Bradford is a master at setting up big paydays so IMO, he knows that he is on a one year audition and will prepare and play accordingly. I'm not sure which teams will be looking for a QB next year(NYG & DEN?) but that is what Bradford is playing for and when healthy, he is going to be tough to outperform. Rosen is the future but I think Bradford is the now. He'll start the season and play as long as the Cardinals have a shot at the playoffs(and he stays healthy).
My first reaction when they signed Bradford was that the Cards had the outside hope that he would become the starter for the next 5-to-8 years. Something akin to lucking out with first Warner and then Palmer. Bradford is only 30, former #1 overall pick, former Offensive Rookie of the Year. Because of injuries, he has low mileage in terms of hits for a whole season (what a strange plus for a guy).
I wonder if the Rosen signing is an indication that Bradford's knee is more serious that first thought? Vikes labeled his knee as 'degenerative' That would explain the move to select Rosen even considering the low cost in trade value. Also, a trade for another QB in Rosen with previous shoulder surgery and lost time due to concussions.
So, should SW name Bradford the starter NOW and ease the tension in the QB room??? You know all three guys want to be the starter---which is exactly the way it should be. Bradford and Glennon are fighting for their professional careers and chance to be a starter with Rosen cocky enough to want to claim the job.
OR do you announce that the QB position is open for whoever shows the best stuff in pre-season? Then stand back and let the dogfight begin. Best dog gets the biggest bone regardless of vet status, draft status, paycheck.