Does Will Howard have any real shot at competing for the Steelers’ backup quarterback job?
Will Howard has already achieved fan-favorite status among Steelers fans, but appeal doesn’t equate to talent, potential, or opportunity. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger recently indicated he believes Howard deserves a chance to compete for the backup role this season. While that seems unlikely, does he have a point, considering they have no long-term starter?
Some fans don’t like to hear this, but the Steelers didn’t draft Will Howard to develop him into a franchise quarterback. The reality is, no team that views a quarterback as having franchise potential lets him sit until the sixth round.