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Updated · Awful Announcing · Apr 25Andrew Fillipponi keeps job after Steelers draft Drew Allar in 2026 NFL Draft
6 articles · Updated · Awful Announcing · Apr 25
- Fillipponi avoided resignation because the Steelers selected Allar 251 days after his original promise, not 250 as stated.
- A later, unconditional promise from February 2026 complicated matters, but Fillipponi did not step down, citing technicalities.
- The Steelers chose Allar with the 76th overall pick, addressing future quarterback needs as Aaron Rodgers' status remains uncertain.
What is the Steelers' actual timeline for making Drew Allar their starter with Aaron Rodgers' future uncertain? Did Drew Allar's season-ending injury ultimately benefit the Steelers by making him available in the third round? Is Drew Allar's 'effortless arm' enough to overcome the inconsistent accuracy that made him a Day 2 pick? How will coach Mike McCarthy's system specifically help develop a raw but physically gifted quarterback like Allar? Will radio host Andrew Fillipponi face consequences for breaking his second, unconditional promise to quit his job?