Jim Mora: UCLA QB Josh Rosen would have gone No. 1 in NFL Draft

[RS12]

Just how good is UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen?

Not only was Rosen the No. 1 pro-style quarterback in the 2015 247Sports Composite, he made his impact felt immediately, passing for almost 3,700 yards and 23 touchdowns to 11 interceptions.

But those are just numbers, and according to his coach, Jim Mora, they barely scratch the surface.

“In my opinion he (would have been) the best quarterback in the draft and he would’ve gone first,” Mora said to The Rich Eisen Show Friday.

That’s pretty lofty praise for a player who just finished his first full year on campus. But Mora also said Rosen has plenty of room to continue to develop.

“I’m going to say (he would’ve been picked first) publicly because I believe it, but with this disclaimer: Unless he continues to work hard, unless he makes good decisions, unless he dedicates himself the way guys like Tom Brady and Drew Brees and Peyton Manning have, then it’s a pipe dream,” Mora said. “And I’ve asked him this. I said ‘Who do you want to be? Do you want to be Johnny Manziel or do you want to be Tom Brady? And you need to make that decision right now and you need to start working in the direction that you want to work in.’”

Rosen isn’t even eligible to enter the draft until the 2018 NFL Draft, which would come after his third year on campus.

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Jim-Mora-UCLA-QB-Josh-Rosen-would-have-gone-No-1-in-NFL-Draft-45421689

 

[DFWJC]

There are several good prospects next year.
This year was nothing special

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

Noway man. Everbuddy at the ZOooooOOOne knows there aren't any QBs coming out in the foreseeable future.

 

[AzorAhai]

He's definitely one to keep an eye on, but there is a long way to go before he can be anointed. Is he Hackenberg? Or is he going to continue to develop and live up to the hype for the next 2 seasons?

 

[reddyuta]

Noway man. Everbuddy at the ZOooooOOOne knows there aren't any QBs coming out in the foreseeable future.

that remains to be seen,what is most likely true is that we wont have a shot of any of the top QBs unless we less the farm to trade up or Romo goes down again.

 

[speedkilz88]

Well then Mora, you better be contending for some national championships.

 

[tyke1doe]

Coach hype. Yawn.

 

[Future]

Coach hype. Yawn.

This isn't fabricated. Rosen easily would have gone #1.

 

[tyke1doe]

This isn't fabricated. Rosen easily would have gone #1.

And you know and can prove this how?

 

[YosemiteSam]

We should tank so we can get first pick in the draft and then draft an injured guy that won't play for two years!

 

[darthseinfeld]

This isn't fabricated. Rosen easily would have gone #1.

Best prospect since Luck and surefire top overall in whatever draft he comes out of unless some REALLY emerges

 

[Future]

And you know and can prove this how?

It's obvious to anybody who is paying attention.

 

[tyke1doe]

It's obvious to anybody who is paying attention.

Translation: You only have opinion and not actual proof.

Thank you for answering honestly.

 

[Future]

Translation: You only have opinion and not actual proof.

Thank you for answering honestly.

Proof...in the head to head game last year, Rosen was far better than Goff. Goff had a game with 5 INTs last year, Rosen has never had 4. And Rosen has better freshman numbers than Goff in virtually every statistical category. Not to mention the fact that Rosen is already bigger than Goff.

But no, there is no actual proof, because Rosen wasn't eligible. It's just what all the evidence points to and what most people believe.

 

[Mountaineerfan]

Mora has no reason to try to inflate his Sophomore QB. Mora is also a creditable NFL coach so I think his opinion holds more weight than say a Les Miles,Rich Rodriguez or Dabo Sweeny.

 

[tyke1doe]

Proof...in the head to head game last year, Rosen was far better than Goff. Goff had a game with 5 INTs last year, Rosen has never had 4. And Rosen has better freshman numbers than Goff in virtually every statistical category. Not to mention the fact that Rosen is already bigger than Goff.

But no, there is no actual proof, because Rosen wasn't eligible. It's just what all the evidence points to and what most people believe.

Interesting that this topic came up. I was listening to my local sports station, which had a newspaper reporter who covers UCLA (can't remember his name). He was asked if Rosen would have been among the top 15 players in this draft (based on Mora's comments), and the reporter said "No." He has good accuracy not under pressure, but he was a deer in headlights when facing pressure. Of course, he'll have to improve, but he's not nearly ready for the big leagues - not yet.

 

[tyke1doe]

Mora has no reason to try to inflate his Sophomore QB. Mora is also a creditable NFL coach so I think his opinion holds more weight than say a Les Miles,Rich Rodriguez or Dabo Sweeny.

Hhhmm. I remember Nick Saban saying similar about Derek Henry, who promptly went in the second round. Coaches are notoriously bias for their players. And you will likely never hear public criticism of a player.

 

[Mountaineerfan]

Hhhmm. I remember Nick Saban saying similar about Derek Henry, who promptly went in the second round. Coaches are notoriously bias for their players. And you will likely never hear public criticism of a player.

Yeah lets not try to pretend that Henry is not talented and did not deserve a second round grade. I would also say that when you are talking NFL coaching experience Jim Mora trumps all most all other college coaches with very few exceptions.
When was the last time a coach said that about a player that will be with him for at least 2 more years? He had no reason to give this kid a big head.

 

[rwalters31]

Proof...in the head to head game last year, Rosen was far better than Goff. Goff had a game with 5 INTs last year, Rosen has never had 4. And Rosen has better freshman numbers than Goff in virtually every statistical category. Not to mention the fact that Rosen is already bigger than Goff.

But no, there is no actual proof, because Rosen wasn't eligible. It's just what all the evidence points to and what most people believe.

Ok, I will put this guy's name in the back pocket for future reference. There is NO doubt that we will be looking for the next Romo, Brady, Rogers, or Luck pretty soon.

 

[Future]

Interesting that this topic came up. I was listening to my local sports station, which had a newspaper reporter who covers UCLA (can't remember his name). He was asked if Rosen would have been among the top 15 players in this draft (based on Mora's comments), and the reporter said "No." He has good accuracy not under pressure, but he was a deer in headlights when facing pressure. Of course, he'll have to improve, but he's not nearly ready for the big leagues - not yet.

He was a freshman...