NFL Predictions: Why the St. Louis Rams Would Be Wise to Trade for Mike Wallace

July 28, 2012   ·   Bryan Wright   ·   Jump to comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a huge statement to disgruntled wide receiver Mike Wallace last night by signing fellow wideout Antonio Brown to a five-year, $42 million contract. It was a smart move for the Black and Gold because Brown proved last season that he is a viable deep threat, compiling 1,108 yards on 68 receptions.
But the move shouldn't come as a shock. After all, the Steelers are notorious for making examples of players who have a warped perception of themselves (e.g., Plaxico Burress Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes)
Don't get me wrong, Mike Wallace is a legitimate deep-threat receiver, but he felt he was more important than the team and now that Brown has essentially taken whatever cap space the Steelers originally had planned on using for him, he's unlikely to play a down for the Steelers this season.
Enter the St. Louis Rams.
The Rams are in a division with a team that seems primed to be perennial Super Bowl contenders in the San Francisco 49ers. I...

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