The NFL is a quarterback-driven league. It has been for decades as it’s become the most important position in all of sports. For the Los Angeles Rams, quarterback has been a weak spot for years. However, Jared Goff, the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, is attempting to buck that trend.

Although he struggled mightily as a rookie, Goff is a huge part of the Rams’ success (or failure) going forward. That’s why he’s the sixth most important player on the team this season.

10. Michael Brockers

9. John Sullivan

8. Alec Ogletree

7. Sammy Watkins

QB Jared Goff

2016 stats (7 games): 1,089 yards, 5 TDs, 7 INTs, 63.6 passer rating, 54.6 completion percentage

Let’s get one thing straight: Goff was not good last season. You could even argue that he was one of the worst quarterbacks in the league as a rookie. Three of his five touchdown passes came in one game against the Saints’ paltry defense, meaning he had just two in his other six starts.

That’s his biggest flaw: inconsistency. Even this preseason, he had trouble staying the course with solid play. He was great in the second exhibition game, but against the Chargers, it was ugly. He threw a bad interception and lost a fumble which was returned for a touchdown, posting a passer rating of 43.8 in that game.

So which Goff will we be getting this season? Hopefully the one that tore up the Raiders for 160 yards on 16-for-20 passing with a touchdown. He has all the weapons around him to put up good numbers in his sophomore year, it’s now up to him to take his game to the next level.

He has to drive the ball downfield to Sammy Watkins, which will open up the running game for Todd Gurley. If he’s able to do that, the play-action pass will become a huge part of the offense. That’s what makes his role this season so important. How he performs will not only play a big part Gurley’s chances of rebounding, but it’ll be a determining factor in the Rams’ playoff chances.

As long as Goff takes care of the football and manages the game well, the Rams have a chance to surpass seven wins. With that defense, and their skill position players, L.A. simply needs a quarterback who gets the ball to playmakers and limits mistakes. It just remains to be seen if Goff can do that.