I was so wrong about him coming out of college lol… I really liked what i saw from him in UCLA… and then he showed that ego of his after the draft.. and it crashed downhill from there. i will say though, if you dont have a coaching staff and franchise that truly invests in your development, you have no chance.. And he hasnt had that and it may be too late for that opportunity… more quarterbacks come out of college every year and teams are going to look at the prospect of a junior coming out.. theyre not going to invest on a guy whos been bounced around 4 teams in 3 years
I never understood the hype. I’m an Oregon season ticket holder and I remember him getting recruited, and they talked him up as “Josh the chosen Rosen”. Saw him play and was completely underwhelmed. He never stood out to me as a QB who would amount to a hill go beans. Didn’t get they hype in college and didn’t get the hype with him going pro.
Rosen signed with the Falcons today, so his saga lives on. He'll also be working with the same coach that Tannehill had in Tennessee, so there's a potential feel-good story there of his resurrecting his career.
He throws beautiful balls, can throw any pass, is a great teammate, and is clearly dedicated. If he puts the mental part together he can be a NFL QB. Big, capitalized, bolded IF there. Him being on the Dolphins made me pay attention, and his determination is making me continue to be a fan.
Determination? To go from team to team? Why wouldn’t he? It’s either that or becoming a nobody in the 9-5 rat race. He’d likely make more per yr as a league minimum backup QB anyway. I’m not saying you shouldn’t be a fan, just think maybe his “determination” is a bit over-rated.
He comes from money, made enough as a top 10 not to have to work, $10 Million signing bonus. He was on a practice squad at one point last year. There have been a bunch of high pick failures that haven't shown anything close to that.
Is the implication that he should be viewed favorably because he is doing something that he doesn't HAVE to do? Because frankly it can be viewed the other way as well - that he's got enough money to do this as a hobby and just kinda take a tour around the league. Manziel came from money too. And let's be real, being a backup is a good business. How much money has Blake Bortles defrauded owners of? Lot's of people come into the league with lots of hype, talent and drive. Lots fail regardless.
There are no implications. This discussion is now about why I have continued to be a fan because of his dedication. I am explicitly stating that I have never devoted the time and energy it takes to play QB on an NFL practice squad to any hobby, and would be even less likely to do so had I been paid close to $12 Million dollars the previous year. Unless, said hobby was sipping fruity drinks from my private beach patio. That I might be able to devote energy too. Might. I am unaware of Bortles spending time on a practice squad, so not the best comparison for me.
You don't need to justify supporting anyone- and I'm not sure why other folks are saying otherwise. I personally root for anyone who once wore a Miami jersey, regardless of where they ended up or how good they are. Some people take more time to develop, and that's fine. But you'd better believe they're earning that opportunity in the NFL since roster slots are so hard to come by. Rich or not, if the kid is on an NFL roster, then he's working his butt off to get better.
If you want to root for him, go for it. For any reason. But the likely endpoint here is that he is a bust who at best becomes a journeyman backup bouncing around the league. Personally, I'm not impressed by a (rich) kid keeping himself around on the fringes, but if he's a guy you followed in college I can see why one would want him to breakout. And being a backup can be an incredibly lucrative thing. Not as much money as a starter, but career longevity and much less wear and tear for the post football years. Its probably one of the best jobs out there tbh.