The NFL draft is less than 3 weeks away, and everyone is lying. Speculation has been running rampant that the Cardinals, with new head coach Kliff Kingsbury, want to take Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray with the #1 overall pick. This becomes an issue for the team, because they just traded a 3rd and 5th round pick to move up 5 spots in the 1st round of last year’s draft to take QB Josh Rosen.
We have heard all the rumors about what Arizona plans to do if this happens. They are reportedly looking to get a 1st round pick, unless they’re actually not planning on taking Murray. Teams aren’t that interested, unless multiple teams have already offered 2nd round picks.
The Redskins lost two QBs to broken legs last year, and Alex Smith might never return to the field. Colt McCoy is still recovering, but should be ready for the offseason programs. Washington traded for Case Keenum, but none of these QBs are a long-term solution.
We’ve already covered the rumor that the Redskins were openly discussing trading for Rosen at the Combine. They have also been linked to every top QB, and almost every mid-tier QB in this year’s draft. The consensus is that they’re going to add a young QB this year, despite what Bruce Allen says. The Redskins hold #15 overall, a 2nd, and two 3rd round picks. Speculation has it taking at least a 2nd this year, and a mid round pick next year to acquire Rosen. But everything can change depending on how many teams are bidding(and if the Cardinals really want to move him).
Here are some of the latest Josh Rosen rumors.
The Cardinals aren’t a lock to pick Kyler Murray #1:
“I’m starting to get more and more feeling from around people in the know that I don’t think it’s going to be Murray No. 1 overall,” Prisco said.
Essentially, the Cardinals know they can’t get a ton of value for Rosen and are not entirely sure that landing Murray will immediately guarantee success for them on the field. In fact, Prisco hears it was primarily an ownership push that caused the Murray-to-the-Cards rumors to really pop up in heated fashion. The belief is Murray could be for the Cardinals what Baker Mayfield was for the Browns, an injection of life into a currently moribund franchise, a guy who can crank up ticket sales and get people excited about the upcoming season.
According to Prisco, the feedback received with the trial balloon wasn’t that great, which could have the Cardinals going in a different direction with their top pick.
The Cardinals aren’t shopping Rosen, and he will report to Arizona’s workouts on Monday:
Despite being the subject of rampant trade speculation, Arizona QB Josh Rosen is expected to report to and participate in the start of the Cardinals’ off-season workout program on Monday. Some players who have been subject of trade speculation have declined to report to workouts.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 5, 2019
Plus, the Cardinals still have not engaged in active trade discussions to date on Josh Rosen. Other teams have asked about him, but to date, the Cardinals have not shown a willingness to trade him. To date....
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 5, 2019
The Cardinals have received two offers, but are holding out for a 1st round pick:
An AFC executive told @nfldraftscout the Cardinals have gotten at least two offers for Josh Rosen but they want to “save face,” holding out for a first-rounder.
— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) April 5, 2019
Full scouting notebook: https://t.co/lAsqmEIjl4 pic.twitter.com/Ispkcrb3Pb
Todd McShay says the Redskins are the most likely team to trade for Rosen:
Quote here from @McShay13 on his podcast : “If Kyler Goes 1, then there’s another QB in this class, Josh Rosen. Now you have to figure out where he goes. I keep hearing Washington. They are the most likely of the teams. They seem to be the most interested in Josh Rosen.”
— Redskinstoday (@redskinstoday_) April 4, 2019
Benjamin Allbright also thinks Rosen to Washington is most likely:
Washington/Rosen looks more and more like the pairing, unless someone else steps up their offer.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 4, 2019
LAC, NE, NYG...
I think a 2nd and a future mid
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 4, 2019
The Cardinals could keep Rosen even if they draft Murray:
From Up to the Minute Live: The #AZCardinals don't view next week as any sort of deadline to trade Josh Rosen (if they even decide to do so) and they could keep 2 QBs for a while if they end up drafting Kyler Murray. pic.twitter.com/Xmh8Id23im
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 3, 2019
The Redskins are still in on a Josh Rosen trade:
One team that has been somewhat forgotten in the Josh Rosen talk - should the @AZCardinals select Kyler Murray- is the Washington Redskins, who are doing genuine due diligence on top rookie QBs despite acquiring Case Keenum.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) April 2, 2019
Josh Rosen would be an absolutely perfect fit for #Redskins and Jay Gruden’s offense.
— Andy Benoit (@Andy_Benoit) April 2, 2019