Former Ravens Pro Bowler says he's in a better spot with the Steelers and it has nothing to do with football
When the Baltimore Ravens declined Patrick Queen's fifth-year option 13 months ago, it signaled that they were all but done with the talented, yet inconsistent former first-rounder. But then Queen would go on to have the best season of his career, earning him Pro Bowl and All-Pro second-team honors before signing the largest free agent […]
When the Baltimore Ravens declined Patrick Queen's fifth-year option 13 months ago, it signaled that they were all but done with the talented, yet inconsistent former first-rounder.
But then Queen would go on to have the best season of his career, earning him Pro Bowl and All-Pro second-team honors before signing the largest free agent deal in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
And while Queen's been an adopted Yinzer for only months, he's already fitting right in:
Queen Comfortable in Pittsburgh
"It was a no-brainer,” Queen told Mark Kaboly of The Athletic when asked about joining the Steelers. “At the end of the day, money makes you happy, but you also have to win to be happy. I’d rather win and be happy than be miserable with a lot of money. It’s a better atmosphere here for me. Everybody is cool, the people are cool, the players are cool and the food spots are better. I am a big food guy. I love food. I am more of a true food guy rather than a seafood guy. I like meat and stuff like that. It’s just a better atmosphere for me here.”
Well, I'm split here. My mother's side of the family are Yinzers dating back to their immigration from Europe. I've eaten pizza, pierogies, and sandwiches in The City of bridges, and all are excellent.
But my father was born and raised in Baltimore, and If I said I didn't like blue crabs, steamed shrimp, and boil bags, I probably would have been put up for adoption a long time ago.
So it's a fairly hilarious reason to name your new home as better than your old one, but Queen also noted the real reasons why he was so enticed to join Pittsburgh:
"It is everything that you want,” Queen said. “You have a great head coach, a defense that can ball and puts you into a situation to succeed. I am at a point where I want to win. I know Pittsburgh hasn’t won anything in a while, but they were in the playoffs, so they have a chance. To me, the team got better at every position. It’s just now at the point where we have to go do it.”
In the end, while it may not be permanent, players are going to spend a large amount of time in whatever city their franchise is in. The more they can ingratiate themselves into that culture both inside the facility and in the community, the higher the likelihood of success.
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He’s back in the Burgh.
