Mike Wallace isnt going anywhere

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Chances Are Slim-to-None That Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Mike Wallace Will Leave the Pittsburgh Steelers

by [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/blog/author/clydespeller/"]Clyde A. Speller[/URL]

Steve Mitche
The [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/pittsburgh-steelers/"]Pittsburgh Steelers[/URL] put a tender on wide receiver Mike Wallace on Monday. According to Gerry Dulac of thePittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers will pay Wallace $2.7 million in 2012 and will have the chance to match any offer given to the restricted free agent. If Pittsburgh decides not to match an offer, they will get a first-round draft pick in return.

Dulac also stated that negotiations have taken place between the Steelers’ front office and Wallace’s agent, Buss Cook.

On March 6^th, General Manager Kevin Colbert told [URL="http://www.steelers.com/"]www.steelers.com[/URL] that keeping the Pro Bowl receiver in the Steel City is definitely in the franchise’s plan.

“We want Mike to finish his career here,” said Colbert. “That will factor into our decision. You have the same right of first refusal on any offer he gets. If he was franchised, you would have to account for a significantly higher amount under your cap, which means we would have had to cut more players. You have to weigh that against the chances you’re going to have to match whatever kind of offer he gets.”

Jason La Canfora blogged on [URL="http://www.nfl.com/"]www.nfl.com[/URL] that the Steelers are just $1.8 million under the salary cap. Pittsburgh has released six players and restructured a number of contracts this offseason to make cap room.

This gives Colbert and team President Art Rooney II very little room to match an offer given by another team, but I don’t think that the Steelers should worry about Wallace being taken from them.

Earlier in the offseason, Wallace hinted to the media that he would be open to playing with the [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/new-england-patriots/"]New England Patriots[/URL] and the [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/san-francisco-49ers/"]San Francisco 49ers[/URL]. Well, the chances of either one of those teams wooing Wallace are slim-to-none.

Although the Patriots could use Wallace’s speed to stretch the field, it would be too far of a stretch to make an offer with the limited cap room that they have. As for the Niners, they just signed veteran receiver [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/san-francisco-49ers/2012/03/12/san-francisco-49ers-sign-wr-randy-moss-to-1-year-deal/"]Randy Moss[/URL], which gives them the deep threat that they need to complement receiver Michael Crabtree and tight end Vernon Davis.

Colbert, Rooney, and head coach Mike Tomlin will be hoping a praying that Wallace won’t be on the radar of any other NFL team this offseason. With very little wiggle room cap-wise, and still needing

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to pay rookies from the incoming 2012 NFL Draft, the Steelers definitely need to make some more cuts and restructure some more contracts in order to keep this boat afloat. But I will say that it was smart to tender Wallace. In the event that he does leave Pittsburgh, that first-round pick could be used to find another deep threat in the draft.

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[steelblood]

Chances Are Slim-to-None That Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Mike Wallace Will Leave the Pittsburgh Steelers

by [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/blog/author/clydespeller/"]Clyde A. Speller[/URL]

Steve Mitche
The [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/pittsburgh-steelers/"]Pittsburgh Steelers[/URL] put a tender on wide receiver Mike Wallace on Monday. According to Gerry Dulac of thePittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers will pay Wallace $2.7 million in 2012 and will have the chance to match any offer given to the restricted free agent. If Pittsburgh decides not to match an offer, they will get a first-round draft pick in return.

Dulac also stated that negotiations have taken place between the Steelers’ front office and Wallace’s agent, Buss Cook.

On March 6^th, General Manager Kevin Colbert told [URL="http://www.steelers.com/"]www.steelers.com[/URL] that keeping the Pro Bowl receiver in the Steel City is definitely in the franchise’s plan.

“We want Mike to finish his career here,” said Colbert. “That will factor into our decision. You have the same right of first refusal on any offer he gets. If he was franchised, you would have to account for a significantly higher amount under your cap, which means we would have had to cut more players. You have to weigh that against the chances you’re going to have to match whatever kind of offer he gets.”

Jason La Canfora blogged on [URL="http://www.nfl.com/"]www.nfl.com[/URL] that the Steelers are just $1.8 million under the salary cap. Pittsburgh has released six players and restructured a number of contracts this offseason to make cap room.

This gives Colbert and team President Art Rooney II very little room to match an offer given by another team, but I don’t think that the Steelers should worry about Wallace being taken from them.

Earlier in the offseason, Wallace hinted to the media that he would be open to playing with the [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/new-england-patriots/"]New England Patriots[/URL] and the [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/san-francisco-49ers/"]San Francisco 49ers[/URL]. Well, the chances of either one of those teams wooing Wallace are slim-to-none.

