Revisiting the 2018 quarterback draft class

Touchdown Wire revisits the 2018 quarterback draft class with one NFC scout, and it’s obvious Lamar Jackson should have been at the top.

Josh Rosen, Arizona Cardinals/Miami Dolphins

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Rosen was taken No. 10 overall by the Cardinals out of UCLA. In 14 games as a rookie, he struggled mightily. Rosen completed 55.2% of his passes with 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

“The thing is he had the best mechanics in that draft,’’ the scout said. “But I wasn’t a big fan. There were a ton of negatives about his personality and leadership. He’s not focused like a quarterback should be. The intangibles just are not there.’’

The Cardinals agreed with that assessment after just one season. They drafted Kyler Murray No. 1 overall in 2019 and traded Rosen to the Dolphins. There were no miracles in Miami. Rosen spent most of the season behind veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. In limited action, Rosen threw for one touchdown and five interceptions. His career now is at an obvious crossroads.