Mike Wallace, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

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Thread Topic: Mike Wallace, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

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[TS Garp]

I think he's a real talent and seems dedicated to improving, but the Steelers' QB issues combined with the fact that I don't think they'll throw nearly as much this season makes me temper my expectations on him a bit:

58 catches, 916 yards, 5 td's.

 

[Billy Ball Thorton]

73 1100 8

 

[frogpond11]

Caught 6 TD passes last season on 72 targets(39 catches). 55% catch ratio. Had 756 yards on those 39 catches for a 19.39 yard average. Assuming he gets a considerable jump in targets with Holmes gone, I'd guess something like this for Wallace:

110 targets, 60 receptions, 950 yards, 7 TDs

 

[az_prof]

I figure he will take over Holme's numbers but won't quite reach them because I think Pitt tries to run more and they won't have Roth for first four to six games.

Holmes went 79 for 1248 and 5 TDs

I would say that Wallace will reach:

70 for 1050 yards, 15 ypc. 5 TDs

 

[Bird]

Logically, with the Roethlisberger suspension, we want to believe that Pittsburgh will just run more like they did in other previous years. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, they no longer have the same dominating defense that they had in those years. Teams can score on Pittsburgh and they need to score many points to compete. Pittsburgh is built to pass the football and Wallace steps into a role with increased opportunity.

Projection: 60/940/5 for a PPR ranking of WR30

 

[LTF]

Logically, with the Roethlisberger suspension, we want to believe that Pittsburgh will just run more like they did in other previous years. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, they no longer have the same dominating defense that they had in those years. Teams can score on Pittsburgh and they need to score many points to compete. Pittsburgh is built to pass the football and Wallace steps into a role with increased opportunity.Projection: 60/940/5 for a PPR ranking of WR30

Well, I don't think it's so much as that (if Polamalu is healthy they're a top 3-5 defense) as it is Bruce Arians still being the offensive coordinator and he and Ben having a vice grip on the offense. Arians is a guy who says he doesn't have a fullback on his roster. That's not a guy who is planning on getting back to the power running game. And what Ben really excels at is the no huddle shotgun, spreading the field and making plays. That will continue to be a big part of their offense this year. Some talk about the drafting of Pouncey as a sign they're getting back to two yards and a cloud of dust, but Pouncey was a shotgun center in college. They drafted two wide receivers, and signed two more (including Randle El) in FA. I don't think it will be that much different from last year once Ben gets back. And even for the first month, if it's Leftwich while they'll run more and be more balanced, they're still comfortable enough in him running the offense. With Dixon though, I think they'd definitely neuter the offense down and have a more run heavy offense until Ben gets back. So that's something to keep an eye on in training camp. I believe Tomlin said they should know early on who they will be rolling with until Ben gets back.

 

[pghrob]

I do see the Steelers trying to run a bit more, as Tomlin commented on Arians' statement about there not being a full-back on the team.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10122/1054921-66.stm

That said, I do not see a returned emphasis to a run oriented attack as necessarily hurting Wallace's chances to improve his stat line in his second year.

Rising pass catcher TE Heath Miller and the absence from the 4 game suspension of QB Roethlisberger may actually be more the threat to Wallace's posting better numbers than the rededication to the running game.

I think what will improve Wallace's #'s is a slight redistribution of WR targets. This is the year I think the great Hines Ward begins to see a dip in production. If TE Miller is used more in run blocking, perhaps I see a bit more production in Ward and Wallace, but not much.

Overall the Steelers' passing game will be less than it was last year, but Wallace should show improvement.

Wallace: 69 receptions for 950 yards and 7 td's and 8 rushes for 105 yards.

 

[rzrback77]

Mike Wallace performed in 2009 far above what most expected from him. The third round pick wound up playing a prominent role in the Steeler's offense by essentially sharing the role of the third option in the passing attack with Heath Miller. He tied Ward and Miller with 6 TD receptions. There are some positive and negative factors to consider moving forward to 2010.

The leader in team targets, Santonio Holmes is gone and although not yet featured much, Limas Sweed is also out of the picture with injury. The remaining options are primarily possession receivers, Heath Miller, Hines Ward and the RBs. Mike Wallace should have even more involvement in the passing attack and will be the primary long option. As a rookie, he averaged a team high 19.4 yards per reception.

He will be handicapped by Roethlisberger's suspension, whether four or six games. He could be a great early season trade target as he should post much improved statistics after Ben returns as his arm will offer much more hope for long balls than any one of his temporary replacements.

