Queen, to do, or not to do, that is the question

[tsylvester]

Prior to the arrival of Roquan Smith, Patrick Queen  was playing his way out of Bmore, I and most would say. But like a kid after a surgery snack, once Smith took over, so too did Queen. (Queen, who had a standout 2022 campaign with 117 tackles, nine for loss, five sacks, six pass breakups and two interception)

Everyone noticed the change in his play, many pundits proclaiming the Ravens having the best inside backer duo in the league.

But now the difficult decision to make, pick up his 5th year option,(by May 1st) he is still pretty cheap, counting roughly $2 mil. They could try to trade him, save that amount, maybe get a 3rd, possibly a 2nd, though unlikely.

They could try to ink him to a deal, keep the dynamic duo in tact. There is always the choice to pick up his option for this year, then let him walk, hoping to get a 4th or maybe a 3rd in comp picks next year..

 

[oldno82]

I say we pick up his option and see if we can get a long term deal for a cap friendly amount.

[papasmurfbell]

I saw someone else say trade him.  I dont think he has any real value.  I would not pick up the option.  If he is willing to sign a long term deal now that is team friendly do it.  If not get what you can.

[tsylvester]

14 is days till draft day, will they trade him for a 2nd or a 3rd?

Will he be saying

Ross might be back in time, he showed great promise before rhe injury, could be a cheaper and equally talented back to replace Queen... hmmm rumors are (from sports line) the Ravens are already shopping him

[tsylvester]

Sos, Cards want a 2nd round pick for Hopkins, Ravens have none.

But they do have Queen, and say a pick next year? Or maybe a 5th this year? Deal or no deal?

[papasmurfbell]

I dont was dhop.

[oldno82]

No Deal.

[vmax]

We'll know by the 1st. 

We need him this year for the SB run. The D can't be weakened anymore without a shut down CB. If they can finagle Quen and a pick for one of these then go for it.