Not Just Football with Cam Heyward

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh welcome Steelers safety DeShon Elliott. Coming off a season ending injury, we ask DeShon how he looks to bounce back, his terrible offseason decision, and DeShon questions Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game. For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #DeShonElliott #nfl #steelerspodcast #steelers #football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh welcome Ohio State Football's Head Coach Ryan Day. They talk everything from this upcoming NFL Draft, Coach Day's rise to become Ohio State's coach, losing Joe Burrow to LSU, and so much more! For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com 0:00 Hiring Former NFL Coaches 3:05 Growing Up With Chip Kelly 6:05 Hiring Chip Kelly 7:21 Getting Hired By Urban Meyer 8:46 Becoming Ohio St. Head Coach 11:02 Developing Top Tier QBs 13:25 One Game You Wish You Could Have Back 14:22 Leave No Doubt 15:02 Did You Know Joe Burrow Was Gonna Be That Good? 16:50 Winning The National Championship 18:30 Expectations From Fans 20:05 Winning Rivalry Game 21:15 Will Howard and Jack Sawyer 23:05 Nipple Ring 23:30 Will Howard Commercial 24:10 The Next Great Ohio St. WR 27:04 Caleb Downs 29:10 1st Round Draft Picks 30:10 Recruiting At Ohio State 31:45 How Did You Keep Jeremiah Smith? 33:50 Coach Tressel 34:30 Advice From Ohio St. Coaches 36:13 Importance of Mental Health 38:17 Having Alumni Come Back 39:50 Coaching Your Son 42:20 Favorite Ohio State Jersey 43:17 ASK CAM ANYTHING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh welcome Connor Heyward back to Not Just Football, but this time as a Las Vegas Raider. The guys break down what the free agency process really felt like from Connor's side, what drew him to Vegas, and the emotional reality of leaving Pittsburgh. For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Cam and Hayden are joined by one of the greatest to ever do it, Lil Wayne. They dive into Wayne’s journey from a young prodigy to a global icon, his connection to sports, and how he views the game today both in music and the NFL. #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast#lilwayne #hiphop #neworleans #packers #steelers For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com 0:00 Talking NFL Free agency, Cam's extension, & Connor Heyward's new team 21:22 Lil Wayne Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host: Joey Porter Sr. Today we have rising star (And recently PAID) WR of the Indianapolis Colts: Alec Pierce As well as one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL, and the 2025 Walter Payton Man of The Year Nominee for the Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Timestamps 0:00 Preview 10:20 Jeffery Simmons 27:31 Alec Pierce 44:01 HUGE EPISODE NEXT WEEK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host: Joey Porter Sr. Today we have the voice of CFB and NFL Thursday Night Football: Kirk Herbstreit, as well as Panthers and Ravens HOF WR: Steve Smith Sr. #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com 0:00 Intro 1:55 Kirk Herbstreit 26:47 Steve Smith Sr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 BIG WEEK. BIG GUESTS. 🚨 Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host: Joey Porter Sr., live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX 🏈🔥 Today we have current Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy, NFL Insider Jay Glazer, and NBC Sports Host Maria Taylor. 0:00 Intro 1:23 Kyle Van Noy 38:30 Jay Glazer 1:00:14 Maria Taylor #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 BIG WEEK. BIG GUESTS. 🚨 Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host this week: Joey Porter Sr., live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX 🏈🔥 Today we have Co-Host of the Pivot Podcast, former NFL linebacker, and teammate of Joey Porter's in Miami: Channing Crowder with WILD NFL stories from their playing days. #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com 0:00 Intro 0:38 Channing Crowder Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 BIG WEEK. BIG GUESTS. 🚨 Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host this week: Joey Porter Sr., live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX 🏈🔥 Today we have NFL Insider Dianna Russini where Joey opens up about the inner workings of the 2000's Steelers- specifically about a few familiar names... #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com 0:00 Hot/Honey Scale Steeler Best Moments 9:10 Recapping The Super Bowl 16:48 Joey Porter & dianna russini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 BIG WEEK. BIG GUESTS. 