After trading away Ryan Tannehill to Tennessee Titans in March, Miami Dolphins are entering the 2019 NFL season without a definitive first option on the quarterback position. Dolphins have an experienced veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and talented sophomore Josh Rosen on their roster and are still unsure who of the two deserves to be a starter.
While the team keeps on having all options open regarding the QB position, it seems like head coach Brian Flores has an early favorite. According to Flores, Fitzpatrick currently has gained an edge over Rosen in recent days.
“From a quarterback standpoint, it’s pretty clear to me that Ryan Fitzpatrick is leading the way,” – said Flores via Miami Herald’s Adam Beasley.
Flores also highlighted Fitzpatrick’s leadership skills and noted that the 36-year-old runs the offense “efficiently” at the moment.
“He’s been more productive. At the end of the day, that’s what it comes down to,” – the first-year head coach explained.
Ryan Fitzpatrick is coming off a semi-successful 2018 season with Tampa Bay Buccaneers which saw him making some big mistakes, but also delivering breathtaking performances. Fitzpatrick played a total of 8 games with Tampa Bay last year, completing 66.7 percent of his passes and throwing for 2,366 and 17 touchdowns.
Josh Rosen, on the other hand, had a rough 2018 with Arizona Cardinals in which he started 13 games and completed 55.2 percent of his passes. He had 2,278 passing yards and 11 TDs. Rosen joined the Dolphins in April after Miami sent a second-round pick to Cardinals for his services.
