The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers, as the four-time MVP made it clear that he would not make a decision regarding his future during his Wednesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. And while no decision was made, Rodgers did go out of his way to put over Will Howard as a player he believes in.
“I didn’t know what to expect when Will came in or how he’d be with me,” Rodgers said. “And Mason and [Skylar Thompson] for that matter, as well… but Will, in general, I think has what it takes
from a personality and a moxie standpoint to have a long career in the league. And you never know what’s going to happen until live bullets start flying, but I went to him early in the season and I said, ‘Listen, I’ll help you as much or as little as you want… because I want you to see the game the way I see it. And I want you to be thinking about the things a young player should be thinking about.‘”
Rodgers added that he really wanted to “pour into” Howard and that he wants him to be successful.
“I’m a big Will Howard, not just fan as a human, but believer as a player. And when his time comes, he’s going to be more than capable of being, not just a consistent starter, but a guy who can stick in the league for a long, long time.”
With Rodgers noncommittal about his future, many want to see Howard be given a chance to be the starter going into 2026. The sixth-round pick didn’t get to play in the preseason due to a hand injury he suffered in training camp, but it’s clear he left an impression on Rodgers.
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