Steelers' Cam Heyward gets emotional when learning of a historic feat achieved against the Giants
Captain Cam as he's known by many, Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cam Heyward is the epitome of the black and gold. Destined to be a Steeler for life, even when their was a standoff this offseason regarding his contract situation, it never felt like Heyward would end up anywhere other than Pittsburgh. And on Monday night […]
Captain Cam as he's known by many, Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cam Heyward is the epitome of the black and gold.
Destined to be a Steeler for life, even when their was a standoff this offseason regarding his contract situation, it never felt like Heyward would end up anywhere other than Pittsburgh.
And on Monday night against the New York Giants, that loyalty and durability was honored, as Heyward became the all-time games played leader for the defensive side of the ball:
Cam Heyward Emotional Regarding Historic Feat
"I wasn't expecting that. It was nice," Heyward told the media following the game. "I would've been fine if we had never acknowledged it…
"…I know the players that are around that, and I have so much respect for them. Donnie Shell, now I think about Ben [Roethlisberger] holding it [overall franchise record.] There's a lot of respect there. I don't take this game lightly. There's a lot of luck involved. There's a lot of staying healthy when everybody said…I was hurt all the time. I appreciate it, it's something I can add to the books."
For Heyward, it's just the latest in a long line of accomplishments and accolades, but it personifies everything he is as a player. Sure the All-Pro's, Pro Bowls, and even Walter Payton Man of the Year awards mean a great deal to his resume. But what happened Monday was a testament to what the Steelers mean to Heyward and for fans, what Heyward means to the Steelers.
Having one of the best seasons of his career fresh off multiple surgeries and at age 35, many believed Heyward's time atop the game was gone, with some blasting the Steelers for extending him this preseason.
Well, he shows no signs of slowing down, and following the team's recent offensive explosion, the only thing left that's attainable for Heyward is a Lombardi Trophy.
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