LATROBE, Pa. -- Back in the late 1990s, former Steeler Kordell Stewart was given the nickname "Slash" Francisco Cervelli Jersey due to his ability to play multiple positions. That nickname should be adopted by current Steeler , a versatile player who grew up cheering for Stewart and those teams.The younger brother of Cam Heyward, Connor started his college career at running back before switching positions to tight end. He capped off his college career by catching the game-winning score during Michigan State's Peach Bowl win over the University of Pittsburgh, which was the same school where Heyward's father, Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, was a star running back during the 1980s.Speaking of his dad, Heyward's first career touchdown occurred in Atlanta against the , the team his father played for while reaching Pro Bowl status.As his enters his second season, Heyward is hoping to have a bigger role in the Steelers offense. CBS Sports recently caught up with Heyward during the first week of Steelers training camp. Heyward hit on a number of topics that included his unique wardrobe choice upon his arrival at Saint Vincent College. CH: "Completely different. Honestly, I feel 100 times more comfortable. The playbook, just being out here in Latrobe, being around the guys for a full year. Obviously we have new guys, new additions. But for the most part, I'm extremely comfortable just being out here. The intensity is still going to be there, but it Blank Jersey 's a different feeling coming in from Year 1 to Year 2."CH: "I bought that like two years ago. I have a lot of Steelers gear from when I was younger; probably just doesn't fit anymore. Whenever I can find cool shirts like that, I always try to grab them." Connor Heyward rolling in with heros on his shirt SteelerNation (@SteeIerNation) CH: "The Steelers and just everybody who ever played for the Steelers from when I was young. Always, Jose Osuna Jersey before Cam even got there. My grandparents live in Highland Park, my mom being from Pittsburgh, both of my parents going to Pitt."CH: "Just to get in better shape overall. Get my conditioning up and just work on everything. There wasn't one thing in particular. Just to be well-rounded. Coming into this season with the right mindset with all that already taken care of." PIT TE #83 CH: "We're deep at every position. When it gets late in the season, that will help. The more guys that can do the same thing, the better." CH: "Whenever the ball comes your way, you have to make the most of your opportunities. You make the most of your opportunities, I feel like you'll get more of the ball. If you don't, that may be harder. We have a deep and talented offense that I feel like is well-rounded."CH: "Just controlling the ball. Time of po se sion. Making those defenses Dario Agrazal Jersey tire. Just holding onto and po se sing the ball after each down. That's the biggest thing. You have to take care of the ball to play complementary football."CH: "I just stayed in Pittsburgh and worked out with Cam. Lifting and running every day, Monday through Friday. Last year, it was kind of hard being a rookie, having staying at the facility, having to do a lot Kevin Newman Jersey of stuff just to get accustomed to things. That just comes with being a rookie and doing all of that other stuff off the field. "This year, I feel like one of the best offseasons that I've had."CH: "No. I'll just eat some chicken tenders I gue s." (laughs)CH: "No sir."  |
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