Report: Mike Wallace to Report this Weekend

[polamalubeast]

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/08/report-mike-wallace-back-in-pittsburgh/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29


Last week we speculated that Mike Wallace might end his holdout this week, maybe as early as today . I've been told he's already in town


http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/08/report-mike-wallace-back-in-pittsburgh/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29

[steelers_switzerland]

Ok FO & Mike, get it done. I want to see him in preseason game 3.

[polamalubeast]

Last week we speculated that Mike Wallace might end his holdout this week, maybe as early as today . I've been told he's already in town


https://twitter.com/mikebires/status/237908739095683072

[steeldawg]

OOOOHHHH YESSSSSSSSS!!

[polamalubeast]

it's about damn time

[Psycho Ward 86]

will i get my man-card revoked if i jump up and down and squeal like a little school girl

[polamalubeast]

I'm not sure that's true

He have not report on other site like NFL.com,espn.com and etc

[steelpride12]

Until their is a true report proving he is back I won't believe shit.

[polamalubeast]

Source: Wallace to return to Steelers this weekend

By Ed Bouchette / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


The Steelers expect that Mike Wallace will arrive back in Pittsburgh this weekend and sign his one-year contract after they return from their third preseason game in Buffalo, multiple sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Steelers play Saturday night in Buffalo. Presumably Wallace would be eligible to play in their final preseason game against Carolina Aug. 30 at Heinz Field, but whether he will or not remains unknown. The Steelers have off on Sunday after their game against Buffalo and will have only two real days of practice before they finish up the preseason against the Panthers.

However, reporting this weekend would give the Pro Bowl wide receiver two weeks to practice and prepare for the regular-season opener in Denver Sept. 9. It also could reopen negotiations on a multiple-year deal between Wallace and the Steelers, talks that ended when he did not report for the start of training camp July 25. The Steelers have a long-standing policy of not negotiating contracts once the regular-season begins. So if Wallace signs his one-year tender Sunday or Monday, it would give them less than two weeks to work on a multiple-year deal with him.


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/source-wallace-to-return-to-steelers-this-weekend-649875/#ixzz24CWHP1eU

[86WARD]

19 days to get a deal done...

[suitanim]

If he's serious, that's plenty of time.

[polamalubeast]

19 days to get a deal done...

14 days,not 19!

[polamalubeast]

Wallace tells Steelers teammates he'll report this weekend


Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiever Mike Wallace has informed teammates that his plan is to show up this weekend and sign his restricted free agent tender. The speedster sat out training camp, with hopes of reaching a long-term extension. Two sources with knowledge of Wallace's plans confirmed the conversations.

read more

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000052640/article/mike-wallace-to-report-to-steelers-this-weekend?module=HP11_headline_stack

[steelerdude15]

Until their is a true report proving he is back I won't believe shit.


Source: Wallace to return to Steelers this weekend

By Ed Bouchette / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Burnnn :chuckle:

[tube517]

Haley probably yelled at him to get his ass in camp. :chuckle:

[fansince'76]

Last week we speculated that Mike Wallace might end his holdout this week, maybe as early as today . I've been told he's already in town...


The Steelers expect that Mike Wallace will arrive back in Pittsburgh this weekend and sign his one-year contract after they return from their third preseason game in Buffalo, multiple sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

:rolleyes:

So, is he in Pittsburgh, or not? :coffee:

[polamalubeast]

So, is he in Pittsburgh, or not?

change my title please!

[86WARD]

If he's serious, that's plenty of time.

Agree. You have to figure they have the basics in place...

[86WARD]

Until their is a true report proving he is back I won't believe shit.

Breaking News on Nfl

[Psycho Ward 86]

Breaking News on Nfl

based on the reports of bouchette and bires lol

[Randy06]

I just hope he doesn't pull a Desean Jackson, and plays hard.

[86WARD]

based on the reports of bouchette and bires lol

Duh...usually how these things work. Don't forget to throw the "teammates" in there as well...lol.

[86WARD]

I just hope he doesn't pull a Desean Jackson, and plays hard.

Pay him and he won't...

[Count Steeler]

I'm guessing 55mil/5yr with 20-25mil guaranteed will get this over with, for the long term.

[GBMelBlount]

:rolleyes:

So, is he in Pittsburgh, or not? :coffee:

I heard he was spotted in Georgia driving a 3 cylinder yugo or an AMC pacer.

