Overview
- ESPN reported Wednesday that Pittsburgh is “uninstalling” Allar’s old habits and rebuilding his fundamentals with a heavy focus on footwork.
- Coaches are moving the rookie under center and widening his base to help him process faster after years playing deep in shotgun looks.
- McCarthy said the plan mirrors work done with Will Howard earlier this spring, signaling a shared development model for the team’s young passers.
- Allar said he is prioritizing footwork and the process during rookie minicamp rather than worrying about immediate results.
- The third-round pick at No. 76 joins Will Howard and Mason Rudolph in the quarterback room, with Aaron Rodgers’ 2026 status still uncertain.