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Mike McCarthy: Drew Allar, Will Howard were very poised

The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation is suddenly wide open after a strong preseason performance by two rookies.

By · Published August 14, 2026  14:27 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason opener featured strong performances from quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard, leaving the backup position unsettled. Head coach Mike McCarthy praised the poise of both young quarterbacks, with no clear front-runner emerging in the competition.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 51d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 9.
  • Primary Driver: The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation is suddenly wide open after a strong preseason performance by two rookies.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback competition is far from settled. The team's preseason opener featured strong performances from both Drew Allar and Will Howard. Coach Mike McCarthy praised the poise of both quarterbacks.

WPXI, DK Pittsburgh Sports and NFL.com all noted that Howard, in particular, had a standout debut. Sports Illustrated noted that the team's quarterback picture is not so clear after the preseason opener. The Steelers' preseason win has added complexity to the quarterback situation.

The team's next preseason game will be crucial in determining who will start the regular season. The team's coaching staff will need to evaluate the performances of all three quarterbacks and make a decision based on who they believe is the best fit for the team's offense.

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Who are the quarterbacks competing for the starting job with the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Drew Allar and Will Howard are the two rookies competing for the starting job with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What did Coach Mike McCarthy say about the quarterbacks' performances?

Coach Mike McCarthy praised the poise of both Drew Allar and Will Howard.

What is the next step in determining the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The next preseason game will be crucial in determining who will start the regular season.

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