Devon Henry
The era of ‘The Rosen One’ has concluded after 364 days. Josh Rosen was traded on Friday to the Miami Dolphins for the 62nd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, exchanged for UMass wide receiver Andy Isabella.
With Kyler Murray selected as the number one overall pick on Thursday, this trade of Rosen all but confirms Kyler Murray will become the future QB of the red sea.
The jury was split, though, on if tossing away Josh Rosen was the right move for the future of the Cardinals.
Critics of the Rosen One
Across the nation, many raised questions of not only Josh Rosen’s lack of production in his first season after being selected tenth overall in the 2018 draft, but also his character.
I’ve talked to multiple people about Josh Rosen today.
The play is not what troubles. The person does.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) April 26, 2019
Goodness… Steve Smith just UNLOADED on Josh Rosen. pic.twitter.com/8mCrb9yoxx
— Shane Dale (@ShaneDaleABC15) April 26, 2019
What a swing and miss Josh Rosen was for Ariz GM Steve Keim, who traded up to 10th overall to take him, then traded him for a bottom-of-the-2nd rd pick. But Kyler Murray will erase that and help save Keim’s job.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 27, 2019
Pro Rosen
The other side of the fence, locally and nationally, quickly made their presence known as well responding primarily to the questions raised on Rosen’s character and social media actions after he unfollowed Cardinals social media earlier in the day.
Didn’t get a chance to watch earlier, but 2 things strike me as weird:
1) not sure unfollowing an account weighs more than showing up during v heavy speculation/than being accountable in a 3-13 season
2) there are more worrisome things on social media than unfollowing an account https://t.co/Rm8pZBHPtp— katherine fitzgerald (@kfitz134) April 27, 2019
Josh Rosen has been the consummate professional. Well liked by his teammates and everyone in the organization. I don’t know where the negative is coming from about him as a person. https://t.co/eb6Jn1xOxc
— Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) April 26, 2019
Such a horrendous leap & take about Rosen’s character by Smith – it’s actually embarrassing. You “unfollow” because you’d rather not see a barrage of posts praising the guy who’s replacing you – not because you’re having a hissy fit & newsflash – there is no ‘competition’ here. https://t.co/37n2nPbmJU
— Tim Ring (@timringTV) April 26, 2019
Among the most misguided opinions out there. Man showed up every day to voluntary workouts, never commented, never cried.
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) April 26, 2019
Right there with you @JimTrotter_NFL. Jim Caldwell knows how to coach. We will see if he can turn Rosen into something. Last year should be considered a scratch year for Rosen with so much working against him. https://t.co/UIAbRbQ0E2
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) April 27, 2019
Some were fans of Josh Rosen and his social media actions for, umm, a different reason though…
Unfollow your Ex in the morning and post a picture with your new girl the same night.
Josh Rosen, a straight savage. pic.twitter.com/x2G61bKLhC— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) April 27, 2019
Foreshadowing or Prior Notice?
Rumors began to float around Friday morning that trade talks between Arizona and Miami were rolling but suddenly dropped off. Is it possible the deal was already done through this morning?
After unfollowing @AZCardinals Twitter and IG accounts, Josh Rosen makes it official. He’s Miami bound. #fox10phoenix pic.twitter.com/6xFGq0h8Dv
— Justin Lum Fox 10 (@jlumfox10) April 27, 2019
Almost simultaneously with the trade announcement, Rosen posted this pristine altered photo of himself in a Miami Dolphins uniform, creating questions of exactly how close were negotiations the morning of, and even the night before, the trade.
Some former teammates have already hit either Twitter, the IG, or the good old-fashioned human media to express their thoughts on Josh Rosen.
Nice note from David Johnson, who told us the other week “I like Josh” when asked about the possibly of the team drafted Kyler pic.twitter.com/4DN8ZOMiMX
— katherine fitzgerald (@kfitz134) April 27, 2019
Josh Rosen quick with the edit ?. Christian Kirk and David Johnson sending positive vibes. #12Sports pic.twitter.com/zZeuWPTSsh
— Cam La Fontaine (@LaFontaineCam) April 27, 2019
With all the love flying around for both Rosen and Murray, Christian Kirk wanted to remind everyone that the NFL is a business. Just because a team chooses one player over another doesn’t mean their teammates can’t appreciate both human beings.
Both these guys have been good friends of mine for years now and will always be. Gonna support them no matter what. So you can miss me with all “traitor” talk. No favorites being played around here, I’m gonna show love regardless
— Christian Kirk (@ChristianDavon2) April 26, 2019
Regardless of whether you feel bad for Rosen or think this was the right move, only one thing is for sure:
Josh Rosen’s career is LA to Phoenix to Miami. The man doesn’t get out of bed unless it’s 80 degrees
— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) April 27, 2019
Coexisting
There were a number of media members who believed both Rosen and Murray could coexist and compete for the starting spot in 2019. But would it have been possible for the Cardinals to function with a 21-year-old and 22-year-old fighting in a quarterback competition?
Keim said he would be comfortable having Murray and Rosen on roster
— scott bordow (@sbordow) April 26, 2019
Having been with the Cardinals the past few days, there was no way they could have had Murray and Rosen there together. Football-wise yes. Chemistry teamwide, no way. Good for all sides they got this trade done and eliminated this dynamic. Now both young QBs can prove themselves.
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) April 27, 2019
i largely agree with steve (though the ig part is way overblown). the thing is, they didn’t bring murray to compete with him. they brought him to take his job. there’s a *chance* rosen could stay and win the job, but he’s not wrong to want to go somewhere else if he can. https://t.co/SfdZwcspKn
— Bomani Jones (@bomani_jones) April 26, 2019
Dolphins Ready
Meanwhile, Miami is ready for the 22-year-old to enter Dolphin country and become the future of south beach football.
Esssssketitttttt ??? pic.twitter.com/eGMubF5ojK
— Isaac Asiata (@AsiataFive4) April 27, 2019
Chosen Rosen??
— Davon Godchaux (@ChauxDown) April 27, 2019
It is possible Josh Rosen could play behind quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick, who signed a two-year deal with Miami in March. The idea to raise Rosen could be much like the Cardinals original plan for Rosen with Sam Bradford last season.
As much as we’d like to hear from Ryan Fitzpatrick, he doesn’t have any social media, so….. yeah.
