Steelers View Drew Allar as Young Version of This Super Bowl Winner
Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers hope Drew Allar, their third-round draft pick from Penn State, will become their future starting quarterback. The team compares Allar’s arm talent to a young Joe Flacco and believes coach Mike McCarthy can help improve his skills.Key Facts
- The Steelers are uncertain who their starting quarterback will be next season.
- Aaron Rodgers might return or could retire.
- Pittsburgh has other quarterbacks, including Will Howard (drafted in 2025) and Mason Rudolph, who has 19 NFL starts.
- Drew Allar was picked in the third round of the NFL draft by the Steelers.
- A team source likened Allar’s arm talent to Joe Flacco’s early career.
- Joe Flacco won a Super Bowl and was named the Super Bowl MVP.
- Drew Allar struggled at Penn State due to poor coaching and support but showed strong stats: 7,402 passing yards, 61 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions in four years.
- The Steelers believe coach Mike McCarthy can help Allar improve his footwork and overall quarterback skills.
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