For Cam Heyward and the Pittsburgh Steelers, all they can do is play the schedule handed to them each May. The focus is on beating the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, breaking this two-game losing skid, and getting back to the team’s winning ways ahead of the playoffs. But once the season ends, there needs to be an earnest conversation about the NFL forcing teams like the Steelers to play three games in 11 days, especially so late in the season when bodies are already tired.
Speaking to reporters Monday, Heyward shared his thoughts on the NFL’s desire to put the product above the players.