Howard to Start againt Jets

[CoolieMan]

Makes sense, we already know what rudy brings so this frees up more game time for Howard and Allar

from the coach

Yeah, we're going to play the two young guys for the Jets game, that's going to be our focus," McCarthy said. "Will Howard will go first. I think you understand they're young, Will didn't get to play last year. Drew's a first-year player, we've got two veterans I feel really good about with Aaron and Mason. Saw what I needed to see from Mason last week, I've talked highly about Mason really since the spring. I really want to max out the opportunities with both Will and Drew."

https://www.steelernation.com/2026/...b1VLZkZCrv1OypACnY_aem_SE8IpmxLZmaUAlcP6bTDgQ

 

[FordFairLane]

I think this probably means the #1 and #2 qb positions are set barring a trade.

 

[Punxsutawney]

I think this probably means the #1 and #2 qb positions are set barring a trade.

It's looking that way unless Howard or Allar blow McCarthy away over the next few weeks.

Maybe this is their chance, though Im not sure what to make of Howard starting over Allar.

Hopefully, they both get series with the same receivers and blockers.

 

[bermudasteel]

Makes sense, we already know what rudy brings so this frees up more game time for Howard and Allar

from the coach



https://www.steelernation.com/2026/...b1VLZkZCrv1OypACnY_aem_SE8IpmxLZmaUAlcP6bTDgQ

My, my, my...

I like it but why not give the 1s a full first half???

Who's gonna stream the game so we can watch it together???

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I think this probably means the #1 and #2 qb positions are set barring a trade.

yeah poor howard....

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Per tim benz :
Quoting Rudolph regarding Fridays game:

Rudolph on Howard & Allar: "I'm very aware that the fanbase is starved for a franchise QB. People want to have hope for the future beyond this year. We've got two great QBs who are young and progressing. I really am jealous of the structure they have had and this program and this QB-grooming system the way that Coach McCarthy has done it because I feel that they have made a lot of strides. I'll be rooting them on Friday"

 

[xjx]

I'm glad they will both get significant snaps.

 

[slashsteel]

I wish yinz the best moving forward Rudy.

May yinz catch a sleigh
hey,
listen to what I say ,
today.
The in regards to who will play
and who
will go away.

 

[BLITZ]

Per tim benz :
Quoting Rudolph regarding Fridays game:

Rudolph on Howard & Allar: "I'm very aware that the fanbase is starved for a franchise QB. People want to have hope for the future beyond this year. We've got two great QBs who are young and progressing. I really am jealous of the structure they have had and this program and this QB-grooming system the way that Coach McCarthy has done it because I feel that they have made a lot of strides. I'll be rooting them on Friday"

certainty respect that

 

[SteelerSask2]

I literally couldn't be happier. Finally the Steelers have an HC who does things like I would. Never expected this at all.

 

[Litos]

Per tim benz :
Quoting Rudolph regarding Fridays game:

Rudolph on Howard & Allar: "I'm very aware that the fanbase is starved for a franchise QB. People want to have hope for the future beyond this year. We've got two great QBs who are young and progressing. I really am jealous of the structure they have had and this program and this QB-grooming system the way that Coach McCarthy has done it because I feel that they have made a lot of strides. I'll be rooting them on Friday"

what an elegant way to throw coolshades under the bus, I really like it. Who else thinks Rudolph has a career in the booth after he hangs'em up?