Bettis, known as "The Bus" when he was an unstoppable running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, voiced support for the NFL player protests but also said he thought the league was "doing the right thing" in a tense situation. For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/jerome-bettis-talks-bring-a-loved-one-to-work-day).
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