Heyward demands better as Steelers sit 2-2

Points to execution, not talent, on Eisen show

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"I'm not gonna make excuses. I think we all gotta play better. ... It's not a lack of talent, it's a lack of execution w Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Pittsburgh is 2-2 through four games. Heyward spoke on the Rich Eisen Show and said the group must play better without excuses.

Why it matters: Framing the issue as execution puts the onus on details rather than personnel. That standard raises pressure on veterans to stabilize performance early in the season.

What to watch: Watch whether Pittsburgh sharpens execution in its next outing.

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