Pittsburgh could reduce the number of pass attempts somewhat this year as well, but with the losses at WR, this should not impact Wallace over his targets from a year ago. Interesting to note as his current ADP is 83 overall and WR 29, just after Santonio Holmes. I think that as the season approaches, this number could drop as the focus on missing Roethlisberger will overshadow Wallace's potential. Wallace finished his rookie year as WR 28 in FBG (non-ppr) scoring, so he should be a bargain going any later than the current ADP.

Mike Wallace 16 gms 128 targets 78 catches 61% 1248 yards 16.0 ypc 8 TDs

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Mike Wallace performed in 2009 far above what most expected from him. The third round pick wound up playing a prominent role in the Steeler's offense by essentially sharing the role of the third option in the passing attack with Heath Miller. He tied Ward and Miller with 6 TD receptions. There are some positive and negative factors to consider moving forward to 2010.The leader in team targets, Santonio Holmes is gone and although not yet featured much, Limas Sweed is also out of the picture with injury. The remaining options are primarily possession receivers, Heath Miller, Hines Ward and the RBs. Mike Wallace should have even more involvement in the passing attack and will be the primary long option. As a rookie, he averaged a team high 19.4 yards per reception.He will be handicapped by Roethlisberger's suspension, whether four or six games. He could be a great early season trade target as he should post much improved statistics after Ben returns as his arm will offer much more hope for long balls than any one of his temporary replacements.Pittsburgh could reduce the number of pass attempts somewhat this year as well, but with the losses at WR, this should not impact Wallace over his targets from a year ago. Interesting to note as his current ADP is 83 overall and WR 29, just after Santonio Holmes. I think that as the season approaches, this number could drop as the focus on missing Roethlisberger will overshadow Wallace's potential. Wallace finished his rookie year as WR 28 in FBG (non-ppr) scoring, so he should be a bargain going any later than the current ADP.Mike Wallace 16 gms 128 targets 78 catches 61% 1248 yards 16.0 ypc 8 TDs

Hi RZR,I love your posts in these player threads but I really disagree here. Wallace had no one covering him while he was running 3rd behind Ward and Holmes. Santonio gone is going to have an impact because he could stetch the defense out a lot and allow for some underneath stuff to develop more. Pitt has to get Emmanuel Sanders up to speed. They lost Limas Sweed for the season(not a big deal), and they have guys like AWE on the roster who I think we've seen has a ceiling as to what he can do. I like Wallace but he will be facing much togher DBs this year and he has Lefty throwing the ball for at least 4 games this year. It will take Ben a few weeks to get going and by the time these two get on the same page, you might be 8 games into the season and hurting because you took this guy too high. Projections: 55/750/5TdAnd I think Pittsburgh is set to go 8-8 or worse again this year.

 

[Glaven]

This guy is perhaps the most overrated "sleeper" right now in the entire league. He's not particularly agile, he's not strong enough to break tackles, and he basket catches the ball. The only real strength this guy displayed last year is that he has the speed necessary to beat out defensive backs to long balls. And that strength that Wallace has can only be exploited when you have a stud QB like Roethlisberger throwing you the ball. With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games, and with defenses now focusing on him instead of santonio holmes, i think people in this thread are WAY to optimistic about this guys numbers.

Projections: 45 receptions, 680 yards, 4 TDs

 

[PewterFan]

With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games

Good post, but I believe Big Ben will miss 6 games.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games

Good post, but I believe Big Ben will miss 6 games.

and it could be only four games

 

[rzrback77]

With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games

Good post, but I believe Big Ben will miss 6 games.

and it could be only four games

I'll be stunned if it is not four games.

 

[Bojang0301]

