Steelers Sign OG

[NorthCoast]

Sounds kinda expensive for a career back up.

Think again. Maybe WAS a backup but he turned around the Jets OL:

https://nypost.com/2022/11/11/nate-h...ffensive-line/

Little-known Nate Herbig coming up big in transforming Jets offensive line
By Mark Cannizzaro
November 11, 2022 8:17pm Updated

Back in May, the Jets quietly made a waiver claim on a little-known offensive lineman named Nate Herbig, who had been released by the Eagles and figured to be an insurance backup.

Six games ago, Herbig quietly was inserted into the Jets’ starting lineup at right guard, after injuries caused them to rearrange their front five.

This is how Herbig, a 24-year-old from Hawaii, does things.

Quietly.

His impact for the Jets, however, has been anything but.

Starting tackles Mekhi Becton and George Fant and starting guard Alijah Vera-Tucker all have been lost for the season, but Herbig has helped solidify a Jets line that has become a team strength.

The Jets have won five of the six games since Herbig began starting. They have rushed for 135 or more yards in four of those six games and have protected quarterback Zach Wilson well. Along the way, Herbig has been right in the middle of it.

He delivered the lead blocks on both Jets touchdowns in their upset win over the Bills last Sunday.

Herbig’s tenacious play completely defies the person he projects himself as off the field, which is baby-faced, shy and docile.

[WindyCitySteel]

PFF grade down steadily to 58 last year, based on that, doesn't seem like much of an upgrade.

[Steel Maniac]

I like their attempt at trying to address an area of weakness; but I don't know about this guy.

[hawaiiansteel]

I like their attempt at trying to address an area of weakness; but I don't know about this guy.

is Adrian Ealy available?

[Northern_Blitz]

PFF grade down steadily to 58 last year, based on that, doesn't seem like much of an upgrade.

Did he play the same side in PHI and NY?

Maybe the reduced grade was from playing one side over the other?

Seems like a pretty steep drop.

I also think OL is often thought of as one of the more difficult positions for PFF to grade. But maybe that's just because I've listened to Foster's show and I think he strongly dislikes PFF (likely because of the grades he got).

[Northern_Blitz]

I like their attempt at trying to address an area of weakness; but I don't know about this guy.

Pretty much all UFAs have real downsides. Otherwise their current teams would sign them.

Hope this guy works out in our system.

Either way, seems like a legit NFL player. Which I'm not sure was true for all of our depth last year. So it's probably an upgrade even if he doesn't start.

[Steel Maniac]

Pretty much all UFAs have real downsides. Otherwise their current teams would sign them.

Hope this guy works out in our system.

Either way, seems like a legit NFL player. Which I'm not sure was true for all of our depth last year. So it's probably an upgrade even if he doesn't start.

Well, that was a decent write up on him. Has me hopeful. Clearly he's better than a couple of guys we've got on that O-line so there's that. I applaude Khan/Weidl in their efforts. Just hope they hit on this pick up.

[hawaiiansteel]

Pretty much all UFAs have real downsides. Otherwise their current teams would sign them.

Hope this guy works out in our system.

Either way, seems like a legit NFL player. Which I'm not sure was true for all of our depth last year. So it's probably an upgrade even if he doesn't start.

agreed, good depth signing who can provide Dotson some competition for the starting LG job.

[NorthCoast]

PFF grade down steadily to 58 last year, based on that, doesn't seem like much of an upgrade.

5th best run blocking guard in the NFC according to your very own PFF https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/nate-herbig/28844

[hackjam]

I like their attempt at trying to address an area of weakness; but I don't know about this guy.

Another hat in the ring at LG. If he makes the roster, he’s probably a backup along 3 spots ala Trai Essex at worst. If any of the $4MM guaranteed is in the form of a 2024 roster bonus, workout bonus, etc. he’s probably a cheap cut. Very little downside.

FWIW the Jets spoke pretty highly of him last year.