Pittsburgh Steelers Nation knows better than anyone: when Ben Roethlisberger speaks on quarterbacks, you listen. And when the franchise icon, the same guy who brought two Lombardis back to the Burgh, puts his stamp of approval on the new kid in the quarterback room, people lean in.
Big Ben didn’t mince words this week when asked about Will Howard, the strong-armed rookie who’s been quietly turning heads at camp.
While the outside noise keeps calling for another veteran backup, Roethlisberger sees something else. A kid who’s ready to step up now and push for the QB2 job behind Aaron Rodgers.
Howard’s got the frame, a 6’4” dual-threat build that feels eerily familiar to what Big Ben brought when he first lit up Heinz Field in the early 2000s. He’s got the cannon arm, the poise in the pocket, and that sneaky mobility that can break games open when everything breaks down.
But what sells Roethlisberger? It’s the kid’s demeanor. No fear, no excuses, just a relentless drive to learn the playbook, win the huddle, and earn every snap.
Big Ben knows the importance of a solid QB2 in Pittsburgh. And when the city’s Iron Man says Will Howard deserves that nod, Steelers fans should take notice.
Now it’s up to Will Howard to prove him right.