2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Josh Rosen

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PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Weakness: Throwing On The Run

When Josh Rosen is in the pocket, he looks the part of a superstar quarterback. When Rosen is forced to evade the pass rush and make plays outside the hash marks, however, he becomes considerably less effective.

Rosen wouldn’t be the first player who’s better with a comfortable pocket around him, but this could prove problematic given the circumstances.

According to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, Rosen completed just 42.4 percent of his passes when he was forced to move outside the pocket. Combined with his tendency to throw interceptions, it’s fair to be skeptical of how he’ll perform behind what could be a shaky offensive line.

It’s possible that Rosen will play behind a strong offensive line as a rookie, but the odds are in favor of the opposite proving true.

As previously alluded to, Rosen is admittedly a strong enough pocket passer to stand tall and make throws in the face of pressure. The ability to throw on the run is becoming something of a prerequisite in the modern era, however, and Rosen is shaky, at best.

Even if he can handle a pass rush, teams will look to force Rosen out of the pocket on a rather consistent basis if he doesn’t improve upon this weakness.

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