In thanking Pittsburgh Steelers supporters, rookie Nick Herbig revealed his confidence in his ability to overcome NFL offensive linemen.
Herbig, a fourth-round draft pick by the Steelers in April, recounted his takedown of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second quarter of Sunday’s 24-17 Steelers victory in Inglewood, Calif.
“Every time we were on defense, the crowd was into it,” Herbig added, giving a “shout out” to the tens of thousands of Steelers fans who flocked to Southern California. “So (the Rams) kind of had to go silent count, (which means) me and the tackle are both going off (the sight of) the ball snapping.”
“And I like my chances in that situation.”
Herbo with his first career sack 🤙 @nickherbig_
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Herbig blew past Los Angeles left tackle Alaric Jackson on a first down play. It was Herbig’s first official sack as a professional, though he had 3 ½ sacks during three preseason games and was a training-camp star after having 11 sacks last season at Wisconsin.
Playing behind All Pro T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith and sharing a reserve role with veteran Markus Golden, Herbig is content in playing a relative bit part on defense. He’s played 67 defensive snaps through six games.
“I just try to stay ready,” Herbig said. “I am just there for Alex, T.J. and ‘M.G.’ Whenever those guys need a break or a breather, I’ve just got to be ready to go in there and give it my best. I really just try to focus on special teams, because that’s my biggest role on my team right now so I am trying to focus in on that and be better every week. Obviously, when those guys need a breather that’s when I have a chance to show what I have been working on.”
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