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Coaches Overhaul Rookie QB Allar's Mechanics at Minicamp

5/14/2026

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McCarthy Overhauls Allar

Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth began “uninstalling” Drew Allar’s mechanics and installing their fundamentals at minicamp.
Allar, the No. 76 third-round Penn State pick, took 35 half-speed snaps on May 9 and was left “absolutely gassed”.
Coaches told him to widen base, keep his feet off his toes and improve footwork.
Pittsburgh will keep footwork work through OTAs and training camp, giving Allar a chance to compete for a role.

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Steelers Sign Allar

Steelers signed Allar to a four-year rookie deal worth about $7.1 million.
He entered college as the No. 1 overall high-school quarterback prospect.
Allar earned two All-Big Ten honorable-mention selections while at Penn State.
An opposing Big Ten coach questioned his development after a senior-year knee injury.
Penn State head coach James Franklin was dismissed in 2025, partly due to the team’s underperformance with Allar.

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McCarthy Overhauls Allar

Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth began “uninstalling” Drew Allar’s mechanics and installing their fundamentals at minicamp.
Allar, the No. 76 third-round Penn State pick, took 35 half-speed snaps on May 9 and was left “absolutely gassed”.
Coaches told him to widen base, keep his feet off his toes and improve footwork.
Pittsburgh will keep footwork work through OTAs and training camp, giving Allar a chance to compete for a role.

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