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(04-21-2019, 06:58 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Ross has had 2 years to prove what a bust he was. I'd assume if Rosen had 2 similar years, his value would fall off a cliff.

As of now, you have to wonder if bad coaching and line hurt Rosen. Also, rookie QB's often struggle. Not saying Rosen is going to be good, I'm just saying that as of now, he is still considered a bit of a mystery. Ross not as much. Plus even if you have a bust QB, they still hold some value as a backup. See Blaine Gabbert. A bust WR just kinda clogs the depth chart.

But yeah I wish we could dump Ross for a pick.

Logically, I know that you're correct.  I'm likely just plain biased against Rosen, because I wasn't a fan of him, as a prospect in last year's draft.  I can't recall him ever doing anything truly heroic at UCLA.  All he did was pile up stats in conference with a lot of high scoring offenses.  When I watched his interviews in last year's draft season, I sensed an "air" about him of cockiness that didn't appear warranted.  I had a strong feeling that he would bomb out, and he did.  In fact, I was hoping that Cleveland would have taken him, to prolong their extended misery.

You're also right that most rookie QBs endure their share of struggles.  Most of the ones that develop into solid starters take their lumps, but show at least gradual improvement, as the season rolls along.  Rosen didn't show any improvement, in fact he got worse as the season wore on.  I mean, I guess I'd be alright with him as a backup, but I'd hate to see a dedicated, "all heart" kind of player like Andy Dalton pushed out for what I consider to be "fool's gold" in Josh Rosen.