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Mike McCarthy’s QB School

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Feb 2, 2026 at 11:47 AM.

  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Good read. I know some poopoo his QB guru label but Im excited to see him work with Howard or even a draft pick. Would love to see what he can do with someone like Allar.
     
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  2. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    There will probably be a QB drafted this year regardless if Aaron comes back and what he thinks about Howard.
     
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  3. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    There should be, just not in the 1st.
     
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  4. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    If Rodgers comes back I guess any new QB will have 2 mentors.
     
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  5. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    Probably

    Ty Simpson maybe
     
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  6. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    Never heard of the guy until yesterday. You are second person I've heard mention his name and the Steelers. Guy I heard talking about him wants the Steelers to get him but thinks he'll go before we get a shot?????????????????
     
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  7. NorthernBlitz

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    I like this for 2 reasons:
    1. When you don't have an average to above average QB, you don't really have a chance at a SB. So you should always be looking.
    2. Hopefully, this means that he won't automatically write off Howard (or even Mason).
     
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  8. NorthernBlitz

    NorthernBlitz Well-Known Member

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    And my guess is that the song sheet would be pretty similar between the two of them.
     
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  9. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Lots are talking him up. I thought he was Alabama weakness outside of the DBs. We shall see.
     
  10. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    TBH, would prefer they hold off on an early QB until 2027 draft. Use the picks to fill glaring holes. CB, WR, safety, IOL, DL.
     
  11. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    It is rare for a journeyman QB to go to SB. We came on so close to have Jarrett Stidham a starting QB in the SB. I'd have loved it. I rank Trent Dilfer as one of the biggest surprise QB's to start a SB. That was a true defense wins championships SB. I would have given Denver about a 1% chance of pulling it off. I'd have loved to see the odds Vegas would have bestowed on the game.
     
  12. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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  13. Karl

    Karl Well-Known Member

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    I saw that and heard about it some years ago. Glad to see it resurface.
    A lot of good came from it.
    He will have to adjust some as the game is different but for the most part, it is applicable.
     
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  14. NorthernBlitz

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    I agree that the most likely outcome for both of these guys is journeyman at best.

    But it does seem like MM is willing to accumulate lottery tickets at QB....even when he had a great starter.

    And that's probably a good philosophy.
     
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  15. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Why put all the eggs in one basket. It’s only one draft pick, they have 12 or 13. The 3rd rd would be an ideal spot, they have three unless they package some to acquire another 2nd.

    This isnt Tomlin and his staff anymore, you have McCarthy and probably Tolzien who also seems to be good at developing QB’s. Keep drafting them until you find one.
     
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  16. Hawaii 5-0

    Hawaii 5-0 Well-Known Member

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    If you think the 2027 QB class is good, just wait until you see how loaded the 2028 group is. :roflmao:
     
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  17. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    Hence I said not an early QB. 3rd round is fine.
     
  18. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    I suggested this when Ben was done and I got beat into the ground like a tent peg for that idea
     
  19. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Heres one for you, was listening to a story by Todd Haley and the Steelers were interested in drafting Mahomes but didnt want to upset the applecart.

    Basically he was saying thats a tough thing to do when you have a QB like Ben. He pointed to the Packers and how they did it with Rodgers.
     
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  20. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    It’s a day two pick. I consider that early. 4th on is later to me.

    But agree definitely dont use a 1st.
     
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  21. nor

    nor Well-Known Member

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    This years SB is anticlimactic because no Name QBs.
     
  22. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    Have mom tuck you in to bed early
     
  23. Brice

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    I keep waiting to hear that Scott Tolzien is getting the OC job. I am not sure what McCarthy is waiting on to name his OC. The OC position is where McCarthy can groom the next Steeler HC if he decides to go for a young up and coming Coach.

    Not sure why McCarthy is waiting on OC; is there anyone coaching on Sunday that McCarthy and the Steelers could still be looking at for OC.

    Has Scott Tolzien been brought in for an In-Person Interview yet?

    LOL, I guess the answer is today for Scott's interview.
     

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