Steelers’ Will Howard earns support from unlikeliest ally

Miracles do happen, as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard received support from the unlikeliest of all places — longtime critic Mark Madden.

Despite once calling Howard a “practice squad lifer,” the ever-outspoken Madden revealed on a new podcast episode of 105.9 The X that he’s switching his stance to support the young quarterback.

“It’s my big switcheroo regarding the Steelers’ quarterback position,” Madden said. “This is way out of left field, but I am jumping on the Will Howard bandwagon. I don’t believe he’s the long-term answer. But I know for sure that Mason Rudolph ain’t the long-term answer. And I also believe that Mason Rudolph can’t win enough if [Aaron] Rodgers gets hurt and the backup has to play. I would have no problem keeping Will Howard as the No. 2. In fact, I now believe it’s a good idea.”

Madden continued, saying that Rudolph would only be the preferable option if Rodgers needed to miss only a series or two during a game, but Howard is the better choice for the Steelers’ future.

Honestly, Madden’s comments are extremely surprising because the longtime Pittsburgh voice has spent so much time bashing Howard. But it’s still a welcome change as training camp approaches.

For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers’ Will Howard earns support from unlikeliest ally