July 28, 201214 yr 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.
July 28, 201214 yr 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.
July 28, 201214 yr Author Do you want a Kleenex? As usual, striking intellect with every keystroke. Well done.
July 28, 201214 yr 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!
July 28, 201214 yr Author I have no idea. I have read several outlets who think he'll sign soon. I don't have that feeling at all.
July 28, 201214 yr 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!!!!
July 28, 201214 yr Author 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.
July 29, 201214 yr 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.
July 29, 201214 yr 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.
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