** The Official Mike Wallace Drama Thread **

Gingerchip wrote:

Yeah, I read it....thanks.

I just don't know. Maybe I have him pegged completely wrong, but there is something about him, imo, that has Diva WR written all over his forehead.

Either way, I'm not gonna lose sleep over it (like I did with Hines ;) I've always thought AB the better of the two, and as long as we keep him, I'm ok.

I agree. Brown is better and more important.

The jury's still out with me in regards to Wallace and his attitude. I'm reserving judgement until I see how he handles this contract negotiation/free agency. That will show his true colors.... green or black and gold.


I'm also going to merge this thread into the other Wallace thread.

Buddha Bus wrote:

The jury's still out with me in regards to Wallace and his attitude.

My attitude sucks, so just get over it.

Wallace108 wrote:

Buddha Bus wrote:

The jury's still out with me in regards to Wallace and his attitude.

My attitude sucks, so just get over it.

I figured that out long ago.

At this point, to me, it's one of two things... His ego wants $120 million, or as another poster said, he's not leaving the Steelers unless it's for an outrageous amount.

My heart hopes it's the latter, but my head says Wallace thinks he deserves Fitz money.

steelax04 wrote:

At this point, to me, it's one of two things... His ego wants $120 million, or as another poster said, he's not leaving the Steelers unless it's for an outrageous amount.

My heart hopes it's the latter, but my head says Wallace thinks he deserves Fitz money.

If you're head is right, that certainly justifies the Young Money name.

Rooney: Steelers still eyeing long-term deal with Wallace

By Scott Brown, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

The Steelers want to sign wide receiver Mike Wallace to a long-term contract, though team president Art Rooney II said today that he doesn't know when a deal might get done.

"The sooner the better as far as we're concerned but there's two parties to it," Rooney told the Tribune-Review. "We'll have to see what we agree on so I don't want to put any particular time frame on it or restrictions on it because these things take time and I wouldn't want to box myself in on it."

Read more: Rooney: Steelers still eyeing long-term deal with Wallace - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_787984.html#ixzz1pxWwkzUF

Wallace108 wrote:

I'm still waiting for you to say something I disagree with, KR.

You have an uncanny ability to continuously say things I agree with, and it's really starting to become quite annoying.

It's just my Jedi Mind Trick



You're not worried that Mike Wallace will sign elsewhere

When is the deadline for a deal?

Gingerchip wrote:

When is the deadline for a deal?

The signing period for restricted free agents ends April 20. After that time, the Steelers will have the exclusive right to sign him. After April 20, Wallace will have three options with the Steelers ... accept the tendered offer and become an unrestricted free agent after next season, agree to a long-term deal, or sit out.

[quote]Wallace will have three options with the Steelers ... accept the tendered offer and become an unrestricted free agent after next season, agree to a long-term deal, or sit out[quote]

Curious -- if you had to bet on your gut feeling, which scenario do you think will happen?

Gingerchip wrote:

Curious -- if you had to bet on your gut feeling, which scenario do you think will happen?

My gut says he'll play one more season and then become an unrestricted free agent next year.

Wallace108 wrote:

My gut says he'll play one more season and then become an unrestricted free agent next year.

This does seem to be the more likely scenario. If Wallace does become an UFA next year, there's a very good chance the Steelers won't resign him. Unless Brown has a significant injury or somehow takes a step backward in his progression, I'd think he would be the top priority for deals next year.

Wallace108 wrote:

Gingerchip wrote:

Curious -- if you had to bet on your gut feeling, which scenario do you think will happen?

My gut says he'll play one more season and then become an unrestricted free agent next year.