🚨 Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host this week: Joey Porter Sr., live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX 🏈🔥 Today we have former Bengals Pac-Man Jones, and HOF running back Emmitt Smith #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Timestamps: 0:00 Pac-Man Jones 33:01 Emmitt Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 BIG WEEK. BIG GUESTS. 🚨 Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host this week: Joey Porter Sr., live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX 🏈🔥 Today we have HOF linebacker Brian Urlacher and former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander. 0:00 Brian Urlacher 52:30 Shaun Alexander 📅 New episodes drop THIS Monday, then it’s back to our regular Wednesday uploads. #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 BIG WEEK. BIG GUESTS. 🚨 Hayden & Cam welcome a special third host this week: Joey Porter Sr., live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX 🏈🔥 We’re stacking the lineup with comedian (and die-hard Seahawks fan) Adam Ray, Patriots legend Vince Wilfork, and Broncos tackle Garrett Bolles, fresh off a chaotic AFC Championship run. 📅 New episodes drop THIS Saturday and Monday, then it’s back to our regular Wednesday uploads. #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com 0:00 Adam Ray 37:41 Vince Wilfork 1:06:10 Garrett Bolles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are back with a packed episode diving into everything happening around the league. The guys break down the Super Bowl matchup, react to the conference championship games, and explain why defense and the trenches still matter most in January. They also unpack the wild NFL coaching carousel. In this episode: 🏈 Breaking down the Super Bowl matchup and why defense will decide it 🧠 Reacting to the conference championship games and key coaching decisions 🔄 Full discussion on the NFL coaching carousel and what teams get wrong 🎤 Cam’s unfiltered take on the Pro Bowl and why it no longer feels earned 📣 What the league needs to change to bring real competition back For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #NFLPodcast #SuperBowl #CoachingCarousel #ProBowl #SteelersPodcast #NFLTalk #HereWeGo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh return after a tough playoff loss to the Texans and an even tougher week in Pittsburgh as Mike Tomlin officially steps away as head coach of the Steelers. Cam opens up about the loss, the emotional weight of Tomlin’s decision, and what it felt like inside the building when the news broke. From favorite Tomlin moments and legendary one liners to the uncertainty of what comes next for the franchise. The guys also touch on the national championship, favorite moments from the season, and where Cam’s head is at personally after one of the strangest weeks of his career. In this episode: 🖤 Reacting to the Steelers playoff loss to the Texans 🧠 Favorite Tomlin moments, sayings, and behind the scenes stories 🔄 What’s next for the Steelers and the head coaching search 🎙️ Cam reflects on his future, leadership, and the weight of change 📚 Favorite moments from the season and the Ireland game ❓ Ask Cam Anything returns #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #Steelers #MikeTomlin #SteelersNation #NFLPlayoffs #HereWeGo #PittsburghSteelers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a double pod week, and Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are getting you ready on the morning of a massive playoff matchup against the Texans. The guys are joined by Steelers standouts Pat Freiermuth and Connor Heyward. In this episode: 🏈 Breaking down the mindset heading into a win or go home playoff game vs the Texans 💪 Pat Freiermuth and Connor Heyward on physical football and setting the tempo early 🔥 Why punching first matters in playoff football and how the Steelers want to attack 🧠 Inside the offensive huddle with Aaron Rodgers and how accountability has changed the room 😂 Classic locker room moments, trash talk, and behind the scenes Steelers chemistry 📣 What it takes to stay locked in during playoff week and ignore outside noise #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #SteelersPodcast #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFLPlayoffs #SteelersVsTexans #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are coming off one of the wildest finishes in Steelers history after an unbelievable win over the Ravens to clinch the AFC North. With playoff football officially here, the guys are joined by Steelers legend Jerome Bettis to relive the chaos, reflect on what that win meant, and look ahead to a playoff showdown against the Texans. 