Steelers' Patrick Queen Has Bold Feelings About Omar Khan's Trade Plans

The Pittsburgh Steelers were expected to be one of the busier teams at the trade deadline. However, so far, that hasn't been the case for General Manager Omar Khan. Pittsburgh is 6-2, and with Aaron Rodgers leading the offense, fans want another piece added to the roster. Inside the locker room, though, linebacker Patrick Queen doesn't sound nearly as concerned about what Khan might do next.

The Steelers have been connected to potential wide receiver help, and defensive depth has also been discussed. It makes sense that fans want another weapon for Rodgers or some insurance on defense before the games become even more important. Pittsburgh has put itself in a good position through eight games, but nobody is pretending the roster is perfect. The question is whether the front office sees a move worth making at the price another team wants.

Queen was asked about the situation while speaking with 93.7 The Fan, and his response was about as straightforward as it gets. He didn't lobby for a new teammate or sound frustrated that a deal hadn't materialized. Instead, he made it clear that the players are focused on the people already in the building, regardless of what happens around the deadline.

"I think everyone in this locker room could care less. I think whoever they try to bring in, we will love," Queen said.

That answer might catch some fans off guard, especially after weeks of conversations about which receiver Khan should pursue. However, Queen isn't sitting in the same position as someone watching from home. He's practicing with these players, going through meetings with them and trusting them on Sundays. From that perspective, publicly wishing for reinforcements could sound a lot like telling the guys beside him they aren't good enough.

"At the end of the day, we got who we got, and we'll go rock out," Queen said.

That sounds like a player who knows the locker room cannot afford to spend every day waiting for a phone call from the general manager. Trade rumors are entertaining for fans, and they give everyone something to debate. For the players, though, there is a game plan to learn, an opponent to prepare for and a season that doesn't stop while the front office weighs its options.

Queen's attitude also says something about the position Pittsburgh has earned. A team sitting at 6-2 shouldn't feel like it needs to be rescued. The Steelers have already found ways to win, even when certain parts of the offense haven't looked as sharp as expected. An addition could help, but it wouldn't erase the chemistry or responsibility that got them here.

Steelers' Patrick Queen Has A Different View Of Omar Khan's Trade Decisions

Khan's job is very much different from Queen's, and that's where this story gets interesting. The general manager has to consider the long-term cost of every move he makes, including the draft pick surrendered and the contract that comes with a player. Queen has to worry about the next snap. Neither man is wrong for approaching the same situation from a different angle. That is just how things work around this time of the year in the NFL.

Do you agree with Patrick Queen's approach, or should Omar Khan be more aggressive about adding talent to the Pittsburgh Steelers? Share your thoughts with me on X at @anthonyghalkias.

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