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jebrick
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Keeping this in one place so Treat and I can track it 
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-omar-kelly-dolphins-0220-20130219,0,5495647.story
| Quote: | Multiple sources tell the Sun-Sentinel Steelers receiver Mike Wallace, who won't be given the franchise tag by the Steelers this offseason, is the team's top target.
And much like Miami's pursuit of Jim Harbaugh, Jeff Fisher and Peyton Manning, everyone inside the NFL knows Dolphins owner Steve Ross is a big spender, and expects him to set the bidding market high.
Considering Wallace turned down an offer from Pittsburgh that trumped the five-year, $55.5 million deal Vincent Jackson got from Tampa Bay as an unrestricted free agent last offseason, expect a contract being placed on a table that pays Wallace in the range of $60 million or $12 million a season during unauthorized contract negotiations at this week's NFL combine. |
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treat88
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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130219/peter-king-nfl-franchise-tag/?xid=si_nfl
| Quote: | | Though only 26, Wallace seems to be scaring off some teams with receiver needs because they perceive he is going to be asking for the moon. "I like Mike Wallace," said one general manager with a receiver need. "But I'm not paying him Vincent Jackson money. Not even close." Jackson, the former Charger, signed early in free agency with Tampa Bay last March for a contract averaging $11 million a year. |
I hope Bowe doesn't get franchised so we can have a 1:1 comparison for the purposes of our wager.
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jebrick
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:29 am Post subject: |
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All i need is one crazy owner 
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treat88
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| jebrick wrote: | | All i need is one crazy owner |
If only Al Davis were still alive...Wallace's deal would make Calvin Johnson's look like a pittance.
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jebrick
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:44 am Post subject: |
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| treat88 wrote: | | jebrick wrote: | | All i need is one crazy owner |
If only Al Davis were still alive...Wallace's deal would make Calvin Johnson's look like a pittance. |
Cleveland and Miami. Two new owners with over 30M in cap space burning a hole in their pockets 
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kethnaab
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| treat88 wrote: | http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130219/peter-king-nfl-franchise-tag/?xid=si_nfl
| Quote: | | Though only 26, Wallace seems to be scaring off some teams with receiver needs because they perceive he is going to be asking for the moon. "I like Mike Wallace," said one general manager with a receiver need. "But I'm not paying him Vincent Jackson money. Not even close." Jackson, the former Charger, signed early in free agency with Tampa Bay last March for a contract averaging $11 million a year. |
I hope Bowe doesn't get franchised so we can have a 1:1 comparison for the purposes of our wager. |
wager?
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| Ed Bouchette mentioned Steve Breaston, what do you think?? |
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AlanFanecaFan
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G/T Geoff Schwartz...very under the radar signing that could pay huge dividends.
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treat88
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| kethnaab wrote: | | treat88 wrote: | http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130219/peter-king-nfl-franchise-tag/?xid=si_nfl
| Quote: | | Though only 26, Wallace seems to be scaring off some teams with receiver needs because they perceive he is going to be asking for the moon. "I like Mike Wallace," said one general manager with a receiver need. "But I'm not paying him Vincent Jackson money. Not even close." Jackson, the former Charger, signed early in free agency with Tampa Bay last March for a contract averaging $11 million a year. |
I hope Bowe doesn't get franchised so we can have a 1:1 comparison for the purposes of our wager. |
wager? |
I've got Bowe +7.5 million versus his Wallace on guaranteed money.
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treat88
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Bowe's guaranteed money being reported at 26 million.
Pending updated numbers, Wallace needs to break 33.5 mill for ya jebrick.
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turtle28
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| Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: 10 Free Agents "You'd" like to see the Steeler |
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| steelerfreak76 wrote: | Like the title says list your top 10 free agents, that you want the Steelers to go after. Please keep in mind when making your list, that the Steelers rarely if every go after the big names. So a list of Jake Long, Greg Jennings, Shaun Phillips, and other top free agents is a fantasy list. That's not what I want, I want a realistic list of players that could sign.
