Kelce's Badger-Like Praise for Steelers' Nick Herbig

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig is generating significant buzz following recent minicamp activities. Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce offered high praise for Herbig on the "New Heights" podcast this past Wednesday, describing him as a "f****** g****** badger" and a "stud disruptor." Kelce highlighted Herbig's knack for making plays whenever given opportunities, whether starting or coming off the bench. Herbig, still only 24, has shown consistent improvement, increasing his sack total in each of his first three NFL seasons, culminating in a career-high 7.5 sacks last year. He now aims to reach double-digit sacks for the first time. The team's new defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham, is expected to implement unpredictable schemes, a change welcomed by fans. Herbig expressed enthusiasm for his emerging defensive teammates, noting their collective potential. He is also positioned to potentially take over a starting role in the future, with contract situations for other rising defensive players like Darnell Washington and Joey Porter Jr. also being a focus.