Expect Mike Wallace to ask for at least 21.5 million guaranteed

[RuthlessBurgher]

They really want to get some weapons for RG3. They've also signed Josh Morgan and now Eddie Royal. 3 WRs within 2.5 hours of free agency beginning.

Unfortunately, they are all secondary receivers. If you are going to spend big money, then at least spend to get a true #1 guy (in this market, I'd say a Vincent Jackson), then find #2 or #3 receivers later on during the free agent period when they will be cheaper. They just love paying #2 or #3 wideouts like #1 wideouts, thinking that somehow that investment will turn a guy into the #1 that they want him to be. It's like they didn't learn a thing from the Randle El signing.

[Chadman]

Mediocrity reigns!

[squidkid]

Rumors are flying that Wallace is on his way to SF to meet with the 49ers.

Sweet, Make it happen S.F.

[D Rock]

And here's the bad news I've been dreading...

Vincent Jackson has agreed to terms with Tampa Bay

5 yrs, 55.55 millions, 26 guaranteed


11+ million/year. Just ridiculous.

[BigRob]

And here's the bad news I've been dreading...

Vincent Jackson has agreed to terms with Tampa Bay

5 yrs, 55.55 millions, 26 guaranteed


11+ million/year. Just ridiculous.

How good would Wallace look to the 49'ers now? I am sure they can get Wallace for cheaper than that.

[Lebsteel]

How good would Wallace look to the 49'ers now? I am sure they can get Wallace for cheaper than that.

You don't think Wallace will take a discount to stay with the Steelers and sign for maybe $7 million per year?

[Oviedo]

The market for WR has gotten insane. I guess this really means we are a passing league. I really doubt we can resign Wallace long term now if this is the range for a #1 WR. More per season than Harrison, Woodley, Timmons, Polamalu, etc. This is almost as much as Ben makes. IMO no way the Steelers go to those levels.

[Lebsteel]

The market for WR has gotten insane. I guess this really means we are a passing league. I really doubt we can resign Wallace long term now if this is the range for a #1 WR. More per season than Harrison, Woodley, Timmons, Polamalu, etc. This is almost as much as Ben makes. IMO no way the Steelers go to those levels.

I really hope you are right. Hopefully the Steelers can rise above the madness.

[Chadman]

As Chadman has said several times- the Steelers rarely lose a player they WANT to keep. Last one from memory is Chad Brown.

How much would we like to bet that these $7 million- $8 million figures are "pie in the sky" & we'll see Wallace sign to a contract that suits his employer as much as the employee?

[Crash]

Vincent Jackson deal in Tampa: 5 yrs, $55.55 million, including $26 million guaranteed

[D Rock]

Vincent Jackson deal in Tampa: 5 yrs, $55.55 million, including $26 million guaranteed

you got a source or are you just spouting off here?

[D Rock]

absolute max Wallace should get is 9 mil/year. That was do-able an hour ago...

[Lebsteel]

Chadman, do you think 5 years and $30 mil will get it done when Jackson signs for 5 and $55.5 mil? I guess it would be a great "deal" if he did.

[Chadman]

Chadman, do you think 5 years and $30 mil will get it done when Jackson signs for 5 and $55.5 mil? I guess it would be a great "deal" if he did.

Probably not. But here's betting the first few years won't be too restraining on the Cap & that it 'balloons' in the last few years in conjuction with the expected Salary Cap explosion...

[grotonsteel]

you got a source or are you just spouting off here?

Not sure about Crash source but i read it on Yahoo

[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/vincent-jackson-agrees-terms-buccaneers-004241466.html[/url]