Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen made his intention to earn the starting job very clear this NFL offseason. It seems he is already well on his way to doing so in organized team activities.

The Cardinals hoped to stabilize the position by signing former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford. However, according to Albert Breer of SI.com, Rosen is currently giving Bradford a run for his money:

Cardinals QB Josh Rosen has impressed his coaches early—coming as advertised with his ability to digest and apply the information he’s being given on the practice field. And he looks comfortable and poised in his surroundings as an NFL player. Sam Bradford’s looked good early on too, so summer should be interesting in the desert.

Much like his veteran counterpart, Rosen was widely considered the purest passer in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, lingering concerns about his character ultimately resulted in him falling to Arizona with the 10th overall pick.
Fortunately, he has managed to address concerns about his character by becoming extremely likable to his new teammates right off the bat. Among the first players he got in touch with was Bradford. The veteran let him know that he would be helping with his progression at every step of the way. However, he may want let up on the advice if he intends on securing his job this offseason.
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It is clear that Arizona is in no rush to get Rosen on the field before he is ready. His status as a rookie trying to get acclimated to the next level is sure to take some more time. However, him starting at some point this season is not too far-fetched given Bradford's track record with injuries.