This is the danger of pumping up someone's talent too far...

by Guest Wed May 30, 2012 11:15 am

Mike Wallace frustrated, Steelers CB Taylor says

In a perfect world, receiver Mike Wallace would currently be on the field for the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], working with his fellow wide receivers while soaking up the intricacies of Todd Haley's new offense.

This isn't the case, of course. Wallace is sitting out OTAs, deep in a contract dispute that's threatening to turn nasty.

"There is a lot of frustration with Mike right now," Steelers cornerback [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. "He wants to be here. But at the same time, he wants his paper. Mike feels like he outperformed his last contract."
Wallace, a third-year pro, led the Steelers last season in catches (72), receiving yards (1,193) and touchdowns 8. He would net the team a third-round pick if he leaves in free agency after the upcoming season.

If you're a person who lives for contract drama (this would make you fairly unique), things are about to get interesting. If Wallace doesn't sign his tender before June 15, the Steelers can slash their offer from $2.742 million to $577,000.

Both sides say they want to get a long-term deal done, but it sounds like someone is going to have to blink to make that happen.

by foghorn Wed May 30, 2012 8:19 pm

DiehardSteelersfan wrote:Mike Wallace frustrated, Steelers CB Taylor says

In a perfect world, receiver Mike Wallace would currently be on the field for the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], working with his fellow wide receivers while soaking up the intricacies of Todd Haley's new offense.

This isn't the case, of course. Wallace is sitting out OTAs, deep in a contract dispute that's threatening to turn nasty.

"There is a lot of frustration with Mike right now," Steelers cornerback [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. "He wants to be here. But at the same time, he wants his paper. Mike feels like he outperformed his last contract."
Wallace, a third-year pro, led the Steelers last season in catches (72), receiving yards (1,193) and touchdowns 8. He would net the team a third-round pick if he leaves in free agency after the upcoming season.

If you're a person who lives for contract drama (this would make you fairly unique), things are about to get interesting. If Wallace doesn't sign his tender before June 15, the Steelers can slash their offer from $2.742 million to $577,000.

Both sides say they want to get a long-term deal done, but it sounds like someone is going to have to blink to make that happen.

The big problem here seems to be.... Wallace THINKS he is worth more than he is! The LACK of interest from other teams in free agency should tell him something. As my grandpap used to say:" you can wish in one hand- and crap in the other.... see which one gets fullest first!". Wallace has speed... but also needs to improve his route running to be able to get open when simply running a straight line won't cut it. I don't think he realizes he may be the fastest Steeler WR.... but he's NOT the most talented.

This is the danger of pumping up someone's talent too far...

This is the danger of pumping up someone's talent too far...

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