The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision-making at the quarterback position during the NFL Draft has raised eyebrows, as they passed on notable prospects Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart in favor of selecting Ohio State's Will Howard in the sixth round. This choice has led to confusion regarding the team's strategy, as the current quarterback roster consists only of Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson, and Howard, making the Steelers' QB situation one of the weakest in their division. The absence of a solid starter is concerning, especially given the competition from division rivals with quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Speculation arises that the Steelers might have a future plan involving Aaron Rodgers, but without such a development, their quarterback lineup remains questionable. The decision has been labeled puzzling by analysts, indicating that the Steelers might be relying on undisclosed insights or strategies not apparent to the public or media experts.

The Steelers passed on promising quarterback talents such as Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart throughout the NFL Draft, opting instead for Will Howard from Ohio State in the sixth round, a move that has left many perplexed about their strategy.

Currently, the Steelers' quarterback room is composed of Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson, and Will Howard, raising concerns about their ability to compete in a division that features elite quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson.

The selection of Will Howard, although considered a good value pick for the sixth round, does not seem sufficient to address the Steelers' need for a strong starting quarterback, unless the team envisions Howard as a potential long-term solution.

There is speculation that the Steelers might have a plan involving a high-profile acquisition such as Aaron Rodgers by 2025, which could justify their draft decisions, but without such a plan, their current quarterback strategy appears inadequate.

Analysts, including Bill Bender from Sporting News, have expressed surprise and skepticism over the Steelers' choices, marking them as losers of the draft due to their failure to secure a more immediate and impactful quarterback solution.

What are the Pittsburgh Steelers planning at the quarterback position? This question must have been asked a ton of times since the NFL Draft began on Thursday. 

The Steelers passed on Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart in the first round. Then, the Steelers passed on Sanders multiple times throughout the draft. 

By the end of the draft, the Steelers did select a QB - Ohio State's Will Howard. The Steelers took Howard at No. 185 overall, which came in the sixth round. Does it make sense? Not really. Furthermore, the Steelers have Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson and Howard in the QB room. That's it. 

So, even Bill Bender of Sporting News was surprised and he had the Steelers as one of his losers. 

If Aaron Rodgers isn't a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback plan in 2025, then this draft was puzzling. Maybe worse than puzzling.

Ohio State's Will Howard was a sixth-round pick at No. 185. Unless Mike Tomlin is looking at Howard as the next Tom Brady, then it is fair to wonder who Pittsburgh's starter will be. Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson are the only other quarterbacks on the roster, and Pittsburgh passed on quarterbacks such as Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders.

Howard is a good value pick in the sixth round, but is that enough to keep up in a division that features Cincinnati's Joe Burrow and Baltimore's Lamar Jackson?

If Rodgers does come, maybe this makes sense. If not? Well, a starting QB of Howard or Rudolph throwing passes to DK Metcalf and George Pickens is questionable, at best. 

It's definitely confusing, but maybe the Steelers know something that the rest of the NFL world doesn't. 

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