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Steelers’ Thursday night QB rotation

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by AtlSteel, Aug 12, 2026 at 7:14 AM.

  1. AtlSteel

    AtlSteel Well-Known Member

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    • Mason Rudolph: 1-2 series
    • Drew Allar: Rest of 1st half
    • Will Howard: Entire 2nd half



    Haven't looked forward to a preseason game this much in a while.
     
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  2. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    Several camp reports have noted Allar looking sharper / more impressive than Will Howard in recent practices, so McCarthy giving the longer look (and the bigger evaluation opportunity) to the third-round rookie makes sense if he’s currently ahead of Howard on the depth chart in the coaches’ eyes. I know what the latest depth chart says.
     
  3. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    That picture worries me;)
     
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  4. TrueFan

    TrueFan Well-Known Member

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    Who knows what the rotation will be but I can't wait to watch the two youngsters play.
     
  5. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I don't think the official QB rotation has been released yet.
     
  6. Chucktownsteeler

    Chucktownsteeler Well-Known Member

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    Just found out it is televised here. Bingo!
     
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  7. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    But if this report is true then Allar isn't getting the longer playing time tomorrow night. Mason is starting and playing a series or two which could mean most of the first quarter. Allar will get maybe a little bit of the first quarter and play the second quarter. Howard is playing the entire second half.
     
  8. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Buds

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    What about Mr Rodgers
     
  9. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    I was surprised when I saw that he might take around 30 snaps this pre-season but I also thought that I'll believe it when I see it.
     
  10. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Buds

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    McCarthy said so

    Rodgers said it’s a waste of his time (maybe it’s not all about him)

    Let’s see who wins this battle
     
  11. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Buds

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    Howard is ahead of Allar on the depth chart

    He will be ahead in the rotation Thursday

    Now the next game they will probably swap
     

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