NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft

There are going to be a lot of awkward quarterback situations this summer.

Case Keenum threw for over 3,500 yards, 22 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions last season. But that wasn’t enough for teams to have a bidding war over the career backup.

In the end, Keenum signed a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos, worth just over $20 million annually. But the team still needs a franchise quarterback.

With Josh Rosen falling to No. 4, there are bound to be several teams calling Cleveland to initiate a trade. The Broncos, however, have the most leverage with the No. 5 pick. And so they can easily move up one spot to ensure their acquisition of the best remaining quarterback in the NFL Draft. The demand will drive the price up slightly, but they won’t have to give up multiple early-round picks.

With Case Keenum turning 31 years old in less than a year, and with Keenum only being locked up on a two-year deal, it only makes sense to get more security at the quarterback position by drafting Josh Rosen. Rosen is the most pro-ready quarterback in this NFL Draft class, with solid fundamentals and football intelligence. He can make all the throws, and with a quality NFL supporting cast, he should flourish. As long as Keenum is okay with that.