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ask Jared Goff how much first impressions matter. The Rams were on HBO's Hard Knocks during Goff's rookie year in 2016. Infamously, Goff was unable to name which direction the sun set despite living in a coastal state for most of his life. This was his introduction to NFL fans, and he never really bucked this reputation during the remainder of his time in Los Angeles.
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Goff's negative rookie impression stuck despite later success under McVay.

The source uses Goff's career trajectory as a cautionary tale about first impressions in the NFL. Goff's rookie year in 2016 was marred by a negative introduction on HBO's Hard Knocks, which damaged his reputation despite later success under Sean McVay. The source argues that Goff never fully shed the 'system quarterback' label despite demonstrating improvement, and that perception and reputation often matter more than actual results in how players are evaluated by media and fans.

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