QB rosters sheerly because of opportunity.

Goff is undoubtedly the fantasy contributor of the present, but Wentz is the potential stud of the future.

For dynasty/keeper leaguers, 'Big Red' possesses the higher, more desirable ceiling. Playing against underwhelming competition at the FCS level restricts his initial potential, but, similar to Steve McNair, Tony Romo and Joe Flacco before him, he should thrive in time. His familiarity with a pro-styled system, which he played in at North Dakota St., strong, all-fields arm, mobility, intelligence and blue-collar work ethic are reasons why many scouts and draftniks have compared him to Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. He just needs seasoning. Watching/learning from Sam Bradford could lead to disastrous results, but the Eagles, who also have veteran backup Chase Daniel on roster, have the luxury to exercise patience, assuming neither Bradford or Daniel is traded or falls victim to a catastrophic injury.

Five years from now when owners reflect on the 2016 Draft, Wentz will clearly be the fantasy breadwinner.

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