Q: Does Josh Rosen really look like he can play this season. Or is the media really hyping it up too much … truthfully?

A: I honestly think he’s looked like UCLA’s best quarterback through two weeks.

Q: What’s your take on how much better Rosen would have to be to make burning his redshirt worth it? If he’s going to be only slightly better than Jerry Neuheisel or Asiantii Woulard, then maybe it’s best to keep his year of eligibility.

A: Quantifying differences into clear “start or not start” thresholds is tricky, but if Rosen can translate what he’s done in practices into real games, I think that’s more than enough to make burning that redshirt worthwhile. Neuheisel makes good decisions, but his limited arm strength limits his potential as a starter. Woulard has talent, but hasn’t looked as good as Rosen this spring — and that’s after two-plus years in the program.

If Rosen does start, then UCLA also has the ideal roster to surround a true freshman behind center. The entire offensive line is intact, and basically every significant receiver and running back returns too. Jordan Payton said after the Alamo Bowl that whoever replaces Brett Hundley will get the keys to a Ferrari. That remains a good metaphor for the Bruins’ offensive situation.

Q: If we assume Rosen likely locks down the starting QB job, is Neuheisel still holding down the No. 2 spot on the depth chart or has Woulard displayed enough consistency to close the gap?

A: I think I’d still give Neuheisel the edge at No. 2, but Woulard did very well to end the second week of spring camp. I wouldn’t rule him out.

Q: From your observation, as a whole, which position group on offense and defensive seem to be the weakest?

A: The offense has talent and depth just about everywhere, with the obvious question being the ongoing quarterback competition. The receiving corps is filled with potential targets, although UCLA could still use one game-breaking threat to really expand the offense.

The defense’s biggest issue is probably the depth of the defensive line. Kenny Clark and Eddie Vanderdoes should be All-Pac-12 first teamers by the end of the season, but there’s not a ton of proven talent behind them. UCLA also needs to replace defensive end Owamage Odighizuwa, with Takkarist McKinley, Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and Matt Dickerson all vying for the spot.

Q: There has been grumblings among UCLA fans of fear that Vanderdoes and Clark may declare early for the draft. I could see Eddie leaving but I think fans maybe overrating Clark as a NFL prospect. From past seasons, Clark looks like an undersized 3-4 NT that hasn’t shown much skill in providing a pass rush from the interior. How has that aspect of his game looked in spring?

A: I think both of them could leave after this season. Clark didn’t rack up tackles for loss last season, but he’s constantly manning double teams is the anchor for UCLA’s run defense. Defensive line coach Angus McClure did say last week that he wants to see Clark develop more as a pass rusher this year though. Clark hasn’t been all-world this spring, but I have little doubt he’ll be a star again this fall.

Q: How has Devin Fuller looked and is he getting time on the outside, or is he still strictly playing the slot? He is my pick for breakout player of the year.

A: He’s playing the slot. Everyone in the media fell in love with Fuller two offseasons ago, so I’m a little hesitant to go all in on him now, but there’s a reason Jim Mora once (generously) compared him to Percy Harvin.

Q: Who is showing to have the best spring camp so far? Who is the breakout star going to be?

A: I like Mossi Johnson to have a strong sophomore season. He’s looked great as a slot receiver, and has matched up well against Myles Jack in one-on-ones.

Q: Which redshirt freshmen have flashed the most? I always felt that Austin Roberts had enough polish to challenge for playing time last year as a true before his injury.

A: Roberts will probably get in the rotation. I actually quite like Aaron Sharp in his switch to receiver, and he could definitely play a role as an inside receiver. Jordan Lasley has flashed a bit, but he has a hot-headed streak that could get him in trouble during the season. I like Cameron Griffin at outside linebacker.

Q: It looks like Conor McDermott and Simon Goines are going to be the starting tackles, and Caleb Benenoch will be moved inside to guard. Is Kenny Lacy or Zach Bateman doing enough to challenge for that guard spot?

A: Lacy has gotten most of the first-string reps at guard as Benenoch continues to work back slowly, and has done enough that he could push to start there. Bateman hasn’t wowed me so far. It’ll be interesting to see what UCLA’s starting offensive line looks like once Benenoch is healthy enough to participate fully in practices.

Q: What is the latest on Adrian Klemm? Was he recruiting Curtis Robinson, who just committed to Stanford.

A: No real update besides that the investigation is ongoing. Curtis Robinson was mainly recruited by Scott White.

Q: How are the backups on the OL coming along since Klemm isn’t there?

A: The second-string line is a little porous, but that’s due more to injuries than Klemm’s absence. Caleb Benenoch and Scott Quessenberry are both out, which means two walk-ons are starting at center and tackle. Kolton Miller looks like a good prospect at left tackle, however, and the offensive line as a whole is in very good shape assuming full health, especially once the true freshmen arrive this summer.

Q: Randall Goforth and Marcus Rios at CB, Goodman and Wadood at safety, and Willis & Adams at nickel. What factors keep this from becoming a reality?

A: Randall Goforth is versatile enough to move around a bit, but I think he’s most valuable to UCLA spending most of his time at safety. Tahaan Goodman also fell into the doghouse a bit after blowing some coverages last year against Stanford, so I don’t know that the staff wants to elevate him to starter yet. I think Fabian Moreau will stick at starting CB, but Marcus Rios could potentially push Ishmael Adams into more nickel packages.

Q: Now that Myles Jack seems to have moved inside who is filling that outside linebacker spot? I read somewhere that Aaron Wallace was taking reps with the first team. Who else has been taking reps and has anyone flashed so far in Spring?

A: Aaron Wallace and Deon Hollins are the current starters, but I would expect Kene Orjioke to push for a spot once he gets healthy. Cameron Griffin has looked good practicing with the second string, and five-star Keisean Lucier-South could at least get in the rotation as a freshman. UCLA ran a lot of nickel last season, so if that’s the case again then a fourth LB won’t be in the rotation as much.

Q: Why did Wanaah Bail transfer?

A: Academics. He already had a issues there before arriving at UCLA, and didn’t play the second half of the season because he was academically ineligible.