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The Jared Goff saga adds another layer as the Lions QB returns to his native California with a shot at NFC glory

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When Jared Goff was tasked with selecting his walk-out music for the 2016 NFL Draft, the choice was simple. He chose “California Love” by 2Pac and Dr. Dre, a nod to his home state, one where you never find a dance floor empty.

Goff was a high school star at Marin Catholic north of San Francisco and then at Cal in the East Bay.