Will Howard

[SteelerFan448]

Thinking round 2 is the highest for Nuss as his down year will impact him I am sure. If he is there in round 3 I pull that trigger..

Early in the year I tried to watch as many of these highly-rated QBs as possible and Nussmeier was so disappointing. Down year is an understatement, though McCarthy does have a loose connection with his dad, so maybe? Klubnik and Allar were two QBs the Steelers heavily scouted during the season, not that it means anything.

Nussmeier - Probably has the best football IQ, but is small and lacks any elite tools.
Klubnik - Has the edge on starting experience, but underachieved and lacks elite tools.
Allar - Has elite physical tools, but is inconsistent and doesn't have much mental toughness in big moments.

 

[slashsteel]

Early in the year I tried to watch as many of these highly-rated QBs as possible and Nussmeier was so disappointing. Down year is an understatement, though McCarthy does have a loose connection with his dad, so maybe? Klubnik and Allar were two QBs the Steelers heavily scouted during the season, not that it means anything.

Nussmeier - Probably has the best football IQ, but is small and lacks any elite tools.
Klubnik - Has the edge on starting experience, but underachieved and lacks elite tools.
Allar - Has elite physical tools, but is inconsistent and doesn't have much mental toughness in big moments.

Round 3 you could have any of the three who do you take and why?

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Im taking Haynes king in the 5th and making him slash. Flea flickers left and right

 

[slashsteel]

Im taking Haynes king in the 5th and making him slash. Flea flickers left and right

King had what like 5 INTs in one senior bowl practice? If we want to give the ball away we can just keep Rudy.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

idgaf

 

[Litos]

Round 3 you could have any of the three who do you take and why?

The one available in round 4 ?

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

Allar has the highest upside and we have Howard who I like. Take Allar late third or early 4th and swing for the fences.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Round 3 you could have any of the three who do you take and why?

Nussmeier has the processing skills and is probably a fit in McCarthy's offense, but he's physically limited. I've seen him compared to Andy Dalton and a poor man's Baker Mayfield. No slight on either player, they can take a team to the playoffs. Give me Allar and hope they can coach some mental toughness and put the physical tools together with the processing part of the game. I suppose I'd rather swing for the fences at this point of the draft rather than try to hit a single. Neither would prevent me from taking a QB early next year either.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

Very well spoken young man. Sounds smart.
Enjoyed when he drew up and described a play on the board at 12:00.

At 17:45…. “How the hell do people not like you as the #1 QB in the draft?” - Gruden
At 16:50 compares him to Josh Allen. Identical size.
Thats enough. I’m sold on the guy!

Mason Rudolph is the same size as Josh Allen. C'mon.

 

[WindyCitySteel]

Round 3 you could have any of the three who do you take and why?

If you're taking a 3rd round flier on a guy, go with traits -- Allar. Who knows how much Franklin held him back.

 

[DesertSteel]

Haley says Howard more than likely is not the guy...nothing against Howard he says it's just the nature of the beast. A Tom Brady in the 6th round is like winning the powerball, as far as odds go. They talk about it from the 4:00 minute mark on.

There is ZERO actual player evaluation in this video. Cliff Notes: He was drafted in the 6th round so it's very unlikely he's gonna be the guy. Thanks Sherlock Haley!

 

[WindyCitySteel]

My only problem with drafting a QB in 2026 is that it almost ensures we won't in 2027. I know these things change every year but next year will have Moore, Sellers, Sayin, and Manning at a minimum.

That's why I'd give Howard a chance this year, if we hit the lottery, no need to pick another. If not, much better class projected to come out the next year.

 

[slashsteel]

Nussmeier has the processing skills and is probably a fit in McCarthy's offense, but he's physically limited. I've seen him compared to Andy Dalton and a poor man's Baker Mayfield. No slight on either player, they can take a team to the playoffs. Give me Allar and hope they can coach some mental toughness and put the physical tools together with the processing part of the game. I suppose I'd rather swing for the fences at this point of the draft rather than try to hit a single. Neither would prevent me from taking a QB early next year either.

I am in the minority I like Nuss in 3. I thought his injury held him back. Thought he showed well in the Senior-bowl in a small sample size.

I probably wouldn’t lose sleep over Allar in 3 either. We have an extra one if they want to take a QB dip in the pond.

Yeah unless someone blows up on the roster I wouldn’t hesitate to revisit the well next year for sure..