McCarthy Backs Howard, Keeps Draft Options Open

0:00On March 31st, Mike McCarthy, the new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, is doubling down on his faith in young quarterback, Will Howard. At the NFL's annual league meetings, he made it clear he'd have drafted the second year player way higher than the fifth or sixth round, calling him a legit starter prospect. This lines up with what McCarthy said right after getting hired, where he showed real excitement about building around Howard. He's pointed to Howard's strong college days at Ohio State as proof of his potential, and he's eager to guide the kids' growth on the field. But just a day earlier, McCarthy praised this year's deep quarterback draft class, signaling the Steelers aren't locking in yet, and might add fresh. Talent. All this hangs in the balance with Aaron Rogers still a free agent. If he signs on, he jumps straight to starter and slide Howard down the depth. Chart? Keeping things wide open for Pittsburgh this offseason. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.