Athleticism alone doesn’t get the job done. And many a team, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, have been suckered into falling in love with a fast-40 inside linebacker only to see the choice go belly up. For Patrick Queen, his play speed matches his time speed. In fact, his play speed might exceed it.
Though rookie Payton Wilson has garnered most of the headlines for his flashy and legitimately strong start to camp, Queen is still the No. 1 man in the room. And Pittsburgh is paying him to do it. He’s right into the team that was once his rival and quietly having a fantastic camp.