per PFT. I love this move
per PFT. I love this move
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So the Jim Wexell/Weslye Saunders tweets got the money right, but the player wrong? That's just weird...
hahahaha what a slap to Mike Wallace. Maybe this will convince him to show up. No doubt about it the Steelers were doing this to make a statement.
[COLOR=#00ff00]Anyone think that may be Wallace's ceiling for a contract ???[/COLOR]
Terms here...the signing bonus is the most important aspect of a deal, and a $8.5M signing bonus for Brown is an absolute coup...awesome.
[QUOTE]Steelers ink Antonio Brown to long-term deal
Posted by Mike Florio on July 27, 2012, 6:27 PM EDT
The good news is that a Steelers receiver has gotten a new contract. The bad news is that his name isn’t Mike Wallace.
Per a league source, the Steelers have signed receiver Antonio Brown to a five-year, $42.5 million extension.
Brown, a sixth-round draft pick in 2010, was the team’s MVP in 2011.
Signed under the old CBA, Brown was eligible for a new contract after two seasons. Players drafted in 2011 and beyond must play three years before doing new deals.
The contract helps the Steelers avoid in 2013 another Mike Wallace-style standoff. Since both players signed three-year contracts, each player was eligible for restricted free agency.
Brown gets a signing bonus of $8.5 million plus a base salary of $540,000 in 2012. In 2013, he receives a $2.5 million roster bonus and a $2 million base salary.
In 2014, the salary increases to $6 million. It stays at $6 million in 2015 before increasing to $8.25 million in 2016. Finally, he receives $8.71 million in 2017.
It remains to be seen whether this will make the Steelers more likely or less likely to do a deal with Wallace, who is scheduled to earn $2.7 million in 2012. It’s possible that the Steelers, exasperated by the negotiations with Wallace, offered to Brown the deal that had been on the table for Wallace.[/QUOTE]
[URL]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/27/steelers-ink-antonio-brown-to-long-term-deal/[/URL]
Looks like Antonio's cap his for this season should be $2.24 million...that still leaves room to extend Wallace as well...
[QUOTE=DukieBoy;517007][COLOR=#00ff00]Anyone think that may be Wallace's ceiling for a contract ???[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
Wouldn't be shocked if the Steelers offered Wallace a similar deal. I'm glad they got Brown extended before the season.
See Mike Wallace??? The Steelers will work with you if you report!!!
Wait...just noted that it is a 5 year extension (in addition to this one already), so we've got him locked up for 6 seasons. If the cap hit is distributed over 6 years rather than 5, that would make his cap hit for this year $1.95 million.
Bittersweet! Love that we have Brown locked down but I still want #17 on board.
[video=youtube;H6R4zY49VKA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6R4zY49VKA[/video]
I don't remember that many touchdowns, but he's definitely a heckuva player!
[QUOTE=RuthlessBurgher;517011]Wait...just noted that it is a 5 year extension (in addition to this one already), so we've got him locked up for 6 seasons. If the cap hit is distributed over 6 years rather than 5, that would make his cap hit for this year $1.95 million.[/QUOTE]
signing bonuses have a maximum proration term of 5 years no matter how long the contract is
LOVE THIS!!!
Love this kids attitude, all around playing ability.......he's something special.
If it came down between Wallace and Brown for the exact same contract i'd go with Brown.
[QUOTE=D Rock;517006]hahahaha what a slap to Mike Wallace. Maybe this will convince him to show up. No doubt about it the Steelers were doing this to make a statement.[/QUOTE]
I think it says more about what the Steelers think of AB then anything else, but I can't help but feel the same way.
Obviously things have been going on behind the scenes -in terms of negotiating this contract- but getting this "secret" deal done the day after you publicly end negotiations with Wallace is a big slap. It not only sends the message that we already have a top-tier receiver we are willing to pay, it pretty much sets a limit on what he can expect to get. There is no way he will earn significantly more than what Brown just got. AB is coming off an MVP year where he set an NFL combined yardage record. Many would argue that he is a better all-around receiver than Wallace. Despite the extra year of service, you would have to treat these players very similarly, as far as how you pay them. Do you guys not agree?
I would be very interested to know what the Steelers latest offer to Wallace is. If it's in any way, shape, or form better than this deal, he would be a fool to hold out for more...'cause he ain't going to get it. This deal could also serve as the impetus for getting Wallace into camp. Now his agent has a contract which should serve as the barometer, one way or another. The Wallace camp won't be able to negotiate anything however, unless he reports.
Regardless...great job of locking up a top receiver and avoiding this same mess next year.:Beer
Very excited about this contract getting done!!!! Didn't want the same result with him next off season, not that I think it would have went down the same way. I predict my next jersey will be #84!!!
This could become very similar to the offseason when Timmons and Woodley both signed long term extensions. They Steelers have liked to do things in 2's lately.
Well they definitely wont be able to keep Brown, Wallace AND Sanders. Especially if Sanders finally has an injury-free season.
