Assessing Redskins quarterback options: Is Josh Rosen a franchise QB?

What might Josh Rosen cost?

It’s hard to say.

There was a time when it was believed that Rosen’s value was that of a third-round pick. Now, recently, there were rumors that one team had offered the Cardinals a second-round pick for Rosen. At the same time, it was reported that the Cardinals were seeking a first.

It is dangerous to assume that the current value is anything more than that, and just that. Rosen’s value will fluctuate, and more than likely grow as the 2019 NFL Draft nears, if he is truly available. For a quarterback with his polish and upside, teams won’t get hung up on his rookie season. He’s a young quarterback with franchise potential, and he’d arguably be the best prospect in the 2019 class. If he can be had for even a first-round pick, it could be worth the cost.

For now, the top offer on record is a second-round pick, but as the Cardinals keep the smoke billowing with visits and whispers, expect Rosen’s value to go up. True franchise quarterbacks are hard to acquire in the NFL. Teams may try to capitalize on the deflated value at first, but the Cardinals won’t bite. Not when they have more to gain. They have all the leverage, and as long as they play their cards right, they’ll get what they want for Rosen.