Ben Roethlisberger Doesn't Hold Back on Steelers Drafting Drew Allar
Ben Roethlisberger expressed uncertainty about the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round, questioning the move while acknowledging Allar's physical traits. He noted that Will Howard, a sixth-round pick, appeared more impressive on tape despite being selected later. A former Penn State assistant suggested Allar was hindered by an offense that didn't suit his strengths, while Allar now joins a Steelers team with a quarterback-friendly system under Mike McCarthy.
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By Andrew McCartyShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had mixed feelings when asked about the team drafting former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round, especially with Aaron Rodgers still very much on the team. “This is one I’m not sure yet if I love it or hate it,” Roethlisberger said on his podcast. “I don’t think this was done because they know anything about Aaron.
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