Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Cam Heyward feels that Steelers offense already has enough weapons

Cam Heyward is extremely poised when it comes to answering questions. That probably comes with being a 14-year NFL veteran who has his own podcast. 

The Steelers’ Pro Bowl defensive lineman recently displayed his unique ability to answer a question in a largely non-controversial way when he was recently asked about the consistent rumors connecting the Steelers to 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk, who has been at odds with the 49ers over his contract situation, recently included Pittsburgh among the teams that he would like to be traded to if San Francisco decides to deal him. 

Heyward didn’t go into recruit mode, as he did behind the scenes with Russell Wilson months earlier. Heyward also didn’t say that the Steelers need Aiyuk, who last year played an integral role in the 49ers’ Super Bowl run. Instead, Heyward praised Pittsburgh’s current skill players while insinuating that the Steelers’ offense is fine as currently constructed. 

“There’s plenty of balls to go around,” Heyward said on the “Up & Adams Show.”

“George (Pickens), Pat Freiermuth, our running backs out of the backfield. Even Van Jefferson. These guys are going to demand the ball. We gotta give them the ball. Some of that comes with staying on the field and having a lot of success, and I think we have the offense to do it.” 

While some may disagree with him, Heyward has a point. Yes, the Steelers are devoid of a proven No. 2 wideout alongside Pickens, but they have several promising young wideouts in tow in Jefferson, Calvin Austin III and rookie Roman Wilson. 

As Heyward alluded to, the Steelers’ offense also has a proven commodity at tight end in Freiermuth (along with fellow tight end Connor Heyward, Cam’s younger brother) and one of the NFL’s best running back duos in Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Last year, the duo combined to rush for 1,819 yards on 404 carries with 12 touchdowns and a 4.5 yards per carry average….

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-07-12 19:16:06

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