Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt and DL Cam Heyward are two of the best defenders in the NFL. The two of them are also key to the Steelers’ leadership core. Both have been praised by teammates and coaches for their work leading Pittsburgh’s defense and mentoring younger players, and head coach Mike Tomlin said the fact that the two are homegrown helps make them stronger leaders.
“They are worth their weight in gold. I just think you have a chance to have a healthy culture when your leaders are drafted guys. Both guys have grown up here and have learned from those that came before them,” Tomlin told Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller on SiriusXM NFL Radio Friday night.