Category: Patrick Queen

Mike Tomlin ecstatic Baltimore let Patrick Queen hit free agency

Mike Tomlin shares his thoughts on Patrick Queen following the Steelers’ Week 11 win, highlighting his value to the team.

In the post-game press conference following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 11 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Head Coach Mike Tomlin was asked his opinion on former Raven and current Steelers LB Patrick Queen. Tomlin kept it short and sweet, explaining: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Man, I am glad he is on our team.”

Queen, who left Baltimore after the team allowed him to hit free agency in the 2024 offseason, had a fantastic outing against the Ravens, providing much-needed run support against the one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL.

Heading into Week 11, much discussion surrounded Queen’s potential in the revenge game against his former team, and the Steelers LB did not disappoint.

While Queen had his ups and downs to start the season, no one can deny the consecutive elite performances he delivered in Weeks 10 and 11.

Queen will look to keep his red-hot momentum rolling as his team faces a short week due to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12’s Thursday Night Football game.

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Former Ravens’ LB takes shots at Patrick Queen signing with Steelers

Former Ravens linebacker Bart Scott criticizes Patrick Queen’s move to the Steelers ahead of the AFC North matchup in Week 11.

Bad blood is in the air, as former Ravens players are taking time to shed light on some of the biggest storylines heading into Week 11’s AFC North rivalry matchup between Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

Former All-Pro Ravens LB Bart Scott spent seven of his 11 years in the NFL with Baltimore, and he believes that while both sides respect each other, one thing he can’t tolerate is a traitor.

He is, of course, referencing the Steelers LB and former Raven Patrick Queen, who had a phenomenal outing in Week 10 against the Commanders.

Scott would continue his tirade, calling Queen a “Judas” for his decision to come to the Steel City in 2024, and that the Steelers’ LB switched over to “the dark side”.

Perhaps the “dark side” Scott is referencing would be Super Bowl aspirations, as Queen is a pivotal member of an outstanding 7-2 Pittsburgh Steelers team looking to make a deep playoff run.

Queen will have the opportunity to silence doubters, including Scott, when his team takes on the Baltimore Ravens on November 17th, at 1:00 PM EST.

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Steelers LB Patrick Queen claps back at ‘dirty’ comment by Commanders TE

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen responded on X to an accusation of a dirty play by Washington Commanders TE John Bates.

Patrick Queen was doing his best Patrick Queen in a standout performance against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

But Sam Fortier, Commanders beat writer for the Washington Post, posted on X, saying that he had never seen tight end John Bates as angry as he was after a play involving Queen.

From the video, it appears Bates is blocking Queen while attempting to tackle running back Austin Ekeler. Bates takes hold of Queen as they are both dragged to the ground, where Queen appears to have grabbed Bates’ arm. The two scuffled, resulting in Bates’ helmet coming off.

Both teams were penalized, and Bates had postgame words for Queen, accusing him of playing dirty. “I was just playing through the whistle,” Bates said. “It’s just the way I play. If you go back and watch the film, in my opinion, it was him probably trying to do something dirty to me.”

The Pro Bowler responded on X: “Tried to dump me so I dumped him. If he still mad I ain’t hard to find.”

Queen delivered a standout performance, turning in his best game with the Steelers to date. He recorded 13 tackles, including six solo stops, showcasing his ability to disrupt the Commanders’ offensive plays. A pivotal moment occurred when Queen broke up a pass intended for wide receiver Terry McLaurin, forcing Washington to punt.

Queen’s consistent pressure and strategic play were instrumental in limiting the effectiveness of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, contributing significantly to the Steelers’ narrow 28-27 win.

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Mike Tomlin on the villainous Week 11 matchup with Baltimore

In the Steelers-Ravens rivalry, ‘villains’ like Patrick Queen and Arthur Maulet are set to add fuel to the fire in Week 11.

There is no love lost between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. Within an AFC North rivalry that burns so intensely hot it could mimic the sun, there are bound to be players deemed ‘villains’ by opposing sides.

During the Monday press conference, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin highlighted former Steelers CB Arthur Maulet, now in Baltimore, and former Raven, current Steelers LB Patrick Queen, as two players who have crossed over to the other side of this heated rivalry.

Early in the 2024 offseason, Queen further stoked the flames, declaring, ‘I wanna be that villain; I wanna be that guy.’ When asked about Queen’s potential to embrace this ‘villainous’ role against his former team in Week 11, Tomlin responded emphatically, noting that while Queen will have his opportunity, he won’t be the only one: ‘There’s a lot of villains on both sides of this rivalry.’

With both teams hosting a variety of potential villains, including Queen, Maulet, and newly acquired Ravens WR Diontae Johnson, this matchup’s bad blood will be on full display in Week 11 on November 17th, at 1:00 PM EST.

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NFL Network analyst breaks down Patrick Queen’s performance in Week 10

Patrick Queen’s dominant Week 10 performance, highlighted by Brian Baldinger, showcased his elite skills and playmaking ability.

The Patrick Queen redemption tour seemingly started to take shape in the Steelers’ Week 10 contest against the Washington Commanders.

