The Steelers made a significant, but also long-term, investment in Patrick Queen, and they see that investment gradually paying off. While he earned a Pro Bowl as an alternate last year, he has continued to grow as a player and as the leader on defense the Steelers need him to be. That was a particular focus not just for him, but for HC Mike Tomlin, the latter speaking on it Tuesday.
“You know, Patrick [Queen] is a heck of a player, but being the defensive quarterback is a new role for him”, he said, via the Steelers’ website, when asked about his role in strengthening communications between the defensive signal calling and DC Teryl Austin.