[DC 86]

Marinovich was outspoken at U$C  and, or while playing NFL football ?
I knew he was troubled but had always assumed he was a quiet type, unassuming guy.

Correct, however because of his drug problems his behavior was erratic, including routinely missing practice and being unprepared for games. Because of his talent the coaches indulged him for a while, which didn't endear him to his teammates. Despite being suspended from the team and then being arrested for cocaine possession he was still drafted in the first round.

I didn't mean to imply that the aforementioned quarterbacks necessarily shared Rosen's reputed personality traits, but that NFL teams are so desperate for a star at the position that they will overlook almost any negative reputation if a college player demonstrates obvious talent (Winston and Newton would be two more recent examples).

[DC 86]

Marinovich was outspoken at U$C  and, or while playing NFL football ?
I knew he was troubled but had always assumed he was a quiet type, unassuming guy.

Correct, however because of his drug problems his behavior was erratic, including routinely missing practice and being unprepared for games. Because of his talent the coaches indulged him for a while, which didn't endear him to his teammates. Despite being suspended from the team and then being arrested for cocaine possession he was still drafted in the first round.

I didn't mean to imply that the aforementioned quarterbacks necessarily shared Rosen's reputed personality traits, but that NFL teams are so desperate for a star at the position that they will overlook almost any negative reputation if a college player demonstrates obvious talent (Winston and Newton would be two more recent examples).