0:00 Jerome Bettis Interview 1:17:52 Ask Cam Anything In this episode: 🏈 Full breakdown of the all time win over the Ravens and how the Steelers pulled it off 🔥 What that moment meant for the locker room and the fan base 🎤 Jerome Bettis reacts to the finish and explains why Steelers Ravens never disappoint 🧠 Jerome shares legendary stories from his career including playoff pressure and defining moments 📣 What playoff football in Pittsburgh feels like and how the Steelers need to approach the Texans 🎙️ Cam and Jerome talk mindset, physicality, and why belief matters most this time of year #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #JeromeBettis #SteelersPodcast #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFLPodcast #SteelersVsRavens #NFLPlayoffs #HereWeGo #Texans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh start the episode by breaking down the loss to the Browns, what went wrong, and where the team needs to tighten up quickly. With everything on the line, the guys then turn their attention to a massive matchup against the Ravens. To close things out, the show takes a step back and celebrates an incredible year with a special compilation of some of the best moments in Not Just Football history, featuring legendary guests, unforgettable stories, and behind the scenes moments that made this season special. (1:38) Recapping Browns Game (8:49) Previewing Ravens Game (14:00) Drafting Favorite NJF Moments (52:17) Classic NJF Interview Moments For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast Begins: (0:32) #AskCamAnything: (25:31) Kenneth Gainwell & Jaylen Warren Interview: (35:33) Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh break down one of the Steelers’ biggest wins of the season after a dominant performance against the Lions. The guys then welcome Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell to talk about owning the moment, running back mentality, and what’s clicking for the offense as they head toward another AFC North battle against the Browns.In this episode: 🏈 Full breakdown of the Steelers’ statement win over the Lions and why it felt different 💪 Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell on RB room chemistry and staying ready 🔥 What it takes to close out games on the ground and impose your will late 📣 Looking ahead to the Browns matchup and what the Steelers need to keep in check 🎙️ Locker room mindset, confidence building, and momentum heading into the next week For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh kick things off by breaking down a massive Monday Night Football win over the Dolphins (0:26), played in brutal cold that clearly favored the Steelers. (23:26) After recapping one of the grittiest wins of the season, Steelers legend Ike Taylor joins the show to talk rivalry football, defensive pride, and what it really means to lock down receivers in Pittsburgh. In this episode: 🏈 Full recap of the Steelers’ huge Monday night win over Miami and why the cold mattered so much ❄️ Cam explains how weather changes everything defensively 💪 What the win meant for the locker room and where the team is mentally right now 🎤 Ike Taylor joins to share legendary stories from his Steelers career and life as a shutdown corner 🧠 Ike and Cam talk accountability, preparation, and how defenses police themselves 🔥 Ravens rivalry memories, trash talk, and how defensive football has evolved 📣 What today’s secondary needs to carry forward from the old Steelers standard #CamHeyward #IkeTaylor #NotJustFootball #SteelersPodcast #PittsburghSteelers #SteelersNation #NFLPodcast #MondayNightFootball #SteelersVsDolphins #HereWeGo For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh are joined by Steelers legend Joey Porter Sr. fresh off the win against the Baltimore Ravens. The guys celebrate the victory but also keep it real about the biggest concern going forward: the run defense still isn’t where it needs to be. Joey brings his trademark honesty as he breaks down standards, leadership, and what accountability truly looks like inside a Steelers locker room. In this episode: 🏈 Talking through the Ravens win and identify what still needs major improvement 💪 Joey explains why the run defense must tighten up and how past Steelers teams handled similar problems 🧠 Cam reflects on leadership and the responsibility of holding teammates to the standard 🔥 Joey shares classic stories from his playing and coaching days that define Steelers toughness 🎙️ The crew dives into rivalry energy, locker room culture, and the pride that comes with being a Steeler #CamHeyward #NotJustFootball #JoeyPorter #SteelersPodcast #PittsburghSteelers #NFLPodcast #SteelersNation #HereWeGo #RavensWin #AFCNorth For business Inquiries/press reach out: morgan@notjustfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices