Though just a sixth-round pick, QB Will Howard is filling some Steelers fans with hope, perhaps finding a hidden gem. The national champion Ohio State quarterback should spend his rookie season as the third quarterback, assuming he-who-shall-not-be-named shows up. But that won’t prevent the eyes from naturally drifting to Howard whenever he is on the field.
Such was the case this past weekend when the Steelers held their rookie minicamp. Multiple reporters shared their thoughts about their first impressions of the rookie, one saying he looked “very comfortable”. You can count Brian Batko among those who found himself impressed after his first look at the rookie.