OT; Patrick Queen

[ShipofFools]

When he became a free agent I was hoping the Steelers would look to sign him. He was a 2nd team All-Pro last year. Has really come on the last couple years . Still only 24 and former #1 draft pick in 2020.

Not only helps the Steelers, but puts a little dagger into the Ravens.

LB Queen leaving Ravens to join rival Steelers

Free agent linebacker Patrick Queen told ESPN's Marcus Spears on Tuesday that he plans to sign a three-year, $41 million contract with the Steelers.

www.espn.com

 

[303vND]

Is Roquan Smith coming with him? Because before Smith got there Queen was JAG. There is reason the Ravens traded for Smith and immediately signed him to a big deal. Now they just let Queen walk.

 

[ShipofFools]

Is Roquan Smith coming with him? Because before Smith got there Queen was JAG. There is reason the Ravens traded for Smith and immediately signed him to a big deal. Now they just let Queen walk.

When they aquired Smith they moved Queen to the weak side where he was very productive. Ravens just signed DT Justin Madebuike to a 4 year $98 million contract. They will have Hamilton to re-sign soon and he is going to cost. Smith is on a 5 year $100 million contract.

Perhaps they let him walk due to cap considerations. Similar to when the Steelers had to let Hargrave walk. Queen was considered the top ILB free agent available. With Holcomb a question mark as to a return and Alexander unsigned they needed to bulk up that position. It is one less need in the draft. Let's just hope he can continue to be as productive as he was.

 

[Pitt79]

He's a higher end free agent than they normally get, I just wish they'd spend some more on offense, they need a center big time, maybe an OT too.

 

[ShipofFools]

He's a higher end free agent than they normally get, I just wish they'd spend some more on offense, they need a center big time, maybe an OT too.

I think they will address those holes early in the draft if they don't sign any FAs. There seems to be some pretty promising tackles available, plus a few centers too.

 

[HailToPitt725]

He's a higher end free agent than they normally get, I just wish they'd spend some more on offense, they need a center big time, maybe an OT too.

Supposedly, they went after Mitch Morse before he signed in Jacksonville. Seems like the center from Oregon would be a natural fit in the first round. The problem is that is pretty obvious to the rest of the league now, which may drive up the price if we need to trade up.

 

[ShipofFools]

***Note***

I didn't realize this topic was discussed in the Russ Wilson thread until I opened that thread up after. Sorry for the repetition.

 

[HailtoPitt]

I think they will address those holes early in the draft if they don't sign any FAs. There seems to be some pretty promising tackles available, plus a few centers too.

I think with the recent acquisitions, they will likely be addressing C, OT and WR with the first three picks.

 

[Gunga_Galunga]

MLB has been an issue for years. This was a very good addition. They also got a CB and jettisoned Johnson. Good day.

I would go OT 1st round, since they can probably still get a good center prospect in round 2. Plenty of WRs to grab later.

 

[JD1976]

No one drafts 2nd and 3rd day WRs better than the Steelers. I am confident they will grab a couple good wide outs in the draft. Definitely need to go C or OT in the 1st.

 

[Upg bobcat]

I can't get over the fact that NFL MLBs are now 6'0" 230 lbs. But they can run 4.5s. I guess I'm showing my age, but the game has changed from when I played.

 

[pittdan77]

I would go OT 1st round, since they can probably still get a good center prospect in round 2.

So the OT can sit the bench for half the season, again?

 

[pittbb80]

So the OT can sit the bench for half the season, again?

New OC. Probably only 6 games on the bench this year