Starting a career in the NFL is hard enough. Sustaining one is even harder. With the average career lasting just over three years, the margin for error is razor-thin. Between the constant threat of injury, coaching changes, and performance dips, even talented players can find themselves on the outside looking in. That’s why the approach a rookie brings to the game can make all the difference — and Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard is showing early signs that he gets it.
Howard, a national champion from Ohio State, is entering his first NFL season with the one thing many young quarterbacks wish they had: a clear head and a veteran mentor who’s been there, done that, and still has plenty of wisdom to offer.