The There has been a lot of drama involving quarterbacks during the offseason. The offseason has been dominated by quarterback drama for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's been all about the quarterback drama this offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers.. But The biggest free agent signing in the history of the franchise is the new starting inside linebacker. The team's newest starting inside linebacker has received the biggest free agent contract in the franchise's history. The newest starting inside linebacker for the team is Patrick Queen..
Ironically, since being a first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, Queen has been a public enemy in Pittsburgh. Since being a first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, Queen has been a public enemy in Pittsburgh. Queen, who was a first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, has been a public enemy in Pittsburgh.
Queen commented about playing the Ravens twice next season, saying, It's going to be weird. Queen said Talking about playing the Ravens twice next season, Queen said, But I want to be that villain, that guy, so I'm looking to do some stuff to them.
Queen did a lot of good things against the Steelers and the rest of the league, especially last season. He made his first Pro Bowl and was second-team All-Pro.
The linebacker, who will turn 25 in August, recorded 133 combined tackles, including 9 tackles for loss in 2023. He also had 3.5 sacks, 6 quarterback hits, 6 pass defenses and 1 interception. posted In two games against the Steelers, he had 16 combined tackles, 1 quarterback hit, 1 pass defense and 0.5 sacks.
Patrick Queen is fully embracing switching sides in the Steelers-Ravens rivalry. Queen had As expected, Queen admitted that he never thought about becoming a Steelers linebacker after the Ravens drafted him at No. 28 overall in the 2020 NFL draft.
The 2020 NFL draft is when Queen was drafted by the Ravens at No. 28 overall.
But now that he's on the other side, he told reporters he's not going to think about his time with the Ravens. He never thought about switching to the biggest rival in his division..
Queen commented, I think just now being here is going to be the same way now. So, I'm just ready to get to work, get to learn the guys, and this organization, this team, the city, and just do everything I can to help win.
Queen finished third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. But over the next two seasons, Queen didn't develop as the Ravens likely hoped. Queen saidDuring the 2022 season, at the NFL trade deadline, Baltimore acquired inside linebacker Roquan Smith.
In 2020, Baltimore acquired inside linebacker Roquan Smith at the NFL trade deadline during the 2022 season. Baltimore acquired inside linebacker Roquan Smith to a 5-year, $100 million deal during last offseason. The writing was at least on the wall then that Queen may not get a second contract in Baltimore. The Ravens also declined his fifth-year option. According to the Pro Football Focus player grades, though, Queen has improved every season. In 2023, he posted a career-best 73 grade overall and 74.4 coverage grade. and then signed him The Steelers have been in need of a top coverage inside linebacker since Ryan Shazier's spinal injury in 2017.
The reason Queen decided to join the Steelers. It's pretty easy to see why the Steelers were interested in signing Queen. The feeling, though, was apparently pretty mutual. The organization itself is known for winning, great defense, and a bunch of stars. Just wanted to come be a part of that and be that extra piece to try to win again.
The Steelers made several free agent additions to their defense last offseason in an effort to try and win again. But it took some time for all of those free agents to gel together.Queen seemed aware of that potential problem. He stressed working together with his new Steelers teammates as the key to Pittsburgh having an elite defense once again.
“We will go out there and play fast, physical, and confident, with everyone on the same page,” . “When the defense is all on the same page, it allows the players to perform at their best for the entire 60 minutes, which is very difficult for the offense..
“I am really looking forward to being a part of that.”
The Steelers had the sixth best record for points allowed, but were 21st in total defense last season. The last time Pittsburgh had a top 5 ranking in points or yards allowed was in 2020.
In Baltimore, Queen was part of three defenses that Queen saidfinished in the top 5 in points allowed and top 10 in yards allowed. The Ravens gave up the fewest points and the sixth-fewest yards in the NFL last season.
New Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen sent a message to the Baltimore Ravens, his former team, during his Steelers introductory press conference.
Queen seemed aware of that potential problem. He stressed working together with his new Steelers teammates as the key to Pittsburgh having an elite defense once again.
“It’s basically us going out there playing fast, physical, confident, everybody on the same page,” Queen added. “When you got a defense on that kind of page there, that tends to let the bullets fly the whole game for 60 minutes that is lethal to the offense.
“That’s what I can’t wait to be a part of.”
The Steelers were ranked sixth in points allowed but 21st in total defense last season. The last time Pittsburgh was ranked in the top 5 in points or yards allowed was 2020.
In Baltimore, Queen was part of three defenses that finished ranked in the top 5 in points allowed and top 10 in yards allowed. The Ravens yielded the fewest points and sixth-fewest yards in the NFL last season.
