The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the sixth round to draft their quarterback, snapping up Ohio State’s Will Howard. But why did they wait so long and pass up players like Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, and others? Mike Tomlin explains that they like their plan at the spot, even though there is angst in the fan base.

Howard was the first quarterback the Steelers selected in the NFL draft since Kenny Pickett's class. In 2022, Tomlin's team picked Pickett in the first round and South Dakota State Jackrabbits signal-caller Chris Oladokun in the seventh round.

Mike Tomlin broke his silence on the Aaron Rodgers rumors, giving a clear update on where the Steelers stand. With Pittsburgh's quarterback situation wide open, Tomlin's latest comments shed light on whether Rodgers is truly on the verge of joining the black and gold.