It’s not easy being the rotational guy behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. One a future Hall of Famer, the other a Pro Bowler, both getting paid a boatload of money to rush the passer. For a rookie like Nick Herbig, you’re just trying to capitalize on the scraps of snaps you get.
And oh man, is he.
Herbig picked up his second sack of the season in Sunday’s 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Similar to his first against the Los Angeles Rams, it came under unusual circumstances. Herbig dropped into coverage on the play, into his hook/curl zone, and watched QB Jake Browning get flushed out to his left.