Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Plan: Howard & Draft Picks

0:00On April 23rd, Pittsburgh Steelers are banking on Will Howard, stepping up as their backup quarterback this season, with Aaron Rogers handling starter, duties. Head coach Mike McCarthy insists they can struggle developing Howard alongside drafting a rookie QB, if the right one fits. He calls quarterback the most crucial spot in football, so they're always looking to build depth without skipping a B. McCarthy's crew has the experience to make it work, pulling from past successes like old film sessions on prospects. They've set up a solid training setup to handle multiple young arms at once, keeping everyone sharp. Howard's got a strong foundation, mobile, poised in the pocket, and that natural leader vibe, but he redshirted his rookie year after a hand injury in. Camp. No preseason snaps, no regular season throws yet, so he's raw in live action. The focus now is sharpening his pocket passing, since late game two-minute drills decide most contests. The need might steer their draft board towards safer picks with a higher floor, like Carson

1:01Beck or Drew Aller over boom or bus types. Training camp will reveal how it all shakes out, as they fine-tune the QB room and test those plans on the field. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.