## Cam Heyward: Steelers’ Focus on Getting ‘Back on Good Footing’ Before Playoffs
**PITTSBURGH, Pa.** – The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to regain their footing before the playoffs after a disappointing 1-3 start to the season. Defensive captain Cam Heyward spoke to the media about the team’s mindset and their plans to turn things around.
### Focus on Fundamentals
“We’re not where we want to be right now,” Heyward said. “We’ve got to get back to the basics and focus on the things that made us successful in the past.”
The Steelers have long been known for their strong defense, but they have struggled in that area this season. They rank near the bottom of the league in several defensive categories, including yards allowed and points allowed.
Heyward believes that the key to improvement lies in focusing on the fundamentals.
“We’ve got to get better at tackling, covering, and rushing the passer,” he said. “We’re not doing those things well enough right now.”
### Leadership and Discipline
Heyward also emphasized the importance of leadership and discipline within the team.
“We need our leaders to step up and hold everyone accountable,” he said. “We also need to be more disciplined in our execution.”
The Steelers have a number of experienced players on their roster, including Heyward, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. Heyward believes that these players need to take ownership of the team’s performance.
“We can’t wait for someone else to fix things,” he said. “We need to take responsibility for our own actions and make sure that we’re doing everything we can to win.”
### Upcoming Challenges
The Steelers face a tough schedule in the coming weeks, with games against the Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs. Heyward knows that the team will have to be at their best to overcome these challenges.
“We’re going to face some tough opponents in the coming weeks,” he said. “But we’re confident that we can get back on track and make a run in the playoffs.”
### Roethlisberger’s Health
One of the biggest concerns for the Steelers is the health of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger has been dealing with a pectoral injury and has missed the last two games.
Heyward said that Roethlisberger is “progressing well” but that there is no timetable for his return.
“We’re not going to rush him back,” Heyward said. “We want to make sure that he’s 100% healthy before he comes back.”
### Conclusion
The Steelers are facing an uphill battle, but they are confident that they can turn things around. They have a talented roster and a lot of experience. If they can get back to playing their best football, they have the potential to make a deep run in the playoffs.