Will Howard to start, Drew Allar will follow at QB for Steelers this week
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Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy announced that second-year quarterback Will Howard will start against the New York Jets on Friday, followed by rookie Drew Allar.
- Veteran quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will not play in this week's game, giving the younger QBs valuable playing time.
- McCarthy emphasized the importance of developing Howard and Allar, noting that Howard did not play last year and Allar is a first-year player.
- The coach expressed confidence in Rodgers and Rudolph, highlighting Rudolph's recent performance and his long-standing positive view of him since spring.
- This decision aims to maximize opportunities for the team's younger quarterbacks to gain experience in game situations.