Mike Wallace performed in 2009 far above what most expected from him. The third round pick wound up playing a prominent role in the Steeler's offense by essentially sharing the role of the third option in the passing attack with Heath Miller. He tied Ward and Miller with 6 TD receptions. There are some positive and negative factors to consider moving forward to 2010.The leader in team targets, Santonio Holmes is gone and although not yet featured much, Limas Sweed is also out of the picture with injury. The remaining options are primarily possession receivers, Heath Miller, Hines Ward and the RBs. Mike Wallace should have even more involvement in the passing attack and will be the primary long option. As a rookie, he averaged a team high 19.4 yards per reception.He will be handicapped by Roethlisberger's suspension, whether four or six games. He could be a great early season trade target as he should post much improved statistics after Ben returns as his arm will offer much more hope for long balls than any one of his temporary replacements.Pittsburgh could reduce the number of pass attempts somewhat this year as well, but with the losses at WR, this should not impact Wallace over his targets from a year ago. Interesting to note as his current ADP is 83 overall and WR 29, just after Santonio Holmes. I think that as the season approaches, this number could drop as the focus on missing Roethlisberger will overshadow Wallace's potential. Wallace finished his rookie year as WR 28 in FBG (non-ppr) scoring, so he should be a bargain going any later than the current ADP.Mike Wallace 16 gms 128 targets 78 catches 61% 1248 yards 16.0 ypc 8 TDs

Hi RZR,I love your posts in these player threads but I really disagree here. Wallace had no one covering him while he was running 3rd behind Ward and Holmes. Santonio gone is going to have an impact because he could stetch the defense out a lot and allow for some underneath stuff to develop more. Pitt has to get Emmanuel Sanders up to speed. They lost Limas Sweed for the season(not a big deal), and they have guys like AWE on the roster who I think we've seen has a ceiling as to what he can do. I like Wallace but he will be facing much togher DBs this year and he has Lefty throwing the ball for at least 4 games this year. It will take Ben a few weeks to get going and by the time these two get on the same page, you might be 8 games into the season and hurting because you took this guy too high. Projections: 55/750/5TdAnd I think Pittsburgh is set to go 8-8 or worse again this year.

This guy is perhaps the most overrated "sleeper" right now in the entire league. He's not particularly agile, he's not strong enough to break tackles, and he basket catches the ball. The only real strength this guy displayed last year is that he has the speed necessary to beat out defensive backs to long balls. And that strength that Wallace has can only be exploited when you have a stud QB like Roethlisberger throwing you the ball. With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games, and with defenses now focusing on him instead of santonio holmes, i think people in this thread are WAY to optimistic about this guys numbers.Projections: 45 receptions, 680 yards, 4 TDs

These two posts have been the most logical. I can't believe people expect 900 - 1200 yds out of Wallace. I love him, have him on most of my teams and I am tempering my expectations due to a QB combo that I don't particularly trust. I would peg him for about 50 receptions, 700 yds and 6 TD's. I wouldn't be disappointed if he put that up I would be thrilled if he got what others are projecting though.

 

[rzrback77]

The Steelers passing offense in the three most recent seasons:

07 281 comp on 440 attempts 63.8% 3386 yards 7.7 ypa 34 TDs and 14 ints

08 302 comp on 505 attempts 59.8% 3614 yards 7.2 ypa 19 TDs and 15 ints

09 350 comp on 535 attempts 65.4% 4490 yards 8.4 ypa 27 TDs and 13 ints

I understand that with the Roethlisberger suspension, that most would predict a downturn from the trend and considering that they also lost Holmes, it seems that most are removing his production from the overall output.

Hines Ward is already 34 so I would not look for him to become more targeted in 10. Besides him and Wallace, there is only Randle El, returning to Pitt, Arnaz Battle and Rookie Emmanuel Sanders. Heath Miller had a career year in 09 so are folks predicting even more targets for him? RBs as a group only averaged 53 catches over the past year, so I wouldn't look there for added production.

Assuming that Ward still manages close to 1,000 yards and the TEs and RBs hold their production from 09, and the three above listed WRs provide 700 yards between them, using only 600 yards for Mike Wallace, that would project to 3582 yards passing for the season, a reduction of 900 yards from last season, with all of the reduction being dedicated to the WRs. I am not confident that projection would be wise.

I would think a reduction would be in order, but only to around 3900 yards and I think that reduction will be shared among all targets rather than focused totally to the WRs.

Maybe the projection of 1248 is a little high, but I am seeing that scenario more likely than in the 600s range.

 

[T.Rex]

Mike Wallace performed in 2009 far above what most expected from him. The third round pick wound up playing a prominent role in the Steeler's offense by essentially sharing the role of the third option in the passing attack with Heath Miller. He tied Ward and Miller with 6 TD receptions. There are some positive and negative factors to consider moving forward to 2010.

The leader in team targets, Santonio Holmes is gone and although not yet featured much, Limas Sweed is also out of the picture with injury. The remaining options are primarily possession receivers, Heath Miller, Hines Ward and the RBs. Mike Wallace should have even more involvement in the passing attack and will be the primary long option. As a rookie, he averaged a team high 19.4 yards per reception.

