Miami Dolphins post-draft quarterback situation is much better

With the addition of Josh Rosen during the second day of the NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins quarterback situation is much better.

When the Miami Dolphins entered the 2019 NFL Draft, quarterback was not expected to get addressed early. It was taken care of day two.

The surprise addition of Josh Rosen via trade wasn’t anticipated the week leading up to the draft but the Dolphins were certain they could get a deal done and when the draft inched closer there was a lot of talk that it actually might happen.

Rosen joining the Dolphins is important because it could turn out to be a great pick-up with little risk. If Rosen doesn’t work out, the Dolphins are a 2nd and 5th round draft pick but they could have a back-up on the roster for the next three seasons at a very low cap cost.

Rosen will compete with Ryan Fitzpatrick and given Fitzpatrick’s NFL history, Rosen will see plenty of action in 2019 as the quarterback. Miami needs Rosen to play if for no other reason to evaluate him ahead of next years draft. The Dolphins by no means are out of the market for a quarterback just yet.

Miami still has Jake Ruddock and Luke Falk on the roster as well and both will now be the two competing for the third QB spot which likely will lead to either weekly inactive statuses or practice squad designation.

There is no question that at least on paper, the Dolphins QB situation is better than it was after Ryan Tannehill was traded but whether it was better than 2018 with Tannehill will be dependent on whether or not Josh Rosen from 2018 was a product of very bad scheme and coaching or if he simply doesn’t have the talent to succeed at this level.