Here's my list
1. Terrance Knighton
IMO their isn't anyone currently on the roster that is ready to take over full time at nose. Sure the Steelers could start McLendon and rotate in Ta'amu, but for me nose tackle is too important of a position to go into the season with a question mark. I hear a lot of people saying put Ziggy Hood there, from what I've seen out of him at DE. NO THANKS!!! Knighton is young and could thrive in the Steelers D.
2. Rey Maualuga
Signing Maualuga helps the Steelers in 2 way. One it gives them a young inside linebacker to pair with Timmons. Second by signing Maualuga is creates a hole in the middle of Cincinnati defense. Maualuga is coming off is best season and may have priced himself out of Pittsburgh. However I think with having Troy here, that may sway him to Pittsburgh for less than market value.
3. Chris Clemons
Assuming the rumors are true and the Steelers release Ryan Clark, that creates a huge hole in the secondary. Clemons would fill that spot nicely and could benefit from playing with Troy. Clemons is sometimes questioned because he misses a tackle from time to time. But their is no questioning his skill in coverage.
4. Donnie Avery
Assuming we lose Wallace, I think Avery could be brought and be a good number 3 behind Brown and Sanders. Avery bounced back last year with 60 catches, after missing most of the 2011 season with injuries.
5. Brian Hoyer
Let's face it the Steelers can not go into next season with Leftwich and Batch as the backups. One of them fine, but not both. The Steelers liked Hoyer enough to bring him in when Leftwich went down. I think he could be a decent backup for Ben and have Uncle Charlie at #3 just in case.
6. Patrick Chung
It seems lately that it's not how many interceptions will Troy have, but how many games will he miss due to injuries. I'm not saying release Troy, but at least bring in someone who can step in when he goes down. Chung may not be the best option, but he falls in the Steelers price range.
7. Peyton Hillis
The 3 headed monster of Mendenhall, Dwyer, and Redman single handedly cost the Steelers a game. At times they look unstoppable and other times look like Fred Flintstone leaving his driveway. The Steelers need to cut ties and start fresh at RB and Hillis would be a nice building block to start.
8. Larry Grant
Grant would be much higher on my list, but I just see a team throwing the bank at him. So why did I put him on my list then? Simple, he's to good of a player for me not to include. I think their is an outside shot the Steelers could land Grant, but i'm not gonna count on it.
9. Louis Murphy
Murphy would compliment the other receivers on the roster well. He's not what every Steeler wants, that 6'5" 4.3 40 receiver. But he has decent height and could help round out the receiver core.
10. Brady Quinn
I know, I know. Why on earth would the Steelers want Brady Quinn. Let's face it If Ben goes down wouldn't it be nice to bring in someone with experience. That wasn't around during all 6 Super Bowl victories or Mr. Glass. Quinn is a terrible guy to have as your number 1, but I think he could keep the Steelers a float if something happened to Ben.
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I love it! Although, the team doesn't sign many free agents. I expect them to get some guys like this but not as many as you've projected
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SteelProven
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He's a little older with wear on his tread, but I'd like the Steelers to consider maybe Steven Jackson.
He's looking for a contender and the Steelers are still on the cusp of a championship.
Also it won't be the first RB we took from the Rams and get a championship for.
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AlanFanecaFan
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| SteelProven wrote: | He's a little older with wear on his tread, but I'd like the Steelers to consider maybe Steven Jackson.
He's looking for a contender and the Steelers are still on the cusp of a championship.
Also it won't be the first RB we took from the Rams and get a championship for. |
I think Ahmad Bradshaw is a more realistic option.
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treat88
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popie70
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| treat88 wrote: | Takeo Spikes
Dawan Landry |
I wouldn't mind kicking the tires on Landry. Could be a solid rotational/stop-gap guy.
I love Takeo but he has the no playoff curse and I do't want any of that business. |
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