phins_4_ever
E12 FH Tailgate Gang
I would take Flores by his word. He does not come from an environment where they BS you. The best man plays on every position.
I also would step away from this constant "we stokpiled draft picks for the sole purpose of drafting a top QB". We only draft a QB in 2020 if Rosen is not the guy. Also this constant babble about "tanking" needs to stop.
Having said that Rosen does not deserve the starting job. If Flores says "best man starts" he means it. Rosen "cost" us a late 2nd rounder (as good as a 3rd rounder) and a 5th round. For that you do not guarantee any starting job to any QB.
I an see Fitzpatrick as an earlier starter for several reasons:
a) he is a vet
b) he adjusts easier to new surroundings
As I said in another thread that if the competition is close I could see Fitzpatrick start the first three games (Ravens & Pats and @COWBOYS) and then insert Rosen into the starting lineup for the following two home games vs Redskins and Chargers before he would face the Bills on the road.
It would give Rosen a good look from the outside in three of the tougher games early on. The biggest problem for Rosen will be trying to forget last season. It is essentially his second rookie season. You treat him that way.
The only way I can see Rosen start from day 1 on is if he clearly outplays Fitzpatrick in the offseason and preseason. Otherwise I expect to see him against the Redskins for the first time (or earlier if Fitzpatrick gets hurt).
I also would step away from this constant "we stokpiled draft picks for the sole purpose of drafting a top QB". We only draft a QB in 2020 if Rosen is not the guy. Also this constant babble about "tanking" needs to stop.
Having said that Rosen does not deserve the starting job. If Flores says "best man starts" he means it. Rosen "cost" us a late 2nd rounder (as good as a 3rd rounder) and a 5th round. For that you do not guarantee any starting job to any QB.
I an see Fitzpatrick as an earlier starter for several reasons:
a) he is a vet
b) he adjusts easier to new surroundings
As I said in another thread that if the competition is close I could see Fitzpatrick start the first three games (Ravens & Pats and @COWBOYS) and then insert Rosen into the starting lineup for the following two home games vs Redskins and Chargers before he would face the Bills on the road.
It would give Rosen a good look from the outside in three of the tougher games early on. The biggest problem for Rosen will be trying to forget last season. It is essentially his second rookie season. You treat him that way.
The only way I can see Rosen start from day 1 on is if he clearly outplays Fitzpatrick in the offseason and preseason. Otherwise I expect to see him against the Redskins for the first time (or earlier if Fitzpatrick gets hurt).
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