The whole world saw how bad Case Keenum is Sunday.
The Los Angeles Rams quarterback had a pretty rough day against the New York Giants in the teams’ matchup at London’s Twickenham Stadium, throwing for just one touchdown with four interceptions.
Keenum saved his worst pick for last, though: With the Rams trailing by seven and under a minute remaining, the QB crossed signals with wide receiver Brian Quick, leading to this hilariously bad interception:
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That pick sealed the Giants’ 17-10 win and raised an important question: Why the heck is Keenum starting when the team’s No. 1 overall draft pick, Jared Goff, is available on the bench?
The internet wondered the same thing after the game, as several NFL pundits and former league executives also weighed in.
I have no idea how Jeff Fisher stands in front of his team on Monday and says that Case Keenum gives us the best chance to win. No idea.
— Michael Lombardi (@mlombardiNFL) October 23, 2016
Rookie, schmookie. If Case Keenum really is a better option today than Jared Goff, Goff must be the worst No. 1 overall pick ever.
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) October 23, 2016
Either Jared Goff stinks or Case Keenum has pictures.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 23, 2016
"Hey guys, I'm here just in "case" you need me…" 👋 pic.twitter.com/BP2NBxEpzh
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 23, 2016
.@cwoodsonF: Jared Goff should have been playing a long time ago. https://t.co/lbf698oaKD
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 23, 2016
For the Rams, it's clear the time to play Jared Goff has arrived https://t.co/kOlFF0UnNX
— Post Sports (@PostSports) October 23, 2016
It’s a bit perplexing why Goff isn’t starting for the 3-4 Rams, especially given the success of No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz with the Philadelphia Eagles. Why not give the rookie a chance to grow in L.A.’s offense, especially given how bad Keenum has been?
But despite all the noise, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said after Sunday’s game the team is sticking with its veteran.
Fisher: we're staying with Case
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) October 23, 2016
If Keenum has another bad game in Week 8, though, it might be hard to justify starting him in Week 9.
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