The Chosen Quarterback for the Dolphins

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In a galaxy, far, far, away, the Miami Dolphins once had the greatest quarterback of all-time.

As we all know, his name was Dan Marino.  And since the G.O.A.T retired shortly after the 1999 season, it has been anything but sunshine and roses for the once prestigious franchise in South Florida.

And as they waited patiently for the draft board to fall their way Thursday night, a seemingly impossible prospect mercifully fell into Miami’s lap.  After all, no one expected Dwayne Haskins to be available when the Dolphins were on the clock at 13.  And when he was, Chris Grier was faced with a tough decision.  In the end, Miami decided to draft Christian Wilkins.  A safe pick at an area of great need.

But what would Miami do to address the quarterback position?

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Flash forward –Day two of the draft.

All day, rumors were swirling surrounding a trade for Josh Rosen.  Many reports suggested that Miami did not want to part with pick #42.  Others led us to believe that Arizona would part with nothing less.  When the dust settled a trade was finally reached, but it wasn’t before a masterful haul from Chris Grier and his cronies with longtime friend Jeff Ireland.

Miami would continue to stash draft capital for the epic 2020 quarterback class.

However, the trade that would come next, has the potential to set the team up for long-term success at the most important position in football.

That’s right, folks.

The Miami Dolphins traded the 62nd-overall pick in 2019 and a 2020 fifth-round pick for the 22-year old quarterback from California, Josh Rosen.

Here’s a little background on Miami’s newest quarterback.

Biography

Full Name: Joshua Ballinger Lippincott Rosen

Date of Birth: February 10th, 1997

Height: 6’4

Weight: 218 LBS

College: UCLA

Hometown: Manhattan Beach, California

 

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Here are five reasons why Josh Rosen is the Dolphins quarterback of the future.

Face of the Franchise

Over the last eighteen months, we have heard the #FakeNews surrounding Rosen’s mysterious ‘character concerns’.  However, very little evidence has ever actually been revealed.  In fact, everything that has been showcased over the last several months, suggest the complete opposite surrounding these concerns.  Nevertheless, the “get off my lawn” beat writers insist he has personality issues.

Here’s one example.

I am here to tell you there are no character concerns with Rosen.  None.  Zero. Zilch.

Honestly, very few professional athletes would have been able to stand by the wayside and watch as a franchise so eagerly moved on.  But Rosen did.

And while teams, anonymous sources, and other media outlets slandered his good name, he remained cool, calm and collected.

When Arizona watched the clock slowly drain, as they debated whether or not to go Kyler Murray or Nick Bosa, Rosen had an entirely different mindset.

And again on Monday, during his introductory press conference, nothing about Rosen looked the part of the monster he was perceived to be.

Truth is, Rosen possesses all of the traits you would desire in a franchise quarterback.

And he knows it.

When asked if he believes he can be a franchise-type quarterback, Rosen replied:

“Yes.  Because I think I am a good quarterback and I think I’m a good leader”

The Rookie Quarterback Model 

At just 22-years old, Rosen has a lot of football left to be played.  And anyone that believes this is just a ‘one-year audition’ is solely mistaken.  After all, the Dolphins just invested a second and fifth-round draft pick in the young quarterback.  He’s also only slated to make $6.5-million over the next three years, with a fourth-year option if they deem worthy.  As others have said, this is “pennies to the dollar”, and well worth the investment for a potential franchise quarterback.

Every year NFL teams begin to lay down the foundation, on how to successfully build an NFL roster.  The most popular as of late, is the rookie quarterback model.  This theory is simple, and needs a young-promising quarterback on a reasonably small contract to work.  This allows the team to use the “quarterback money” in other areas of need.  This plan works great now, but if the quarterback is good, it won’t be long before they’re rewarded handsomely with a new contract.

Case in point, the 2020 Dolphins have  $120-million and a plethora of draft picks at their disposal. If Rosen turns out to be a franchise quarterback, the Dolphins will have a ton of assets to build a sustainable winner.

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‘FitzMagic’ to mentor ‘The Chosen One’

Must I remind everyone that the Dolphins still have 36-year old Ryan Fitzpatrick on the roster?  Anyone?  I didn’t think so. How could you forget that fur?

After the Dolphins were spurned by Teddy Bridgewater, one of the men known as ‘FitzMagic’ signed a 2-year deal worth $11-million with Miami this offseason.  It almost seemed like a forgone conclusion that he would be leading the team towards the first-overall pick in 2020, with his furry beard and flurry of interceptions.  Not.  So.  Fast.


With the Dolphins recent trade for Rosen, Fitzpatrick’s odds of starting have decreased substantially.  And unless Brian Flores and his coaching staff plan to prolong the inevitable, Rosen will be the week one starter vs Baltimore.  But that doesn’t have to mean the end for Fitzpatrick.  His 16-years of NFL experience will definitely be of value to a young quarterback that has had to adjust to six coordinators in the last five seasons. He’s been everywhere, including two of the teams in the AFC East.

When it comes to Rosen, Jim Caldwell and Chad O’Shea will have a blank slate.  Along with Fitzpatrick and Marino, they will look to turn Rosen into the elite franchise quarterback the franchise has long yearned for.

Tale of the Tape

And best of all, it’s risk free.

Yes, there may have been better players available when the Dolphins were on the clock at #48.  And maybe even again at #62.  But NONE of those players have the potential to be franchise-altering quarterbacks.  Not one of those players, possess the skill-set to succeed at the most important position on the 53-man roster.  Through all of the ups and downs of his short lived stint in Arizona, Rosen is a better man because of it.

When asked if it feels like a one-year tryout for the starting quarterback position, Rosen responded:

Yeah. I think regardless of (the) situation, I think you have to have the mentality that you’re trying (to do that) every single day. I think you hear quotes from the G.O.A.Ts like Tom (Brady) and Peyton (Manning) and all of them, and they’re saying that every year someone is trying to come in (and) replace them. Even if they’re not, they try to act like they are. Every single day they try to earn the respect of their teammates, which they already have. Every single day they try to earn the praise of their coaches, which they already have. I think whether that’s true or not, I’m going to have that kind of mindset like it’s my job every day, every hour and every minute to prove that I’m the guy.

After twenty long, excruciating years spent searching for the next great Dolphins quarterback.  A little bit of luck and perfect timing, has led the franchise to Marino’s heir apparent. The Chosen One.

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