Behind the Steel Curtain on Will Howard

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Will Howard and the second unit entered the game. Howard and rookie Drew Allar didn't face nearly as much pressure from the Green Bay defense, and both looked poised and decisive. The two combined to go 17-of-22 passing and 239 yards. Howard led a touchdown drive in an impressive two-minute drill before halftime
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Howard's preseason debut shows poise and playbook execution despite limited arm strength.

Backup QB made preseason debut after missing last preseason due to injury; combined with Allar on 17-of-22 passing for 239 yards; led a touchdown drive in an impressive two-minute drill before halftime. Source notes Howard doesn't possess the same physical traits as Allar but was impressive in his own right—clearly more mobile than Rudolph with better pocket navigation and touch on passes. Limited arm strength may cap ceiling, but Howard showed poise, moxie, and ability to execute the playbook. Source credits Howard with the most impressive throw of the night on a layered pass to Tonyan despite cluttered route design.

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