I'm looking at the 2027 NFL draft prospects at QB and the analysts project five or six to go in the 1st Round. Wow! I'd love for Allar end up as the Steelers QB but realistically the Steelers should have said no thanks to Rodgers, not drafted Allar and instead picked someone that will be useful down the road, then let Rudolph & Howard QB the team in 2026 and if one somehow became good then fine, and if not then you've got a high draft pick in 2027 in a loaded QB class.
With Rodgers coming back they're likely not even going to know what they have in Howard and Allar when the 2027 draft comes. So when the 2027 draft comes the Steelers...
a. Will not have an established QB.
b. Will have two unknowns at QB that they'll feel obligated to give a shot during the 2027 season.
c. Will be looking at a loaded draft at QB but not want to draft a QB.
Maybe the best thing for the Steelers is for Rodgers to get hurt early and then they'll be forced to give a long in-season look at Howard and Allar.
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