Mike McCarthy is the latest Steelers fan to be swept up in the excitement of Will Howard, their second-year quarterback. Despite the fact that he hasn’t seen a preseason snap, he has drawn plenty of buzz. And when some of that buzz is coming from your head coach, it’s hard to ignore.
McCarthy praised Howard during his introductory press conference, and he doubled down later on for the Steelers’ website. In a one-on-one sit-down interview with Rob King, he volunteered his enthusiasm for the young man.
“It’s super important, and frankly, that’s my foundation, developing quarterbacks”, McCarthy said about his relationship with the quarterback room.