While the Steelers’ initial acquisition of Queen this past offseason was met with excitement from fans and players alike, his performance through the first eight weeks of the season had been inconsistent, to say the least.

However, Queen’s elite Week 10 performance caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, as NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, host of Baldy’s Breakdowns, highlighted what made Queen so special against Washington on Sunday.

Wherever the ball went, more often than not, Queen was following. His speed and spectacular tackling ability were evident on several key tackles on Washington’s QB Jayden Daniels, WR Terry McLaurin, and RB Austin Ekeler.

Queen’s play recognition will surely be of great use in the team’s Week 11 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, where the Steelers will need every physical and mental ability sharply tuned to stop his former teammate, QB Lamar Jackson, from taking over the game.

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Will Steelers’ LB rebound in Week 8 after inconsistent start to 2024?

Patrick Queen hasn’t really lived up the hype that surrounded his signing. Can the linebacker bounce back in Week 8 against the NY Giants?

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Patrick Queen is due for a breakout game in Week 8, right? While the word ‘elite’ may describe fellow linebackers Elandon Roberts and Payton Wilson, ‘inconsistent’ better summarizes Queen’s 2024 performance.

He’s currently on pace to record his highest number of missed tackles in any of his five NFL seasons, and he’s currently tied for the second-worst missed tackle percentage of his career this year.

With that being said, Queen’s play hasn’t been all bad—he was solid in Weeks 2, 3, and 5. However, one major setback for the fifth-year linebacker from LSU has been his pass coverage. What was once a strength during his final years in Baltimore, has taken a significant step back in 2024 with the Steelers, as he’s allowing an average passer rating of 103.2 when targeted by opposing QBs.

While Roberts and Wilson have been more consistent on the field, Queen has a good chance to bounce back against the struggling Giants’ offense in Week 8.  Tune in to Monday Night Football this week to see if Queen can finally turn things around this season, on October 27th at 8:15 PM EST.

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Doubts surround Patrick Queen heading into first season with Steelers

Steelers ILB Patrick Queen has something to prove after living in Roquan Smith’s shadow.

Patrick Queen is a doubted man. Only Queen and the Pittsburgh Steelers will believe until he takes the field in September and proves he can be effective without Roquan Smith.

The moment Queen went to the dark side and signed with his former team’s fiercest rival, the linebackers’ performances with and without Smith took center stage.

While Queen was ranked as the fourth-best off-ball linebacker by ESPN — two spots below Smith — some NFL veteran coaches feel he might be out of his comfort zone in Pittsburgh.

“Lack of instincts might show now that he’s not playing next to Superman [Roquan Smith],” an NFC executive told ESPN.

Queen enters his first Steelers training camp as the team’s top inside linebacker, where he was Robin to Smith’s Batman in Baltimore.

How Queen handles the pressure is vital to Pittsburgh’s interior defense in 2024.

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LB Patrick Queen reveals main reason for signing with Steelers

Newly-signed linebacker Patrick Queen had his introductory press conference on Friday.

We’ve heard time and time again the reason why players sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers is Mike Tomlin. It’s no different for newly-signed linebacker Patrick Queen.

“That man standing right there,” Queen said, nodding in Tomlin’s direction, as to what attracted him to the Steelers. “Just the organization itself, known for winning, known for great defense and they’ve got a bunch of stars over here. I just wanted to come be a part of that, be that extra piece to try to win again.”

Queen comes from the Steelers’ top rival, the Ravens, and is eager to help Pittsburgh further improve on its 7-1 head-to-head record since 2020.

“It’s gonna be weird, but I want to be that villain, I wanna be that guy.”

The inside linebacker started all 67 games for the Ravens, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.

Queen, 24, had the first of what could be many Pro Bowl nods in 2023.

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Ravens All-Pro Kyle Hamilton posts hilarious meme about loss of Patrick Queen

The Ravens lost free agent LB Patrick Queen to the Steelers, and their All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton got a little choked up.

The Baltimore Ravens lost free agent inside linebacker Patrick Queen to their rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, and their All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton isn’t too happy.

Hamilton still mustered a little humor, tweeting a Vince McMahon meme with: “Dad, didn’t you play with @Patrick queen_ in Baltimore?”

The classic meme is a scene from the 2020 documentary “Undertaker: The Last Ride,” in which McMahon gets choked up while discussing his friendship with wrestler The Undertaker.

Once official, Queen will be a welcome addition to a Steelers defense that has struggled with the inside linebacker spot since Ryan Shazier‘s unfortunate retirement.

The Ravens first-round draft pick has started all 67 games, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.

Queen earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2023.

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Patrick Queen to Russell Wilson: ‘Let’s do it my boy’

Ravens FA Patrick Queen is amped about joining Russell Wilson and the Steelers this season. 

Patrick Queen is amped about joining Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers this season.

Moments after the news broke and Wilson posted to X, the Pro Bowler responded to his new quarterback: “Let’s do it my boy.”

Wilson will love having a guy like Queen on the field when the Steelers need a stop.

Queen has started all 67 games since being selected No. 28 overall in 2020, amassing four interceptions, 15 passes defended, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries for 58 yards and a score, 13.5 sacks, 454 tackles (37 for loss) and 33 quarterback hits.

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