Mike Wallace Holdout: Why Pittsburgh Steelers Should Not Pay WR Money He Wants

July 8, 2012   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

Mike Wallace is continuing to hold out and the Pittsburgh Steelers should continue to allow him to do so because Wallace is not worth the money he's asking for at this point in time.
Wallace has refused to sign his restricted free-agent tender that would pay him $2.7 million in 2012. He clearly wants a long-term deal for job and financial security, but the rumored amount, greater than the eight-year, $120 million deal, he's hoping for is ludicrous. 
Recent reports have indicated that there have been little talks between the organization and representatives for Wallace because the two sides are far apart on how much Wallace is worth.
Wallace is certainly worth more than the $2.7 million he's being paid. Last year, he recorded 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns. It was the second consecutive 1,000-yard season and the second time in a row his yards per catch average has been 16 or higher(2010—21.0; 2011—16.6). 
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