Seeing lots of online salivating over Will Howard

[StillerDownSouth]

One thing I do know, he’s a real easy kid to root for.

He kind of looks like a chubby nerd that kind of got stretched out to be a QB.

Too soft of a face. Small head. Not a real athletic body type.

Probably gets sloshy drunk way too easily and annoys his friends who constantly have to babysit him.

If he's good, I'll root for him, but I'll never love him.

So basically same body type as Brady when he was a rookie 6th rounder, wouldn't it be something if he became Brady 2.0

[955876]

One thing I do know, he’s a real easy kid to root for.

He kind of looks like a chubby nerd that kind of got stretched out to be a QB.

Too soft of a face. Small head. Not a real athletic body type.

Probably gets sloshy drunk way too easily and annoys his friends who constantly have to babysit him.

If he's good, I'll root for him, but I'll never love him.

So basically same body type as Brady when he was a rookie 6th rounder, wouldn't it be something if he became Brady 2.0

We will never be that fortunate. Mostly because Jibba Jabber (and this franchise) will not create an environment for that type of growth.

They need finished products. Players no longer get developed here.

It’s why they’ve been such big players in free agency lately. Especially at DB.

Our former DB coach now HC couldn’t develop a DB to save his life.

[tbsteel]

One thing I do know, he’s a real easy kid to root for.

He kind of looks like a chubby nerd that kind of got stretched out to be a QB.

Too soft of a face. Small head. Not a real athletic body type.

Probably gets sloshy drunk way too easily and annoys his friends who constantly have to babysit him.

If he's good, I'll root for him, but I'll never love him.

So basically same body type as Brady when he was a rookie 6th rounder, wouldn't it be something if he became Brady 2.0

The Brady situation is like a once in a lifetime deal. That shit ain’t happening again the rest of our lives.

Howard looks like a pussy. I bet his balls are tiny and scrunched up all tight.

[AirRescueFF]

If he ends up as the #2, a win regardless.

[Jams]

He has the brains just not elite arm talent, that's just the reality of it. He will make a good back up for the Steelers for years to come. He is no franchise QB. Not remotely close to Ben talent wise.

[Deebo]

He has the brains just not elite arm talent, that's just the reality of it. He will make a good back up for the Steelers for years to come. He is no franchise QB. Not remotely close to Ben talent wise.

Yup- he's a Rudolph clone. Which in the grand scheme of things ain't bad for 6th round

[Steeldrama]

Will Howard doesn't need to be the next Brady.

A strong backup role could prove invaluable going forward.

Culture counts, y’all.

Jack Sawyer and Will Howard were the epitome of leadership, LEADING the Buckeyes on an impressive National Title run after another epic fail against their arch nemesis, scUM.

Depot is quoting somebody (probably an irrelevant source but still) saying he has been impressed by Sawyer going so far as to proclaim him a future starter. Hold up on that car wash indeed, BUT both Sawyer and Howard contributing as more than just role players is an added bonus due to the unrivaled CULTURE they’re going to help create for the next Steelers’ Head Coach and next Steelers’ President.

I was very pleased with the Steelers 2025 draft, not so much for the players they picked but for the programs they came from.

Take the Iowa kids. Caleb Johnson, Yahya Black, and even Seabass Castro. Hardly athletic marvels or household names but all 3 are impressing in camp. Hell no Kirk Ferentz’s Hawkeyes aren’t title contenders, BUT they’re always competitive AND feisty. What they may lack in talent and even X’s and O’s they make up for with a well established CULTURE and tradition of hard work and dedication.

Derrick Harmon should be lauded since he’s the Steelers’ 1st round pick. BUT, he comes with an inspirational story. You think this kid’s going to not bust his ass for one second after losing his mom on the night his draft dream came true? Kid played his ass off for Dan Lanning who learned the value of hard work and CULTURE from Kirby Smart.

Yep, your rookie class is going to set a strong foundation for the post-Tomlin era (please be soon, PLEASE be oh soooo soon).

[955876]

both Sawyer and Howard contributing as more than just role players is an added bonus due to the unrivaled CULTURE they’re going to help create for the next Steelers’ Head Coach and next Steelers’ President.

Both will be collecting their NFL pensions before the Steelers have a new HC.

I kid. Hopefully.

[AirRescueFF]

Out for the rest of camp and preseason. Broken bone in hand.

Somewhat related, but it just me, or do the Steelers always have more than their share of injuries in camp every year?

[anpsteel]

Out for the rest of camp and preseason. Broken bone in hand.

Somewhat related, but it just me, or do the Steelers always have more than their share of injuries in camp every year?

