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Ben throwing 43 times happened because of the running game being awful, overtime being required, and also the fact that the Steelers didn't lead the entire second half. Even if the running game is pretty bad, the Steelers are unlikely to pass with a multiple score lead.7 of Ben's pass attempts were in OT.11 of Ben's pass attempts were following the 2:00 warning in the 4th quarter.18 of Ben's pass attempts came after the 11:00 mark of the 4th quarter.So only 25 of Ben's pass attempts came in the first three quarters of the game. 8 pass attempts per quarter is more likely than 43 attempts per game.
One of the local talking heads here in Pittsburgh has referred to Wallace as the fastest player to ever put on a Steelers uniform. I don't know about that, but it does appear that he has beat out Sweed for the #3 receiver. Sweed only has value if Ward or Holmes goes down with injury. He would likely step in for them, leaving Wallace in the third receiver role. There's been talk about what a great camp Wallace had, but I'm surprised they depended on him this early. But it's great to see him holding onto the ball - something Sweed has not been able to do.
does seem like hyperbole, but 4.33 is pretty fast. Not a small guy either, and if he keeps this up he'll be good.not that much should be expected this year still, but he has skills.
And of Wallace's 6 targets, 5 of them came in the first 26 pass attempts.
Mississippi Mike Wallace 
I picked him up also... he looked ok for a rookie last night.
For better or worse, I think the bolded part is going to be changing.
In dynasty he looks like a great prospect.
I would say yes. But watch the matchups. They want to run the ball. If a louse run D will give it to them they will take it. In those games the WR's are going to be the suck. But against teams that are going to stop the run, something that doesn't seem all that hard these days, the team will adapt as they did last night and rely on the QB to win it. That is going to happen with more and more regularity until they get the rush blocking down...
Not sure if I get this....
Oh, duh. Lapse of smartness.
That pass would've went for a touchdown for sure. People would be even more about Wallace right now if Ben didn't underthrow him.Don't forget the long TD he would have had if Ben didn't under throw him early in the game, but he also should have made the adjustment on the ball and caught it, love him as our #3.
ESPN was referring to him as "60 minutes" on yesterday mornings Sportscenter show.
i thought this guy was the most impressive out of any prospect at the senior bowl... and i was right.
Thanks for that info.
Better rushing numbers too, which was supposed to be what made Harvin so special.
Yeah, but everyone knows that special teams is part of offense, so Harvin must be offensive rookie of the year.
Plus Harvin plays with Favre, so that makes him extra special.Yeah, but everyone knows that special teams is part of offense, so Harvin must be offensive rookie of the year.
True, i dont understand why he doesnt get the love that guys like Collie, Nicks, Harvin & Maclin get when this dude can seriously play. Not to highjack but other rook I really like that doesnt get the love either on this board is Sammie Stroughter.
Yeah, I was going to ask why he wasn't even a choice in the recent OROY poll.
If those numbers stay remotely close he wont have a shot to beat out Harvin(or anyone else for that matter). Harvin is changing the game from the WR position, as well as by running the ball and kick returns. Guys like him and DJax are turning into all the rage from an NFL standpoint. From a fantasy standpoint - guys like wallace look like better ROY options, but you are looking at rec stats alone. Harvin looks to be more the total package
It was pointed out earlier in this thread, Wallace has better rushing stats than Harvin. Also, how in the world is Harvin changing the WR position? I love to hear some rational on that. Harvin is having an outstanding season, largely due to his return efforts. Nothing he is doing on offense alone is worthy of ROY.
Who said he was changing the WR position?
What did you mean when you said "Harvin is changing the game from the WR position?"