Although the Patriots could use Wallace’s speed to stretch the field, it would be too far of a stretch to make an offer with the limited cap room that they have. As for the Niners, they just signed veteran receiver [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/san-francisco-49ers/2012/03/12/san-francisco-49ers-sign-wr-randy-moss-to-1-year-deal/"]Randy Moss[/URL], which gives them the deep threat that they need to complement receiver Michael Crabtree and tight end Vernon Davis.

Colbert, Rooney, and head coach Mike Tomlin will be hoping a praying that Wallace won’t be on the radar of any other NFL team this offseason. With very little wiggle room cap-wise, and still needing

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to pay rookies from the incoming 2012 NFL Draft, the Steelers definitely need to make some more cuts and restructure some more contracts in order to keep this boat afloat. But I will say that it was smart to tender Wallace. In the event that he does leave Pittsburgh, that first-round pick could be used to find another deep threat in the draft.

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Casey could be cut or restructured (it will have to be one). That would give us about 4 million more. We could also cut Will Allen for 1 million more. There is wiggle room left. To say we only have 2 million of space is a bit deceiving. We can open up more money if need be. And quoting Jason La Canfora is always dangerous.

[Oviedo]

Chances Are Slim-to-None That Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Mike Wallace Will Leave the Pittsburgh Steelers

by [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/blog/author/clydespeller/"]Clyde A. Speller[/URL]

Steve Mitche
The [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/pittsburgh-steelers/"]Pittsburgh Steelers[/URL] put a tender on wide receiver Mike Wallace on Monday. According to Gerry Dulac of thePittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers will pay Wallace $2.7 million in 2012 and will have the chance to match any offer given to the restricted free agent. If Pittsburgh decides not to match an offer, they will get a first-round draft pick in return.

Dulac also stated that negotiations have taken place between the Steelers’ front office and Wallace’s agent, Buss Cook.

On March 6^th, General Manager Kevin Colbert told [URL="http://www.steelers.com/"]www.steelers.com[/URL] that keeping the Pro Bowl receiver in the Steel City is definitely in the franchise’s plan.

“We want Mike to finish his career here,” said Colbert. “That will factor into our decision. You have the same right of first refusal on any offer he gets. If he was franchised, you would have to account for a significantly higher amount under your cap, which means we would have had to cut more players. You have to weigh that against the chances you’re going to have to match whatever kind of offer he gets.”

Jason La Canfora blogged on [URL="http://www.nfl.com/"]www.nfl.com[/URL] that the Steelers are just $1.8 million under the salary cap. Pittsburgh has released six players and restructured a number of contracts this offseason to make cap room.

This gives Colbert and team President Art Rooney II very little room to match an offer given by another team, but I don’t think that the Steelers should worry about Wallace being taken from them.

Earlier in the offseason, Wallace hinted to the media that he would be open to playing with the [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/new-england-patriots/"]New England Patriots[/URL] and the [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/san-francisco-49ers/"]San Francisco 49ers[/URL]. Well, the chances of either one of those teams wooing Wallace are slim-to-none.

Although the Patriots could use Wallace’s speed to stretch the field, it would be too far of a stretch to make an offer with the limited cap room that they have. As for the Niners, they just signed veteran receiver [URL="http://www.rantsports.com/san-francisco-49ers/2012/03/12/san-francisco-49ers-sign-wr-randy-moss-to-1-year-deal/"]Randy Moss[/URL], which gives them the deep threat that they need to complement receiver Michael Crabtree and tight end Vernon Davis.

Colbert, Rooney, and head coach Mike Tomlin will be hoping a praying that Wallace won’t be on the radar of any other NFL team this offseason. With very little wiggle room cap-wise, and still needing

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to pay rookies from the incoming 2012 NFL Draft, the Steelers definitely need to make some more cuts and restructure some more contracts in order to keep this boat afloat. But I will say that it was smart to tender Wallace. In the event that he does leave Pittsburgh, that first-round pick could be used to find another deep threat in the draft.

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Retaining Wallace should not be a problem as long as no one grabs him this year since we can franchise him next year (Credit: phillyesq). Our problem is just that we need to get to 2014 and get the huge bump in the cap and roll off some big contracts. If we can retain Wallace until then keeping both Wallace and Brown becomes less problematic.

[aggiebones]

We've dodged the early bullets, but will someone come calling after striking out in FA?
Noone comes calling early to make a pitch at a guy who requires a big contract AND a no.1 pick.
But they could come calling later as the WRs have FLOWN off the FA board. The draft can't get here soon enough.

When is the last day that someone can give him a contract?

[Dee Dub]

A couple of points that somehow some dont comprehend.

Mike Wallace is not going anywhere. No team is going to pay the current going rate in free agency as well as give up a first round pick for him. I know some of you want this to happen, but it isnt going to happen.

