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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, May 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM.

  1. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Bad decision. Yet they didn't start the season that way. Flacco was with them until I believe week 4, or 5.
    Also their HC got fired at the end of the season.
    3 different HCs now in this division. Us, the Browns, and Ravens. Should be interesting times
     
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  2. Eichburgh

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    I agree. It would be a wasted pick to jettison Howard at this point. He's yet to have seen a single NFL snap, including pre-season. I'll be very disappointed if Rudolph is kept over Howard.
     
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  3. PWP

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    MM Loves Howard he fits he just needs more velocity and mental work AR and MM both state he is improving.. Howard isn't going anywhere IMO..
     
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  4. AskQuestionsLater

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    Not saying it would be ideal. Just stating whatever happens, happens.
     
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  5. S.T.D

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    LoL. Again. If it's not Mason, they will more than likely get a different Qb with some NFL experience. Not many HCs want to go into a season with all the backups having no NFL experience. The Browns did it last year, but they waited till week 4, or 5, and well they fired that coach, or let him go.
     
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  6. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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  7. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Dos Amigos

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    It won’t be Rodgers decision
     
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  8. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    Rodgers won the battle in 2018. McCarthy...took a seat.
     
  9. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    We’ve already done it and this team definitely isnt closer to a SB with Rodgers than it was with Ben when they did it with Dobbs.

    McCarthy also has never carried 4 QBs
     
  10. Hanratty#5

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    They should go with Rodgers and the 2 young guys backing him up. If Rodgers gets injured during the season then just bring Rudolph back or if he is with another team then there is always Cooper Rush, Tyrod Tyler or some other vet to be Will Howard's backup.
     
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  11. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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  13. Busman

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    McCarthy loves Howard. I read an article just today that talked about how much they love him. He is likely going to be QB#2 . I can see Howard coming in if ole man Rodgers cant make it through the season.
     
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  14. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Dos Amigos

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    That’s nice

    It won’t be Rodger’s decision
     
  15. Brice

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    I don't understand how the Bengals Head coach survived again last year.

    6-11 in 2025. For his 7 years with Cincinnati he is currently at 52 Wins 63 Loses and 1 tie.
     
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  16. Bubbahotep

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    With a franchise QB for half that time. His seat has gotta be getting warm. But then again, it's Mike Brown.
     
  17. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I imagine because of how often Burrow has been hurt.
     
  18. Brice

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    In case you were wondering Kaleb Johnson was getting 1st team reps at RB on Monday.



    Crazy, but both Jaylen and Rico are skipping OTAs. I guess they don't want the practice time in the new offence with Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers???
     
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  19. Bubbahotep

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    Warren and Dowdle know how to play the position. Steelers coaches need convinced that KJ knows what he is doing. Based on last season, I have to believe there are questions.
     
  20. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    Wow… when a running back “LOOKS NASTY” at OTAs, I guess we should take notice!
     
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  21. Joel Buchsbaum

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    Some players are excelling in OTA's and opening some eyes.

    Rodgers does not look his age. His arm and movermet are not that of a 40+ year old man.

    Howard is off to a good start.

    Benard is opening some eyes as also looks almost NFL ready.


    Of course the architect Mike McCarrty is busy working on all the pieces on his chess board ... and he plans on using them.

    I disagree with putting the rookie in with the #1's at tackle, but trust his judgement I do.
     
  22. Joel Buchsbaum

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    So that is Mrs. Rodgers. She is a different cat. Just like Aaron who wearing a shirt of the Egyptian cat.

    Aaron looks very happy with her.
     
  23. mac daddyo

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    i really could see allar going to the PS. i don't think many would consider putting him on their active roster if he had to be broken down to the bare minimum and made to start over with every aspect of the position. i don't think many would leave him on all year and could be brought back at some point. many teams passed during the draft on him. i'd like to see us keep one of the better backups in mason first and not leave the team undermanned for a guy that's clearly not ready this year. i see it like this, is he better than any of our top 3? not now. is he better than anyone we could draft next year? who knows. :cool:
     

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