For Cam Heyward, sitting on the bench the first two seasons of his career probably wasn’t fun in the moment. The pressure and weight of a first round pick who wasn’t playing, leading some to write him off as a bust. But in hindsight, as Heyward talked to reporters Thursday, he cherishes what he learned from those who came before him and took him under his wing.
“These guys were coming off the Super Bowl,” Heyward said via Steelers.com. “[Defensive Line Coach John Mitchell] made it clear to me that you’re not gonna start right away.