The Steelers do not need to sign Mike Wallace to a long term contract now. Makes no sense to do so. Let this next year play out and see what happens. If Wallace continues to improve (which he has for 3 straight years), then it's a no-brainer. This is a character check for him. Let's see how motivated he is playing on 2.7 million. The idea of possible free agency and him playing for a big contract should show the Steelers a lot.

The Steelers can always use the franchise tag next year. But only if it is warranted.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

the longer wallace goes without an offer, the more the steelers leverage grows.

he will not want to play without some security and I am betting the steelers get him at their price.

[BigRob]

A couple of points that somehow some dont comprehend.

I never said that it was likely or that he would be going somewhere else this year. I just said that the Steelers wouldn't be as broken hearted as it has been made to sound to get a 1st round pick for Wallace. I also said the Steelers will not be signing him and Brown to mega deals.

[Dee Dub]

I never said that it was likely or that he would be going somewhere else this year. I just said that the Steelers wouldn't be as broken hearted as it has been made to sound to get a 1st round pick for Wallace. I also said the Steelers will not be signing him and Brown to mega deals.

I disagree. The Steelers would not be happy with losing Mike Wallace and getting the 20th to 32 pick in this draft as replacement for him. They would be exchanging proven for unproven. Not a good trade off.

And when have the Steelers ever not resigned players they wanted to keep? If they want both Wallace and Brown they will sign them both. It is what they do. If they want both Wallace and Brown mega deals will be given just as they have given mega deals to Harrison, Woodley, Troy, Ben, etc, etc.

[BigRob]

I disagree. The Steelers would not be happy with losing Mike Wallace and getting the 20th to 32 pick in this draft as replacement for him. They would be exchanging proven for unproven. Not a good trade off.

And when have the Steelers ever not resigned players they wanted to keep? If they want both Wallace and Brown they will sign them both. It is what they do. If they want both Wallace and Brown mega deals will be given just as they have given mega deals to Harrison, Woodley, Troy, Ben, etc, etc.

When have the Steelers ever had two big money receivers? They have never done this. It isn't how they construct a team. They would rather spend that money on defense or somewhere else. You discount this too easily.

[RuthlessBurgher]

When is the last day that someone can give him a contract?

Typically, the RFA signing period ends a week before the draft (because then the original team will still have a week to decide whether or not to match, and if they choose not to, then the pick would be transferred to that team just prior to the draft).

[RuthlessBurgher]

When have the Steelers ever had two big money receivers? They have never done this. It isn't how they construct a team. They would rather spend that money on defense or somewhere else. You discount this too easily.

Well, here are Hines' contracts over the years (not including his rookie deal as a late 3rd rounder in 199:

4 yr(s) / $8,331,250 for 2001-2004
4 yr(s) / $25,830,000 for 2005-2008
5 yr(s) / $24,850,000 for 2009-2013 (obviously didn't make it to the end of this deal)

During Hines' career, we were also paying pretty good 1st round pick money to Plaxico (# and Santonio (#25) before we sent each of them packing prior a second contract.

[BigRob]

Well, here are Hines' contracts over the years (not including his rookie deal as a late 3rd rounder in 199:

4 yr(s) / $8,331,250 for 2001-2004
4 yr(s) / $25,830,000 for 2005-2008
5 yr(s) / $24,850,000 for 2009-2013 (obviously didn't make it to the end of this deal)

During Hines' career, we were also paying pretty good 1st round pick money to Plaxico (# and Santonio (#25) before we sent each of them packing prior a second contract.

They paid them on draft contracts. They never gave huge post draft deals to two receivers on this team. Never been done. It is outside of their core philosophy. Won't happen this time either. If they choose Wallace or Brown, one or the other is going to be gone eventually. They won't both receive huge 2nd contracts from Steelers.

[Crash]

Hines was making $2.5 mil a year from 2002-2004 when they also had Plax.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

They paid them on draft contracts. They never gave huge post draft deals to two receivers on this team. Never been done. It is outside of their core philosophy. Won't happen this time either. If they choose Wallace or Brown, one or the other is going to be gone eventually. They won't both receive huge 2nd contracts from Steelers.

I understand your line of thinking....But when have the Steelers ever had two WRs of this caliber they actually wanted to hold on to? The '01 & '02 Burress would have stuck around. Burress "unplayed" himself out of town in '03 & '04. Santonio Holmes...He smoked his way out. Your argument is true on the position..But the charcter / production had alot to do with it. I think the whole argument is more about how many times have the Steelers left a productive player walk away that they invested a pick in? Then the second part of the equation would be if financially it was possible. I think it comes down to that, not what they have done in the past. They want both...But can they afford it?