Steelers LB Alex Highsmith reveals true thoughts on Pittsburgh
A great read from the Steelers linebacker.
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If the recent comments from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith are any indication, the Steelers will be getting even more out of him in 2023.
He would register a career high 14.5 sacks during last season after he put together a total of eight in his first two years in the NFL. And he's not satisfied with stopping there, which will be music to the sounds of ears of Steelers fans everywhere.
"It was a good year, but I'm far from satisfied," said Highsmith. "I never get complacent or comfortable, but I am grateful for a better year and being injury free for a year. I got hurt before the year in camp but was fortunate that I went through the season without an injury. I got little bumps and bruises, but I'm just blessed to have this platform that God has given me. I always want to be grateful no matter how it's going.
"I never want to get complacent, but I always want to be grateful."
Highsmith is still under contract through next season with a cap hit of $2,950,074, and should he put together another breakout year, that figure will certainly be going up in his next deal.
But until then, he's going to be focused at his job at hand on the field.
"It gave me a lot of confidence," said Highsmith. "In 2021, I didn't have a good start to my year dealing with injuries. I ended up finishing the year strong. This past year, I just wanted to start fast and continue it throughout the year. I felt like I was playing with more consistency this year and more confidence because I know the type of player that I can be. I just want to continue to get better every year."
"It was just a whole different confidence level this year. I'm just going to try to do my best every year to have even more production. If it doesn't come, I'm still going to do this. I'll still be the same guy, still doing the same type of preparation that I do. I'm a process driven guy, so I'm not driven by the results or the outcomes. If I knew that I was going to go into a game and not get any sacks, I would still prepare the same exact way. I just want to continue to be process driven through this next year."