This is the scenario I see playing out. He'll bide his time by accepting the Steelers tendered offer this season and then cash in big next year when he's unrestricted. He's bound to make more money from a team who will loosen the purse strings a little more knowing they won't be giving up a first round draft pick in the process. I think Wallace is a goner next year regardless. Brown is much more valuable in my opinion and will be next year's target unless it seems his head has swollen and he wants even more than Wallace. That's the only way I see Wallace being re-signed over Brown next year.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/30/why-is-mike-wallace-still-unsigned/

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Mike Florio takes calls and tweet from PFT Planet, where NFL fans want to know why Mike Wallace has not been signed yet

Antonio Brown: “No doubt” Mike Wallace will remain in Pittsburgh
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 30, 2012, 7:33 PM EDT


Steelers receiver Mike Wallace remains an unsigned restricted free agent, but Wallace’s partner in the Pittsburgh receiving corps, Antonio Brown, says he’s not worried about Wallace getting away.

Brown said on NFL Network’s Total Access that he expects Wallace to sign with the Steelers, either the one-year tender offer or a long-term deal, and that the two of them will remain teammates.

“I definitely expect it,” Brown said. “I definitely look forward to him providing me help from the other side, rolling coverages — he’s a great teammate of mine.”


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I wish I could be as confident as Brown, but I'm starting to feel like he's right. There's been no real chatter about Wallace other than speculation and the report of asking for insane money from the 49ers to leave. I think Wallace wants to give it one more go with the Steelers to see if he can win his ring before he rolls out for the big cash next year as an UFA.

He's not going anywhere this year, he's likely waiting out until next year. He's probably asking for so much money so that other teams don't make offers.

Interest in Mike Wallace appears to have dried up
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 6, 2012, 1:05 PM EDT


A month ago, it looked like a good bet that the Steelers would lose restricted free agent receiver Mike Wallace. But with two weeks to go before the April 20 deadline for a team to sign a restricted free agent to an offer sheet, it’s appearing increasingly likely that Wallace will stay in Pittsburgh.

Adam Schefter noted on ESPN today that before free agency started, the 49ers and Patriots* were the two teams seen as most likely to go after Wallace. However, the 49ers have added Mario Manningham and Randy Moss, the Patriots* have added Brandon Lloyd, Donte Stallworth and Anthony Gonzalez, and both teams now appear set to stick with the receivers they have.

It’s still possible that some team we’re not aware of is planning to swoop in and sign Wallace to an offer sheet at the last minute, but if so that team is doing a great job of keeping it quiet. There are no reports of any teams planning to do so.


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Buddha Bus wrote:

Interest in Mike Wallace appears to have dried up
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 6, 2012, 1:05 PM EDT


A month ago, it looked like a good bet that the Steelers would lose restricted free agent receiver Mike Wallace. But with two weeks to go before the April 20 deadline for a team to sign a restricted free agent to an offer sheet, it’s appearing increasingly likely that Wallace will stay in Pittsburgh.

Adam Schefter noted on ESPN today that before free agency started, the 49ers and Patriots** were the two teams seen as most likely to go after Wallace. However, the 49ers have added Mario Manningham and Randy Moss, the Patriots** have added Brandon Lloyd, Donte Stallworth and Anthony Gonzalez, and both teams now appear set to stick with the receivers they have.

It’s still possible that some team we’re not aware of is planning to swoop in and sign Wallace to an offer sheet at the last minute, but if so that team is doing a great job of keeping it quiet. There are no reports of any teams planning to do so.


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I'm still a little nervous about the Bengals making a play for him.

This was mentioned in another thread, but just to keep all the Wallace stuff in one place ...

Report: Steelers’ Mike Wallace Has No Interest In Franchise Tender, Wants Bigger Deal

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace was slapped with the franchise tag last month, so he’s not going anywhere — but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he has no interest in signing his tender.

If Wallace signed, he’d be agreeing to remain a Steeler for one year and $2.7 million; understandably, he’d much rather work out a long-term deal to earn far, far more than that. The Detroit Lions recently signed Calvin Johnson for seven years and $132 million, and the Arizona Cardinals inked Larry Fitzgerald last year for eight years and $120 million. Wallace thinks he’s in that elite class, and he might be right.

http://tracking.si.com/2012/04/12/report-steelers-mike-wallace-has-no-interest-in-franchise-tender-wants-bigger-deal/?xid=si_nfl
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Really?

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace was slapped with the franchise tag last month

Really?

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Wallace thinks he’s in that elite class, and he might be right.

