In my usuage of "basically a rookie", I'd say so. I'm refering to their expirence/playtime, rather than thier first year. He's making "rookie" mistakes.
Obviously, by the book, you are correct.This is not his offical rookie year.
I still don't see it. How is 5 MVP type games + 1 horrible game = free ride?
I mean, the back ups (damn rookies) have free rides, Grossman has to go out and play.