Steelers business practices

Sometimes I must admit, I have to look at the pudding before I can see the proof if that makes sense. The recent Wallace holdout/no show has taken a funny turn. They always hold to the tenets that have made their business stances time proven. Wallace negotiations were going swimmingly according to both sides and Wallace's agent even went as far to admit that he no longer had Mike's "ear" when the negotiations were near a finish. The Steelers expected Wallace to show up at camp, he didn't and the negotiations are now done. He's currently not employed by them. And the cynic in me thinks Mike will be an idiot and not show til week 11 when he has to sign the tender (prorated of course) so that he will be unrestricted following this season. However, in the interim, and much to my pleasure and spite of Mike Wallace, they signed #2 receiver Antonio Brown today for a nice chunk of change, 5yr. 42Mil+.

I understand the threat and production Wallace brings, and fear he won't be on the field and will leave a huge void in the offense. However, I felt the same with when Santonio Holmes left and Plax left. Seems things worked out great without them. Rooneys don't like being held over a ledge. Love it.

Do you want a Kleenex?

Originally Posted by uk#1fan

Do you want a Kleenex?

Huh?

Originally Posted by halfback20

Huh?

Who cares about Wallace or the Steelers!

Originally Posted by uk#1fan

Who cares about Wallace or the Steelers!

There are a few Steelers fans on this site who care a little.

Believe it or not there are some here who get tired of talking about the Bengals.

Originally Posted by uk#1fan

Do you want a Kleenex?

As usual, striking intellect with every keystroke. Well done.

They run it the right way.

I suppose the Steelers can trade him at anytime or no?

As a Bengal fan I love this news, keep Wallace off the field as long as possible!

I have no idea. I have read several outlets who think he'll sign soon. I don't have that feeling at all.

Originally Posted by halfback20

There are a few Steelers fans on this site who care a little.

Believe it or not there are some here who get tired of talking about the Bengals.

There is a bunch of Bengal fans that hate Steelers on here!!!!

Originally Posted by uk#1fan

There is a bunch of Bengal fans that hate Steelers on here!!!!

And the tried and true business practices of the Steelers have been one main reason that the Bengals have always been in the rearview of the Steelers. Hate and respect go hand in hand. And you care or you wouldn't bother weighing this thread down with mensa moments.

Originally Posted by uk#1fan

There is a bunch of Bengal fans that hate Steelers on here!!!!

Yeah, so?

Can the Steelers franchise Wallace next off season? His tender this year is a restricted FA tender of $2.7 million. He could report in week 11 and still get franchised next season, no? Smart business move by the Steelers, but it stinks if you're Mike Wallace. Rumor is he turned down $50 million over five years.

I can't see this ending in anything but a trade unless the Steelers are willing to pay $100 million over the next five years for two wideouts.

Brown had 2 receiving TD's last year is that correct?

Originally Posted by born2reign

Can the Steelers franchise Wallace next off season? His tender this year is a restricted FA tender of $2.7 million. He could report in week 11 and still get franchised next season, no? Smart business move by the Steelers, but it stinks if you're Mike Wallace. Rumor is he turned down $50 million over five years.

I can't see this ending in anything but a trade unless the Steelers are willing to pay $100 million over the next five years for two wideouts.

The price for wide receivers keeps going up.

Larry Fitzgerald got 8 years for up to $120 million
Megatron got 8 years up to $132 million
Vincent Jackson just got 5 years $55 million

Antonio Brown, who has had one good season got 5 years $42 million.

I just read an article that says Wallace wants a deal similar to Jacksons. I'm curious to see what guys like Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz get.

Originally Posted by John Anthony

Brown had 2 receiving TD's last year is that correct?

And 1100 yards.

8.4 million dollar payday per year, I think Brown did very well.

Originally Posted by halfback20

The price for wide receivers keeps going up.

Larry Fitzgerald got 8 years for up to $120 million
Megatron got 8 years up to $132 million
Vincent Jackson just got 5 years $55 million

Antonio Brown, who has had one good season got 5 years $42 million.

I just read an article that says Wallace wants a deal similar to Jacksons. I'm curious to see what guys like Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz get.

I think we are getting a preview of what their contracts will have to look like to keep both. $110 million to $120 million over five years will probably be what it takes at this rate.

Originally Posted by born2reign

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I think we are getting a preview of what their contracts will have to look like to keep both. $110 million to $120 million over five years will probably be what it takes at this rate.

Unless the cap goes up significantly how the heck can the Giants afford to give two WR's that kind of money?

Eli already signed a huge deal, and in a year or two they're gonna have to start thinking about paying JPP.

Originally Posted by halfback20

Unless the cap goes up significantly how the heck can the Giants afford to give two WR's that kind of money?

Eli already signed a huge deal, and in a year or two they're gonna have to start thinking about paying JPP.

The short answer is, they won't. They have to pay JPP.