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Steelers View Drew Allar as Young Version of This Super Bowl Winner

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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