Complaints that the Pittsburgh Steelers have too many quarterbacks for their own good? New offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio doesn’t want to hear them.
After all, he is coming off a season in which his former employer would have killed for that kind of QB depth.
“Yeah, in Minnesota, we had three different starting quarterbacks,” Angelichio said Tuesday, referencing his 2025 as passing game coordinator for the Vikings. “So I think (having four on the roster) is great. I think you can never have enough quarterbacks.”
Conventional wisdom suggests the Steelers are testing that theory, with 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers, nine-year veteran Mason Rudolph, rookie third-round pick Drew Allar and second-year pro Will Howard on the roster during organized team activities.
Barring injury, Rodgers will enter the season as the starter. New coach Mike McCarthy heads a group that includes Angelichio tasked with developing Howard and Allar into what they hope will be future quality NFL starters.
“One thing Coach McCarthy talks about is the development training of the quarterbacks,” Angelichio said. “I think with the system that’s in place here, it’s great that we have four quarterbacks. It’s something that we’re really excited about. We have a good plan of how we are going to get those guys reps, so they all can continue to develop.”
Though Angelichio crossed path with Rodgers while he had been on a Green Bay Packers staff, the first day each was with the Steelers was Monday.
“The throws he makes,” Angelichio said, “those are things he’s done since he’s been in this league, and it truly amazes me.”
It’s been almost four weeks since Allar was drafted. Angelichio has been there through evaluating Allar a weekend rookie minicamp, a week of less structured OTAs and Monday’s practice-like session.
“I really like his mindset and his approach, and how he’s going about his daily business,” Angelichio said.