Patrick Queen Fires Back at Steelers Super Bowl Champion

“He’s hurt, but I’m over the Patrick Queen experiment,” Essex wrote. “Simply put, he’s not a Steelers LB. He’s not (James) Farrior. He’s not (Lawrence) Timmons. He’s not (Ryan) Shazier. He doesn’t play with that disposition. We missed on that signing. And for our main rival to let him leave, shoulda been a sign.”

Then, following that, Queen took to X to respond to him. Queen quote posted Essex, taking exception to his comments and attacking Essex's experience as an NFL player.

“Never was a pro bowler or all pro but get on here yappin . Got carried your whole career back n forth from the bench stfu,” Queen said.

An Essex and Queen Comparison

Essex spent six seasons with the Steelers, playing in 77 games and starting in 28. Essex mostly played as a swing tackle, being available to play across the line and filling in where needed.

Queen, on the other hand, has occupied a starting role more often. In his career, Queen has appeared in 96 games and has started every single appearance. It is also much easier to quantify his stats, as he plays on the defensive side of the football, while Essex played on the offensive line. With fewer offensive line statistics, Essex's stats are not going to look as good compared to Queen's so it is going to be a tough comparison overall.

Queen is more than likely going to play longer than Essex's 7 year NFL career, but showed a lack of maturity when engaging in conversation online with Essex. A tough decision will occur soon, as the Steelers will decide whether or not to retain the linebacker moving forward.

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