By not signing his tender, Wallace is stating he won't play without a long-term deal, or, essentially, he intends to hold out until he gets an extended deal to his liking.

It could also be simply a veiled threat (incidentally, leaked to one of the most followed sports writers in the media) to force the Steelers to continue pressing on in negotiations.

It's perhaps not a coincidence news of Wallace's alleged desire to hold out came at approximately the same time the Steelers announced a two-year deal for free agent WR Jerricho Cotchery.

Speculation rules supreme this time of year, but the fact is the Steelers will want to avoid a holdout situation, but are not likely to be bullied by a player with Wallace's level of tenure with the team.

Keep in mind, and this isn't being reported, the Dolphins traded then-restricted free agent Wes Welker to the Patriots* for a second round pick, and a seventh round pick, in 2007. It's not as if the Steelers couldn't trade Wallace and his contract demands for a suitable bounty, and leave the future contract negotiations to another team.

If the allegation is true (and the idea of Wallace wanting a Larry Fitzgerald-sized contract to leave Pittsburgh still hangs in the air, essentially unconfirmed), consider the gloves off between the organization and its biggest big-play receiver.


Hell trade Wallace for a second and third round draft picks.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/4/11/2942127/2012-nfl-free-agency-mike-wallace-hold-out-not-signing-contract-steelers#storyjump

Holding out will be a giant mistake. Blame the agent for this one.

Wallace wants paid? Paid big, big dollars? Then the best avenue for him to do this is to 1)sign the offer, 2)be a team guy/team player, 3)play to the absolute best of your ability this year and play hard (don't semi-loaf like last year) and make 80, 90 or more catches, gain 1500 yards, 4)and do your best to remain injury-free.

Then you'll get paid by someone. Alot. Sitting out won't help his case. The giant head he has gained will make some teams turn their heads away (unless he rights his ship), although some teams such as the Jets, Eagles, Lions, etc won't care and will throw a big offer anyway next year.

TRH wrote:

Holding out will be a giant mistake. Blame the agent for this one.

Wallace wants paid? Paid big, big dollars? Then the best avenue for him to do this is to 1)sign the offer, 2)be a team guy/team player, 3)play to the absolute best of your ability this year and play hard (don't semi-loaf like last year) and make 80, 90 or more catches, gain 1500 yards, 4)and do your best to remain injury-free.

Then you'll get paid by someone. Alot. Sitting out won't help his case. The giant head he has gained will make some teams turn their heads away (unless he rights his ship), although some teams such as the Jets, Eagles, Lions, etc won't care and will throw a big offer anyway next year.

Yeah, I agree. I said in the other thread that there's nothing for Wallace to gain by holding out. The Steelers are in complete control in this situation.

Holding out???

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/4/11/2942127/2012-nfl-free-agency-mike-wallace-hold-out-not-signing-contract-steelers

TRH wrote:

Holding out will be a giant mistake. Blame the agent for this one.

Wallace wants paid? Paid big, big dollars? Then the best avenue for him to do this is to 1)sign the offer, 2)be a team guy/team player, 3)play to the absolute best of your ability this year and play hard (don't semi-loaf like last year) and make 80, 90 or more catches, gain 1500 yards, 4)and do your best to remain injury-free.

Then you'll get paid by someone. Alot. Sitting out won't help his case. The giant head he has gained will make some teams turn their heads away (unless he rights his ship), although some teams such as the Jets, Eagles, Lions, etc won't care and will throw a big offer anyway next year.

Good post. He's making a big mistake if he holds out. If he's not on the field, he can't prove his naysayers wrong about his disappearing act in the second half and playoffs last season. He also can't prove he's maturing and progressing as a receiver in this league and able to be more versatile, another stigma that's following him right now.

If Wallace were as great as he seems to think he is right now and on an elite level, several teams would have shown more than just a cursory interest in his services and someone like the Patriots**, Niners, Ravens, or Bengals would have definitely given up their low 1st round draft pick for a top-rate, elite level WR that had fully proven himself. The fact that no team really did says where he stands around the league in other team's eyes as far as his worth right now.