T certainly seems so


Every day it seems another significant contributor goes down


Most have been soft tissue injuries- but Lowery is an ACL and obviously Howard’s fracture

[tbsteel]

I told you all this dude was soft. Broke his wittle fat finger taking a snap under center from a real man.

[.Kodiak]

Out for the rest of camp and preseason. Broken bone in hand.

Somewhat related, but it just me, or do the Steelers always have more than their share of injuries in camp every year?

I thought I read broken finger and 3 weeks? Either way, missing the rest of preseason is devastating for a rookie QB.

Have to hope Howard's QB IQ is as good as people are saying and maybe he can overcome that. But there's no way around missing the actual physical reps for timing and getting the speed of the game.

[bradshaw2ben]

Out for the rest of camp and preseason. Broken bone in hand.

Somewhat related, but it just me, or do the Steelers always have more than their share of injuries in camp every year?

I thought I read broken finger and 3 weeks? Either way, missing the rest of preseason is devastating for a rookie QB.

Have to hope Howard's QB IQ is as good as people are saying and maybe he can overcome that. But there's no way around missing the actual physical reps for timing and getting the speed of the game.

This is the time to find out if Will Howard is good enough to give him a legit shot to win the job next year or if you're going to have to go all-in on Round 1 QB. This injury effectively derails that possibility entirely.

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

[.Kodiak]

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

glass half full: it's just enough missed time to keep Tomlin/Smith from destroying whatever potential he has before [hopefully] a new regime next year

[anpsteel]

Out for the rest of camp and preseason. Broken bone in hand.

Somewhat related, but it just me, or do the Steelers always have more than their share of injuries in camp every year?

I thought I read broken finger and 3 weeks? Either way, missing the rest of preseason is devastating for a rookie QB.

Have to hope Howard's QB IQ is as good as people are saying and maybe he can overcome that. But there's no way around missing the actual physical reps for timing and getting the speed of the game.

This is the time to find out if Will Howard is good enough to give him a legit shot to win the job next year or if you're going to have to go all-in on Round 1 QB. This injury effectively derails that possibility entirely.

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

100% on both points

The only reason I was excited to watch pre-season was Will Howard.

and, as you stated- baring Rodgers being injured during the season- and - either Rudolph sucking ass or he is injured too, there is almost zero chance we see Howard play this season

which takes us to using a bunch of draft capital to get a QB in next year's draft.

[955876]

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

glass half full: it's just enough missed time to keep Tomlin/Smith from destroying whatever potential he has before [hopefully] a new regime next year

Bet on that?

[K_C_]

Out for the rest of camp and preseason. Broken bone in hand.

Somewhat related, but it just me, or do the Steelers always have more than their share of injuries in camp every year?

I thought I read broken finger and 3 weeks? Either way, missing the rest of preseason is devastating for a rookie QB.

Have to hope Howard's QB IQ is as good as people are saying and maybe he can overcome that. But there's no way around missing the actual physical reps for timing and getting the speed of the game.

This is the time to find out if Will Howard is good enough to give him a legit shot to win the job next year or if you're going to have to go all-in on Round 1 QB. This injury effectively derails that possibility entirely.

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

It definitely is a major blow that Howard got hurt, but I think the odds of Will playing in meaningful games this year even if he was impressive in the preseason were slim to none. Especially behind Rodgers who is entrenched and Mason who Cool Shades brought back solely because he saved Mikey T.'s precious NHALS 2 years ago. It would have taken some very strange unforseen circumstances for Howard to have gotten a shot in 2025.

On the other hand it could make next preseason a whole lot of fun, because the QB room will probably be First Round Draft Choice QB, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard.

Will will have an honest shot to start next year in a competition with Mason while the First Round Draft Choice QB learns the ropes. If Howard is very impressive then the Steelers could have a nice problem on their hands.

[bradshaw2ben]

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

glass half full: it's just enough missed time to keep Tomlin/Smith from destroying whatever potential he has before [hopefully] a new regime next year

Unless they hire Ryan Day to be their next head coach, he'll get buried behind the next big thing.

[955876]

It would have taken some very strange unforseen circumstances for Howard to have gotten a shot in 2025.

Not really. Rogers might not get through the first 4 games while the clumsy oaf Broderick Jones figures out his left hand from his right hand.

From there it just takes Rudolph getting dinged and there you go.

[jebrick]

The lemon and vinegar into the open wound is that seeing Will Howard in the preseason was pretty the only reason to watch the preseason games.

glass half full: it's just enough missed time to keep Tomlin/Smith from destroying whatever potential he has before [hopefully] a new regime next year

Unless they hire Ryan Day to be their next head coach, he'll get buried behind the next big thing.

That being Drew Allar!!! No need to learn a fancy new complex offense when you could move from Franklin's version of Martyball to A. smiths version of Martyball.

Did I mention that he looks like a QB?