So here we have Patrick Queen, a linebacker for the Steelers, strutting back into Baltimore like he owns the place. You know the drill—he’s expecting a warm, fuzzy reception from the fans, probably a hearty chorus of ‘F-You’s’ and a few strategically thrown nachos. But hey, that’s football, right? Queen, fresh off four years with the Ravens, says he’s over the whole ‘my old team’ schtick. Now he’s all about that playoff life, eyeing those coveted AFC North Champion hats and T-shirts. Because nothing says ‘I love football’ like a free piece of apparel, am I right? But let’s not gloss over the fact that his team’s defense is playing like a bunch of kindergarteners trying to tackle a greased pig. Missing tackles? They’re practically handing out free passes to the Ravens’ offense. Queen’s got a point, though—fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals! If they can’t tackle, they might as well take up knitting. And as for the Ravens, they’re taking more shots downfield than a drunk guy at a bar trying to impress a date. Queen’s in for a wild ride, but isn’t that what we love about this game?
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