So...Tyler Boyd is amazing, but his dad is pretty cool, too.

I'm hanging out around the food at halftime Monday night, and give this guy a WHO DEY!

He has a #Bengals hat on with a Bengals shirt, and he responds, "We Dey!"

I glance down at the same time he explains that he...

is wearing Steelers gloves. It hit me at the same time he explains, "My boy plays for the Bengals."

#83 jersey. "Boyd" on his mask.

"It's an honor to meet you, sir! We LOVE Tyler here in Cincy."

He explained the Pittsburgh connection, which we all know by now, confirmed...

the concussion (I was disappointed, but obviously his was *levels* higher.) He told me he's impressed with Burrow and he can see good things coming soon (a year or two.)

GREAT guy, I enjoyed the quick chat we had and I enjoyed his optimism. It all came together for me, seeing...

a hard-working rising star on the field & a genuine, hard-working parent bringing the same energy. Makes me think we should interview parents before the Draft, bc we've scored some great players and even better families.

Thanks for the chat, Mr. Boyd, and no "We Dey" this time!