The common theme throughout OTAs and minicamp for the Pittsburgh Steelers was the palpable sense of intensity that all who witnessed it noticed. Whether it was players or coaches or even reporters, everybody seemed to have something to say about the heightened competitiveness on display, even when the heavy hitters weren’t on the field.
That wasn’t by coincidence, defensive captain Cameron Heyward feels. He talked about that and more with John Middlekauff on the 3 & Out podcast on The Volume recently. “It’s about the communication we have, holding guys accountable, showing how we practice, showing guys how competitive we are”, he said of the role of established leaders like himself at this time of year, even when they’re not on the field.