As expected, Wallace a no-show at minicamp

By Scott Brown

Mike Wallace was a no-show Tuesday for the first day of Steelers’ minicamp.

Just as predictable was the Steelers’ collective shrug at their Pro Bowl receiver’s absence.

“It’s probably some short-term misery,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “Hopefully there will be some closure to this, and it will be in the rearview mirror at some point. Obviously he’d be better served if he were here working.”

Wallace, unhappy with the one-year contract the Steelers offered him in March, has skipped every offseason practice. The Steelers can’t fine Wallace for missing any of the five minicamp practices, even though they are mandatory, because he is not under contract.

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he was a no show for pretty much the second half of the season
And he got like a 2 million raise and he still whouldn't show up?
Cut him and bring back Ward
Honestly I can careless if they cut him or sign him

fer69 wrote:

he was a no show for pretty much the second half of the season
And he got like a 2 million raise and he still whouldn't show up?
Cut him and bring back Ward
Honestly I can careless if they cut him or sign him

I'd still rather they sign him, but all this is doing is hurting him in the long run. Not only is he going to be behind in learning the new offense and getting in shape, but he's allowing rookies to get more reps that could possibly make him more expendable.

It's in his best interests to sign and get into camp so he doesn't become an odd man out and/or struggle with the offense and not prove himself to another team for next year.

fer69 wrote:

he was a no show for pretty much the second half of the season
And he got like a 2 million raise and he still whouldn't show up?
Cut him and bring back Ward
Honestly I can careless if they cut him or sign him

It's been said and worth repeating (if I can remember it) rookies get paid for potential and veterans get paid for performance. So all I can say to Wallace is get off your ass, sign the tender and go earn some Larry Fitz money. We all know you have the potential. Just Do It!!