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Cam Heyward Reflects On Being Coached By Mike Tomlin: ‘He’s Made Me Who I Am Today’

Cam Heyward opened up about his relationship with Mike Tomlin, the only NFL head coach he’s ever played for. The man who drafted him in the first round way back in 2011 and the one who has watched Heyward’s entire career unfold from backup to starter to star to potentially Hall of Famer.

Appearing on Mad Dog Sports Radio with Leger Douzable and Dr. Chantel Tremitiere, Heyward was asked about Tomlin.

“That dude is a guy who is a leader of men,” Heyward said. “He pushes us, he challenges us, and we’re better because of it.