He will be handicapped by Roethlisberger's suspension, whether four or six games. He could be a great early season trade target as he should post much improved statistics after Ben returns as his arm will offer much more hope for long balls than any one of his temporary replacements.

Pittsburgh could reduce the number of pass attempts somewhat this year as well, but with the losses at WR, this should not impact Wallace over his targets from a year ago. Interesting to note as his current ADP is 83 overall and WR 29, just after Santonio Holmes. I think that as the season approaches, this number could drop as the focus on missing Roethlisberger will overshadow Wallace's potential. Wallace finished his rookie year as WR 28 in FBG (non-ppr) scoring, so he should be a bargain going any later than the current ADP.

Mike Wallace 16 gms 128 targets 78 catches 61% 1248 yards 16.0 ypc 8 TDs

Hi RZR,I love your posts in these player threads but I really disagree here. Wallace had no one covering him while he was running 3rd behind Ward and Holmes. Santonio gone is going to have an impact because he could stetch the defense out a lot and allow for some underneath stuff to develop more. Pitt has to get Emmanuel Sanders up to speed. They lost Limas Sweed for the season(not a big deal), and they have guys like AWE on the roster who I think we've seen has a ceiling as to what he can do.

I like Wallace but he will be facing much togher DBs this year and he has Lefty throwing the ball for at least 4 games this year. It will take Ben a few weeks to get going and by the time these two get on the same page, you might be 8 games into the season and hurting because you took this guy too high.

Projections: 55/750/5Td

And I think Pittsburgh is set to go 8-8 or worse again this year.

This guy is perhaps the most overrated "sleeper" right now in the entire league. He's not particularly agile, he's not strong enough to break tackles, and he basket catches the ball. The only real strength this guy displayed last year is that he has the speed necessary to beat out defensive backs to long balls. And that strength that Wallace has can only be exploited when you have a stud QB like Roethlisberger throwing you the ball. With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games, and with defenses now focusing on him instead of santonio holmes, i think people in this thread are WAY to optimistic about this guys numbers.

Projections: 45 receptions, 680 yards, 4 TDs

These two posts have been the most logical. I can't believe people expect 900 - 1200 yds out of Wallace. I love him, have him on most of my teams and I am tempering my expectations due to a QB combo that I don't particularly trust. I would peg him for about 50 receptions, 700 yds and 6 TD's. I wouldn't be disappointed if he put that up I would be thrilled if he got what others are projecting though.

LOL... Most logical post is from a gut that does not even know the length os suspension. Wallace will be a stud.

 

[karmarooster]

surprised no one has mentioned (although MOP alluded to it) that Wallace is going from facing the nickel CB/safety to the CB1/CB2. This will have a negative impact on him. also he has so far only shown he can run the deep routes against single coverage. we haven't see him run the shallow/underneath or even medium stuff against top corners. also he's short and i never once saw him make a play on a contested ball. mostly it was him getting up on a double move and catching the ball with the CB3/safety five yards behind him.

and i haven't even mentioned Dixon/Leftwhich/Batch/Bathroomboy.

severally overrated. everything about Wallace's game says "situational deep threat." i agree that he outperformed his drafting last year but he's a complimentary WR at best, not a focal point.

55/800/6

 

[karmarooster]

LOL... Most logical post is from a gut that does not even know the length os suspension. Wallace will be a stud.

lol most critical guy commenting on an inaccurate posting can;t eben spel "guy" adn "as"....oh the irony.sorry, not a stud.

 

[LTF]

RBs as a group only averaged 53 catches over the past year, so I wouldn't look there for added production.

I expect more passes to Mendenhall out of the backfield. You've got to remember, the Steelers went into last season with Willie Parker as the starting RB (who they never viewed much as a receiver at all) and had no idea what they really had in Mendenhall. Now they've got a full offseason to gear the offense more to his strengths, and it seemed like he saw more production as a receiver as the season went along, especially after proving he was a tremendous pass blocker with nice hands and would be their 3rd down back over Mewelde Moore.He had 25 catches for 261 yards last season, but over 100 of those yards came in the last three weeks of the season. A full season for Arians to gear the offense more to that, and I think those numbers will improve. I think the Steelers are hoping Dwyer proves to be a reliable two down runner so they can keep Mendenhall fresh and still use him on third downs.