Brown has always handled himself in a professional manner with respect to the organization and had stated publicly that he would handle the Wallace situation differently if it were .him.Great move to lock up a good player that seems to have a team first attitude.Wallace should be kicking himself right about now!!!
very happy about this.. Brown deserves it.. Wallace really must be asking for FITZ cash if this was the deal that he passed up.. so what options do the Steelers have with Wallace?
I'm very glad for the guy
With Wallace being a "one trick pony", does this mean the steelers are comfortable with someone else handling those routes. Someone like Sanders. Or maybe even a Rookie or two... I mean, how difficult was Wallaces' route tree? Really?
Appears to be a good deal for Brown. Wallace shouldn't take this deal personally.
[QUOTE=RuthlessBurgher;517011]Wait...just noted that it is a 5 year extension (in addition to this one already), so we've got him locked up for 6 seasons. If the cap hit is distributed over 6 years rather than 5, that would make his cap hit for this year $1.95 million.[/QUOTE]
i was thinking the same thing.
at first i thought 5 for 42(8mill per year) seemed alot more than he should have been offered. realizing it is 6 for 42(7 mill per year) makes it a liitle better.
pretty big gamble on the steelers part giving him this much for his production. hope it isnt a knee jerk, vindictive move to spite wallace. i mean i like the vindictive part, not how much they gave brown.
all and all, glad its done. good work both sides for playing it cool
That's my question too, what is Wallace asking for ? Also, and because he just signed but, I see a new Steeler leader in Brown. I believe he will be one of the faces of the team someday like Hines, Bettis, Troy, etc of players that, when you think of one you think of the other. I think Brown will be better than Hines some day.
Congrats Mr. Brown..... you earned it
Jason la confora is reporting that browns base salary this year will be 540k helping save space for 2012.
john Clayton tweeted that we would "try to get Wallace for more than 9 million per year" think he meant less than
Dudes always smiling
Probably smiling a lot more now
[IMG]http://mediamrs.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/antonio-brown.jpeg[/IMG]
That's definitely going to make it easier for him to take care of his kids!
[QUOTE=BURGH86STEEL;517029]Appears to be a good deal for Brown. Wallace shouldn't take this deal personally.[/QUOTE]
Personally I think Wallace should take this deal:D
Keep quiet and work hard and generally good things will happen. We just signed the more complete receiver. I'm stoked
[QUOTE=fordfixer;517052]Personally I think Wallace should take this deal:D[/QUOTE]
Thought it was interesting how fast Wallace congratulated Brown on Twitter. I don't think he holds any grudge, and I don't think it's going to get drawn out for several weeks. Wallace will sign soon.
[COLOR=#00ff00][/COLOR][QUOTE=birtikidis;517056]Thought it was interesting how fast Wallace congratulated Brown on Twitter. I don't think he holds any grudge, and I don't think it's going to get drawn out for several weeks. Wallace will sign soon.[/QUOTE]
[COLOR=#00ff00]Hope Wallace signs soon. He and Brown complement each other well.[/COLOR]
I think it's the end of Wallace,especially if he doesnt report soon.
Can the Steelers franchise him? I know they don't like to, but can they even make that choice for a player 3 years in?
[QUOTE=dreegking;517066]Can the Steelers franchise him? I know they don't like to, but can they even make that choice for a player 3 years in?[/QUOTE]
the Steelers own his rights for this year under the RFA tender and they could franchise Wallace next year if they choose to do so...
Now if Omar/Colbert/Rooney continue the Flippy plan, they'll extend Sanders next.
Far to much at risk to extend Sanders. Hasn't shown me near enough. Quite different with Antonio.
I am very, very pleased with this signing. I really hope Wallace signs .. then the question is "what about manny?"
[QUOTE=DukieBoy;517059]
[COLOR=#00ff00]Hope Wallace signs soon. He and Brown complement each other well.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
+1
Wallace is a speed merchant and a good one at that.
[QUOTE=MeetJoeGreene;517082]I am very, very pleased with this signing. I really hope Wallace signs .. then the question is "what about manny?"[/QUOTE]
I think Manny will have to play a season without getting injured. He has just shown potential so far. No production yet from Manny.
[QUOTE=MeetJoeGreene;517082]I am very, very pleased with this signing. I really hope Wallace signs .. then the question is "what about manny?"[/QUOTE]
The Steelers will wait to see if Manny can stay healthy for a season. Although he has shown flashes, his body of work in the NFL is incomplete and really not very impressive. That could change, but as of right now we shouldn't break the bank on Manny.
IMO the Wallace situation does not look good..He turns down a 5 YR / 50 Million offer....We shortly thereafter sign Brown to a deal....We may have seen the last of Wallace as a Steeler.
I can see him holding out until the last possible moment. At that point, the relationship between Wallace and the Steelers will be at a breaking point (if it isn't already). We will keep him inactive for the remainder of the season. Sure we can franchise him, but I dont think it will happen...You really have to wonder what the Steeler brass thinks of Mike now....
Definitely not how I had hoped this went down....and I am hoping I am wrong.
SF