Cameron Sutton: ‘We all lean on and look at’ Cameron Heyward

The Pittsburgh Steelers already have three defensive players on their roster, who have been on the Professional List for two consecutive seasons. Two of the three were not on the field for them on Sunday, with sub-midfielder TJ Watt being treated for minor hip and knee injuries and safety-free Minkah Fitzpatrick on the Reserve/COVID-19 roster.

The one-star remaining player is 11-year veteran Cameron Heyward, who, to be honest, the average viewer doesn’t see while the game is in progress, but delivers just enough sensationalism to be enjoyed. most of the fans are not the real ones. t Warren Sapp, for some reason. He’s been setting the tone for this defense for years.

That is “just the leader he is,’ full-back Cameron Sutton said after Sunday’s game. “The consistency and high form he plays, his approach to the game and the way he communicates that to the players around him. He is not a self-centered person. He is an energetic guy who always surrounds himself with other boys, not just d, middle school, high school.”

Looking at the statistics table, you would think that Heyward had an unremarkable match. He is credited with only two tackles, although one of those tackles was a touchdown tackle, chasing Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert within 10 minutes after a scramble for more than 30 yards. . He also had a blocked pass – this happened to lead to a crucial intercept, by Sutton.

“He’s a dependable guy that we all rely on and we all look up to,” Sutton said of Heyward. “Whenever we have a 97 out there, wreaking havoc on the pitch, it’s always a special moment to do that for him. I’ve always appreciated fighting him since I’ve been here, and I know anyone who’s been with him or has been in a situation would say the same.”

Heyward has been the embodiment of Steelers football throughout his career, even before he entered the starting lineup, but he was certainly the heart and soul of that unit for a while, that’s why he’s voted captain every year.

This season, he has 49 tackles, including 7 losses, with 10 midfield hits, 4.5 clearances, one slick catch, one crash recovery, 7 career goal pass and career second interception.

He’s on his way to another All-Pro season; the only question is if it will be team one or team two. There were indeed people questioning the merits of signing him a contract extension last year. He shows no signs of decline so far at the age of 32.