 

[Bandite]

surprised no one has mentioned (although MOP alluded to it) that Wallace is going from facing the nickel CB/safety to the CB1/CB2. This will have a negative impact on him. also he has so far only shown he can run the deep routes against single coverage. we haven't see him run the shallow/underneath or even medium stuff against top corners. also he's short and i never once saw him make a play on a contested ball. mostly it was him getting up on a double move and catching the ball with the CB3/safety five yards behind him. and i haven't even mentioned Dixon/Leftwhich/Batch/Bathroomboy.severally overrated. everything about Wallace's game says "situational deep threat." i agree that he outperformed his drafting last year but he's a complimentary WR at best, not a focal point. 55/800/6

You mustn't have watched many Steelers games. There was weeks last season where Wallace was the best Steeler WR on the field. Also. Big Ben consistantly looked for him on 3rd downs. A lot of NFL teams bring their top cover guy to the slot on 3rd downs so yes Wallace has seen good competition. If you think Wallace is just a "situational deep threat" I would love to know your opinion of DeSean Jackson. I see Wallace a a poor mans DeSean who you can get for a Much Cheaper price. Projection: 60, 1015, 7TDS

 

[T.Rex]

LOL... Most logical post is from a gut that does not even know the length os suspension. Wallace will be a stud.

lol most critical guy commenting on an inaccurate posting can;t eben spel "guy" adn "as"....oh the irony.sorry, not a stud.

LOL... First you say he only faced Nickel corners... Educate yourself pal... He played all 3 WR positions last year.You have no clue...

 

[Multiple Scores]

Overrated? I don't think so. The people calling him overrated are usually the people who call him a 1 trick pony who goes deep for long bombs. I know where people get this impression, it is people who didn't watch any Steelers games and have watched NFLN coverage of Big Ben and his problems and are watching the backdrop showing Big Ben highlights and they show plenty of long bombs to Wallace. I'm not sure why people feel the need to give opinions on a player who they've never watched play and proceed to call them overrated and one trick ponies.

This guy does it all, long, short, intermediate, over the middle, tip toe side line catches, breaks tackles, catches in the clutch. His stat line could have looked even better if Big Ben didn't underthrow him on deep routes although Wallace did come back to the ball many times. He will be the number one option in Pittsburgh very soon, for this season I see him and Hines pretty close though. I don't see the first 4-6 games as bad as others do with Pittsburgh running the ball so much, a couple of games that Ben will miss the Steelers will get behind and Wallace will benefit from garbage time.

65/1080/9 + 5 rush, 70, 1 score

 

[Glaven]

A lot of people here are predicting Wallace gets ~1000 yards on ~60 receptions. I don't think people understand how difficult that is. The more receptions a player gets, the more difficult it becomes to retain a high yards per reception. Over the past 3 years, here is the list of players to average 16.5 yards per reception on 60 or more receptions (which is slightly less than the YPR necessary to get 1000 yards on 60 receptions):

DeSean Jackson

Vincent Jackson

Calvin Johnson

Steve Smith (CAR)

Terrell Owens

So it has happened just 5 times over the past 3 years. Does Mike Wallace have the skills necessary to get on that exclusive list? Considering he's not very agile, he doesn't break tackles, and he primarily basket catches the ball, personally I don't think so.

 

[Multiple Scores]

A lot of people here are predicting Wallace gets ~1000 yards on ~60 receptions. I don't think people understand how difficult that is. The more receptions a player gets, the more difficult it becomes to retain a high yards per reception. Over the past 3 years, here is the list of players to average 16.5 yards per reception on 60 or more receptions (which is slightly less than the YPR necessary to get 1000 yards on 60 receptions):

DeSean Jackson

Vincent Jackson

Calvin Johnson

Steve Smith (CAR)

Terrell Owens

So it has happened just 5 times over the past 3 years. Does Mike Wallace have the skills necessary to get on that exclusive list? Considering he's not very agile, he doesn't break tackles, and he primarily basket catches the ball, personally I don't think so.

Watch the games!!!

