It might be petty to continue taking jabs at Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen. However, Baltimore Ravens fans know that Queen made a total mockery of his former team by joining their rivals this offseason.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott took a shot at Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen during a Get Up segment
Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and Ravens
Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on
After Lamar Jackson’s “Cars” metaphor on Saturday, Derrick Henry is embracing a new nickname: “Don’t call me Derrick. Just call me McQueen.” Henry had 186 yards rushing on 26 carries last night (7.2 yards per carry average) and two touchdowns.
On Thursday, Henry sent reporters home with quotes to spare as he cracked jokes about his offensive teammates, and more specifically, quarterback Lamar Jackson. First, Henry was asked whether other Baltimore players came to him for advice about stiff-arming opponents— a calling card for the five-time Pro Bowler throughout his career.
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Derrick Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith is still friends with Patrick Queen, but that didn't stop him from lobbing some trash talk in Queen's direction
Following the Ravens' wild-card demolition of the Steelers, Lamar Jackson compared Derrick Henry to the Pixar character Lightning McQueen. It's a nickname that The King is leaning into.
Five years ago to the day, as a member of the Tennessee Titans, Henry ran over the top-seeded 2019 Ravens with 30 carries for 195 yards. His stiff-arm on Earl Thomas went viral that night, and he added a few more to the highlight reel Saturday versus the Steelers.
The Ravens also lost Queen, a star linebacker, to division rival Pittsburgh. Clowney tied a career high with 9 1/2 sacks for Baltimore in 2023, then joined the Carolina Panthers. The Ravens have had issues in pass defense at times, but they ended up ranking second in the NFL in sacks and first in run defense this season.
Familiarity breeds contempt. But in specific circumstances, it can breed admiration and mutual respect. A year ago, that dynamic led Patrick Queen to cross enem