The debate over fourth-round rookie Nick Herbig isn’t over his talent or skill set but where he’ll play in the NFL. An EDGE rusher at Wisconsin, many – myself included – believed he’d move to off-ball at the next level. But after the Steelers made him their pick at #132, they said they’d keep him on the outside. Omar Khan and Andy Weidl countered that by floating the idea of him playing inside but Herbig has been an outside linebacker through his first couple weeks of NFL practices.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Herbig said he hasn’t seen action at inside linebacker.