 

[Multiple Scores]

This guy is perhaps the most overrated "sleeper" right now in the entire league. He's not particularly agile, he's not strong enough to break tackles, and he basket catches the ball. The only real strength this guy displayed last year is that he has the speed necessary to beat out defensive backs to long balls. And that strength that Wallace has can only be exploited when you have a stud QB like Roethlisberger throwing you the ball. With Leftwich/Dixon/Batch throwing this guy the ball for 8 games, and with defenses now focusing on him instead of santonio holmes, i think people in this thread are WAY to optimistic about this guys numbers.Projections: 45 receptions, 680 yards, 4 TDs

I think Devin Thomas breaks out this year. People gave up on him pretty quick, but he's still only 23 years old and he has all the qualities you look for in a stud WR. I'm sure most will think i'm too optimistic, but i'll project 80 receptions, 1120 Yards, 8 TDs.

Interesting ...... to say the least

 

[shader]

A lot of people here are predicting Wallace gets ~1000 yards on ~60 receptions. I don't think people understand how difficult that is. The more receptions a player gets, the more difficult it becomes to retain a high yards per reception. Over the past 3 years, here is the list of players to average 16.5 yards per reception on 60 or more receptions (which is slightly less than the YPR necessary to get 1000 yards on 60 receptions):

DeSean Jackson

Vincent Jackson

Calvin Johnson

Steve Smith (CAR)

Terrell Owens

So it has happened just 5 times over the past 3 years. Does Mike Wallace have the skills necessary to get on that exclusive list? Considering he's not very agile, he doesn't break tackles, and he primarily basket catches the ball, personally I don't think so.

Watch the games!!!

That takes too long! I'll form opinions based on the fantasy players on my roster thank you very much

 

[Multiple Scores]

A lot of people here are predicting Wallace gets ~1000 yards on ~60 receptions. I don't think people understand how difficult that is. The more receptions a player gets, the more difficult it becomes to retain a high yards per reception. Over the past 3 years, here is the list of players to average 16.5 yards per reception on 60 or more receptions (which is slightly less than the YPR necessary to get 1000 yards on 60 receptions):

DeSean Jackson

Vincent Jackson

Calvin Johnson

Steve Smith (CAR)

Terrell Owens

So it has happened just 5 times over the past 3 years. Does Mike Wallace have the skills necessary to get on that exclusive list? Considering he's not very agile, he doesn't break tackles, and he primarily basket catches the ball, personally I don't think so.

Watch the games!!!

That takes too long! I'll form opinions based on the fantasy players on my roster thank you very much

 

[Glaven]

A lot of people here are predicting Wallace gets ~1000 yards on ~60 receptions. I don't think people understand how difficult that is. The more receptions a player gets, the more difficult it becomes to retain a high yards per reception. Over the past 3 years, here is the list of players to average 16.5 yards per reception on 60 or more receptions (which is slightly less than the YPR necessary to get 1000 yards on 60 receptions):

DeSean Jackson

Vincent Jackson

Calvin Johnson

Steve Smith (CAR)

Terrell Owens

So it has happened just 5 times over the past 3 years. Does Mike Wallace have the skills necessary to get on that exclusive list? Considering he's not very agile, he doesn't break tackles, and he primarily basket catches the ball, personally I don't think so.

Watch the games!!!

I did. And I came away unimpressed.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Mike Wallace had some games where he impressed me but I'm not going into this season expecting big things from the Steelers passing game. I don't like Big Ben being out, I don't like who is replacing him in terms of passing yardage is concerned so I'm bearish on the Pittsburgh passing attack overall this season.

34 receptions, 550 yards, 4 td's

 

[Billy Ball Thorton]

LOL... Most logical post is from a gut that does not even know the length os suspension. Wallace will be a stud.

lol most critical guy commenting on an inaccurate posting can;t eben spel "guy" adn "as"....oh the irony.sorry, not a stud.

This is lame.... Who goes around and points out spelling mistakes in the shark pool.. Seriously? The same guy the has his roster in his sig.....lolDo you own a fanny pack by chance?Put Wallace down for 68 for 1086 and 9 td's

 

[Hoot&HoLLer]

Bump

 

[Futz]

When I see Wallace, I see a lot of Joey Galloway. A big play guy. Just like Galloway, I expect him to progress slowly in his his career as he transitions from a deep ball flyer, to an every down type of player. There will be plenty of swings and misses throughout the year. (especially early on). I do believe you have to be real patient with him in a redraft because I think his peak production will begin during the latter half of the year.

There's merit to the argument that he'll be seeing tougher CBs etc... but every receiver with true skills makes this transition sooner or later. If he's legit, he'll beat better coverage just the same. I love his long term prospects in a dynasty but temper the immediate returns.

62 900 6 TDs

These are sound numbers for a #3 WR or flex play.