Originally posted by Whosgotitbetter:
Ive liked Rosen after following him for a few years. Its important to realize he hasn't had a whole lot of talent around him for most of his time there def not to level of darnold. Offense and coaches have been changing every year but I think he has shown that he could be a true franchise qb but needs to stay away from the hero play. This year is important to really build a team (offensive line, weapons, run game, solid defense) so he has a base and can stay away from thinking he needs to make those hero plays and depend more on his squad early on. Its not by accident Watson can come in and have a start of the season like he has had. But if its not rosen our old friend Scotty M. said its one of deepest qb drafts hes seen in a while so hopefully that is true and shanny can pin point his guy and get this thing around. Also is going to be interesting to see what happens with the pro guys (Jimmy, Cousins)
I agree the changing OCs is a problem. But the raw talent is fairly good for UCLA standards, especially in the last 20 years. Not too long ago, UCLA had lesser known skill players, OL who weren't ready to start as frosh, and 2nd tier defenders. In the last five years, they've gotten NFL caliber LBs/DL, capable athletes at DB/OL, and some big name skill players.
Talent-wise, UCLA is in the same boat as the 49ers: nice potential, needs more coaching/development. So, if he is going to end up with the 49ers, he better be used to elevating untapped talent around him.
(Though, the playcalling would be a definite upgrade).