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Josh Rosen Was Right All Along: Student-Athletes Should Get Paid

Former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen was the most polished quarterback entering the 2018 NFL draft. He had everything a pro team could want from a pocket-passer—field awareness, arm talent, accuracy—but that wasn't the first thing people would talk about. Instead, discussions among GMs and would-be coaches usually turned to Rosen's outspoken personality and refusal to simply accept conventions.

This is why I have the utmost respect for Rosen, who has used his platform to address issues like the NCAA's treatment of student-athletes. Speaking out could only hurt his stock in the eyes of many traditional football people.