Nick Herbig Joins Fresh Off A New Contract! | Not Just Football

Nick Herbig joins Just Football to celebrate his massive $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick breaks down the moment he found out the deal was done, what it means to be a Steeler for life, and the role his big brother played in shaping his career. He opens up about learning from TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, the intense Wisconsin summer workouts, his growing sack totals, and the mental stress of the contract negotiation process. Plus, Nick talks Aaron Rodgers, his Hawaii roots, the "Area 51" nickname, and plays a Steelers-only 20-0 Draft game to close things out.

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0:00 - Cold Open (Clips Preview)
0:21 - Intro & Welcome | Nick Herbig Signs $100M Deal
1:21 - The Moment He Found Out the Contract Was Done
2:43 - "A Steeler for Life", What That Means to Him
3:56 - Big Bro's Role: Why Nick Became an Edge Rusher
5:11 - TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith & the Steelers Edge Trio
6:14 - Jack Sawyer Breakout Prediction & Wisconsin Training Camp
7:21 - Inside TJ's Wisconsin Workouts ("Dagestan" Mentality)
9:13 - Growing Up in Hawaii & Saint Louis High School
10:05 - High School Rivalry: Saint Louis vs. Top 5 Nation Debate
11:33 - Dylan Gabriel Rivalry (From High School to the NFL)
13:22 - Aaron Rodgers Training Camp Rivalry & Poker Story
14:39 - What Nick Has Learned From Aaron Rodgers
17:14 - Wisconsin to Pittsburgh: 4th Round Pick, Proving Himself
18:02 - The Moment He Wasn't Ready (New England Rookie Year)
19:03 - Draft Day vs. Signing a $100M Contract
20:34 - The Responsibility That Comes With a Big Contract
22:17 - TJ Watt Spot Rack Obsession & Workout Competitiveness
24:19 - Sack Totals Every Year — Can He Hit 9.5 This Season?
24:42 - The One Sack He Wishes He Had Back (Josh Allen)
25:05 - TJ's Stolen Sacks & the Cowboys Sack Controversy
26:35 - The Play Where Cam Almost Got Hurt
27:14 - Favorite Sack of the 2024 Season (Ravens Game, Lamar)
27:42 - Does Nick Care About Pass Rush Win Rate & PFF Grades?
33:18 - How Toxic Are the Summer Workouts with TJ & Alex?
33:56 - NHL Gaming at Camp
36:38 - Advice On Getting New Contracts
37:49 - How Stressful Was the Contract Negotiation Process?
38:04 - Deleting Social Media & the Mental Toll of Uncertainty
39:11 - Adjusting to Pittsburgh After Growing Up in Hawaii
40:35 - Hawaii Trip on Nick's Dime?
41:33 - Mount Rushmore of Wisconsin Badgers Players
42:41 - Mount Rushmore of Ohio State Players
43:56 - The "Area 51" Nickname Explained
45:03 - STEELERS 20-0 DRAFT
57:10 - Outro &