Mike McCarthy liked what he saw from quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard following the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.
Howard prepares of his rookie campaign after four years of college football at Penn State. Meanwhile, Allar gears up for Year 2 after missing out on the 2025 season due to injury. They stand out as future options for Pittsburgh once Aaron Rodgers retires after 2026.
Allar attempted 13 passes in his preseason debut for the Steelers, completing 10 throws for 153 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score for himself. Meanwhile, Howard completed seven of nine passes for 86 yards.
McCarthy reflected on both quarterbacks' performances after the game, via ESPN. He was high on their composure as he looks forward to their development as professional quarterbacks.
"I thought as far as the way they took the play, commanded the huddle. … I thought they were very poised," McCarthy said of Howard and Allar. "I liked the way all three of them played, especially our young guys. I liked the way Will responded. … He did a good job overcoming some long down on distances, and I thought his two-minute drill was outstanding. And I thought Drew played very, very well."
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Howard prepares of his rookie campaign after four years of college football at Penn State. Meanwhile, Allar gears up for Year 2 after missing out on the 2025 season due to injury. They stand out as future options for Pittsburgh once Aaron Rodgers retires after 2026.
Allar attempted 13 passes in his preseason debut for the Steelers, completing 10 throws for 153 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score for himself. Meanwhile, Howard completed seven of nine passes for 86 yards.
McCarthy reflected on both quarterbacks' performances after the game, via ESPN. He was high on their composure as he looks forward to their development as professional quarterbacks.
"I thought as far as the way they took the play, commanded the huddle. … I thought they were very poised," McCarthy said of Howard and Allar. "I liked the way all three of them played, especially our young guys. I liked the way Will responded. … He did a good job overcoming some long down on distances, and I thought his two-minute drill was outstanding. And I thought Drew played very, very well."
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