Howard Hype, Allar Hate
What is the deal with the “we want Howard” hype and incessant Drew Allar hate from Steelers fans? I can get when Howard was drafted it’s exciting to think about him being the future, but objectively Rodgers was and is the best choice until the end of this season. But all I can see are Steelers fans saying “we want Howard,” and ripping Allar (and Rodgers) to shreds. It’s Rodgers last season, and he IS the best option, enjoy the (no expectations) ride and get over it.
Howard Hype: Will Howard has not played a SINGLE snap of professional football. Not one. Of course, Steelers fans will say “national champion BTW.” Realistically, being a national champion QB has never meant a thing going into the NFL. They typically have stacked rosters around them (as Howard did), and had spent extra time in college, like Howard. There’s a reason he was a 6th round pick and Steelers fans would rather argue “so was Brady” than pump the breaks a little.
Allar Hate: I almost forgot to mention, I’m a die hard Steelers fan. And honestly, I feel bad for Allar. The dude has gotten nothing but hate from the fan base since the second he was picked. Sure, fans get mad at team picks year in and year out (I know it’s NFL fanbase norm), but still. We haven’t had a franchise QB since 2022, why are we not rooting for both of these guys?
“Notre Dame game interception”
“As a PSU fan too, I’m good”
“Trash at PSU”
“Terrible decision making”
- etc.
If you put Will Howard into that PSU system, under James Franklin, do you truly believe he would have done any better? Allar was throwing to soon-to-be arena football receivers, and we should ALL know James Franklin and Co. did his development no favors. Will Howard was throwing to the rock to Egbuka, Carnell Tate, and can’t forget Jeremiah Smith with a ton of help from an aggressive offensive-minded HC/OC pair. Put any QB into that system, they won’t perform the way Allar did. Sure he needs a year of sitting and learning, but from what I’ve seen at camp the last few weeks - he’s making strides.
Either way (and yeah I’m clearly pro-Allar, but I love Howard’s attitude and leadership), Steelers fans have got to stop with the torment and I don’t know, maybe, support BOTH QB’s? (Crazy thought, I know fellow Steelers fans) God knows we need a franchise guy - whether it be one or the other.
And please, no more “nAtiOnAl cHAmP bTW”… it doesn’t mean a thing.