While anonymous sources are less trustworthy, coaches rarely tattletale on each other. Given this, it is noteworthy that a Big Ten coach criticized Penn State’s coaching staff while expressing optimism that the Steelers’ coaching staff can maximize quarterback Drew Allar’s potential.
Allar’s skills were cleary not fully utilized at Penn State, and Pittsburgh has the most chaotic QB room in the sport. The Steelers great faith in local boy Allar by selecting him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft in spite of a senior season that started slowly and was cut short by an injury. Allar is projected to begin the season sitting behind veteran Aaron Rodgers, should Rodgers return to the Steelers. For the moment, Allar is a value in dynasty superflex rookie drafts as long as Pittsburgh’s QB depth chart is in-flux.
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar struggled with accuracy ...
The right-of-first-refusal tender forces Aaron Rodgers to “accept a 10 percent raise off last year’s salary, which would pay him about $15 million this season, and the Steeelrs also now will have the right to match any offer sheet he would sign with another team.” This contract move secures Pittsburgh’s right to match outside offers and dictates that Rodgers can only sign with the team once training camp begins.
By drafting quarterback Drew Allar and applying a restrictive $15 million tender, the Steelers are pressuring Aaron Rodgers for a commitment regarding the 2026 season. Despite the veteran’s ongoing silence, NBC Sports commentator Mike Tomlin reported he is confident that Rodgers will return to lead the offense under Mike McCarthy. Rodgers is a desperation play in superflex and 2QB leagues as Allar looms.
The Pittsburgh Steelers just snagged a prototypical pocket quarterback in 6-foot-5, 235-pound Drew Allar at No. 76, with the arm talent to spray the ball across all three levels while operating as the ultimate “chain-mover” in the Steel City. Allar earned a 19.5 Breakout Age (82nd-percentile) and a surgical 47.5-percent first-down conversion rate, proving he possesses the processing floor and high-end traits to dominate even after a situational ankle injury slowed his final collegiate campaign.
From a dynasty perspective, this is likely a QB-in-waiting situation, with Allar getting a year to hold a clipboard and learn from Aaron Rodgers.
Drew Allar turned heads at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine despite coming off a season-ending ankle injury. The Penn State product skipped traditional athletic drills like 40-yard dash, but delivered a strong on-field throwing session, displaying the live arm talent that made him a top college quarterback when healthy. After a shaky start, Allar settled in and showcased his ability to drive the ball deep with velocity and placement, giving scouts a promising look at his recovery and NFL potential as he heads to Pro Day next.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
