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    “He Doesn’t Know How To Study Tape”: Jared Goff’s Film Habits Prompted Sean McVay To Bring In Dan Orlovsky

    Ernest Leo HernandezBy Ernest Leo HernandezMay 19, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Jared Goff's Film Habits Promted Sean McVay To Bring In Dan Orlovsky. Photo credits: Imagn
    Jared Goff's Film Habits Promted Sean McVay To Bring In Dan Orlovsky. Photo credits: Imagn
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    Jared Goff, at one point, did not know how to watch game tapes, and the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams needed to hire Dan Orlovsky to teach the star quarterback to learn from the tapes.

    In a recent interview with The Athletic, former NFL quarterback and current football analyst for ESPN, Dan Orlovsky, revealed how he was once hired by Rams head coach Sean McVay to teach then-quarterback Jared Goff to watch game tapes.

    “Yeah, so, my last season (in the NFL) was in 2016,” Orlovsky said. “I got done playing fall of 2016 in Detroit. It’s now 2017, and I’m kinda in limbo. My contract was up and I get a call that spring from Sean McVay, sometime, let’s call it May, ‘Hey, are you retiring?’ And I’m like, ‘I don’t know, Sean.'”

    “Then, he’s like, ‘Listen, I’ve got the Rams job.’I’ve got this really young, talented player, Jared Goff. He doesn’t know how to study tape. And, I want you to come, and you’re gonna be our third quarterback. You’re not gonna do anything in training camp, I just need you to teach him how to study tape, teach him about defenses.’So, I was like, great.'”

    Turns out, @danorlovsky7 is quite familiar with the idea of a quarterback taken first overall in a draft, and given no help whatsoever with NFL-level concepts. Here’s Dan’s recall of when Sean McVay hired him to help Jared Goff learn to watch tape. pic.twitter.com/a6IV8sydnS

    — Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) May 17, 2025

    Jared Goff's Film Habits Promted Sean McVay To Bring In Dan Orlovsky. Photo credits: Imagn
    Jared Goff’s Film Habits Promted Sean McVay To Bring In Dan Orlovsky. Photo credits: Imagn

    Jared Goff Early NFL Struggles Mirror Caleb Williams’ Rookie Challenges

    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a difficult transition into the NFL, much like Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams. A recent report highlighted how Williams struggled to adjust to professional defenses, often watching film alone without guidance from his coaches.

    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson
    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on the sideline during the second half against Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

    This situation is reminiscent of Goff’s early years with the Los Angeles Rams, where he lacked a strong foundation in pre-snap reads. When Sean McVay took over as head coach in Goff’s second season, he had to rebuild the young quarterback’s understanding of film study and defensive schemes.

    Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky, now an ESPN analyst, played a crucial role in helping Goff develop his film study habits. Orlovsky recalled how Goff lacked basic knowledge of defensive fronts, something typically learned in high school.

    Chicago Bears Ben Johnson
    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), left, talks to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson before a play against Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

    Determined to improve, Goff invested in a personal film study room at home, demonstrating his commitment to mastering the mental aspects of the game. His growth under McVay eventually led him to a Super Bowl appearance and later success with the Lions.

    Now, Williams faces a similar learning curve, but with Bears head coach Ben Johnson guiding him, there’s optimism that he can follow Goff’s path to improvement.

    Johnson, who previously worked with Goff in Detroit, is known for his attention to detail and quarterback development. If Williams can absorb the lessons from his rookie struggles, he may find himself on a trajectory similar to Jared Goff, who overcame early setbacks to become a top-tier NFL quarterback.

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