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Film Study: Can Alex Highsmith be “Next Man Up?”

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By: Bill Washinski SteelerNation.com   Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin’s “next man up” philosophy is getting put to the test with the injury to Bud Dupree, given how much they have relied on him in 2020. It falls to rookie Alex Highsmith to step up — and it’s asking a lot to replace 48 […]

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He was drafted with Bud Dupree in mind as an option next year. So far he has done well. I think he will continue to do well. We will get a close look now to see if he can flash a little.............
 
I watched as many of the plays I knew he was in on as could.

He’s got ability—though Dupree reached a high level & he’s gonna be missed


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In limited action he’s definitely flashed this year but my expectations aren’t high. The good thing is their are always was to bring pressure to the QB and have the pieces to do it.
 
Nobody expected Chad Brown to excel at OLB either.....I like the kid, hoping he can do the job.
 
He's enthusiastic and seems to have skills. Let's go Steelers!
 
Based on what he has shown so far, I think he'll be alright, but there's still going to be a big drop off from Dupree.

Luckily, between Watt, Tuitt and Heyward, they have other players who can consistently pressure the QB.
 
Punxsutawney said:
Based on what he has shown so far, I think he'll be alright, but there's still going to be a big drop off from Dupree.

Luckily, between Watt, Tuitt and Heyward, they have other players who can consistently pressure the QB.
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Hilton can blitz as well.

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