Apparently he is getting screwed so bad by the FO he couldn't afford a plane ticket.

[st33lersguy]

He's come to his senses

[fansince'76]

I heard he was spotted in Georgia driving a 3 cylinder yugo or an AMC pacer.

Apparently he is getting screwed so bad by the FO he couldn't afford a plane ticket.

The team has re-purposed the "Sweed Bus (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/garyb12001/9amopc.jpg)" to go pick him up!

http://www.flyoverpeople.net/images/ReeceJunk1.jpg

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[suitanim]

The team has re-purposed the "Sweed Bus (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/garyb12001/9amopc.jpg)" to go pick him up!

http://www.flyoverpeople.net/images/ReeceJunk1.jpg

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I don't usually "quote" posts with pictures, but that's so good we all need to see it twice...

[86WARD]

Gold Jerry...Gold!!

[SMR]

will i get my man-card revoked if i jump up and down and squeal like a little school girl

Yes.

:heh:

[GBMelBlount]

C O O L.

What a crazy talented trio of receivers we have.

[steelreserve]

About fucking time. Did they have to call the waaaahmbulance to pick him up?

https://www.apsltd.com/CustomDocs/Blog/Waaaahmbulance.jpg

[Hammer67]

Hopefully he spent his time in Disney learning to run quick outs, curls and slants.

[XxKnightxX]

I'm not sure that's true

He have not report on other site like NFL.com,espn.com and etc


Im waiting until Rob Lowe reports it :chuckle:

[vader29]

The team has re-purposed the "Sweed Bus (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/garyb12001/9amopc.jpg)" to go pick him up!

Duce Staley says he'll take time out from his job with the Eagles to drive that bus. :chuckle:

http://i47.tinypic.com/14noewg.jpg

[Steeldude]

Pay him and he won't...

We don't know that for sure.

[X-Terminator]

We don't know that for sure.

He hasn't given any indication that he wouldn't give it his all if he gets paid, but your point is valid nonetheless.

[Merchant]

Haha. THAT'S how you negotiate.

[Shoes]

There sure has been a lot of words put in Wallace's mouth the last few months... but mostly silence from Mike. I think a deal will get done. Wallace has never played the role of a sluggard as a Steeler and I don't expect him to start after being paid. Time to sleep in your own bed Mike!

[steelerdude15]

The team has re-purposed the "Sweed Bus (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/garyb12001/9amopc.jpg)" to go pick him up!

http://www.flyoverpeople.net/images/ReeceJunk1.jpg

:lol: :lol: :lol:

:rofl2:

[steelers_switzerland]

GET. THIS. F****. DEAL. DONE. :boink:

[bayz101]

GET. THIS. F****. DEAL. DONE. :boink:

:drink:

[Butch]

I could be wrong here but I have to wonder how much of this is just him wanting to sit out training camp. I don't think that's the right decision when you have a new offensive co-ordinator and his actions have not endeared me to him, but all will be forgiven if he can produce on the field to the tune of what his contract is worth.

I will be glad to get this drama over once and for all!!!

[Lou Donny]

I could be wrong here but I have to wonder how much of this is just him wanting to sit out training camp. I don't think that's the right decision when you have a new offensive co-ordinator and his actions have not endeared me to him, but all will be forgiven if he can produce on the field to the tune of what his contract is worth.

I will be glad to get this drama over once and for all!!!

Its almost like he knew he was stuck making the 2.7...so he decided to give himself a little 3 week vacation...Im cool with that, if he stays healthy

[Nadroj 20]

Now he just needs to perform well because everyone will be quick to remind him of this holdout if he struggles.

[steelpride12]

I remember when everyone was cursing Wallace for holding out and now the same people are "soooo" excited he's coming back.

[fansince'76]

Duce Staley says he'll take time out from his job with the Eagles to drive that bus. :chuckle:

http://i47.tinypic.com/14noewg.jpg

I never noticed it before, but it looks like Duce shared the Al Bundy trait of putting his hand under his waistband. :chuckle:

[The Duke]

I never noticed it before, but it looks like Duce shared the Al Bundy trait of putting his hand under his waistband. :chuckle:

geez I always thought those were pockets :doh:

[polamalubeast]

100% sure that Wallace will be back after the game vs Buffalo



Big Ben can't wait for Mike Wallace's weekend return, after chatting with the wayward WR:"I talked to him today.He's excited.We're excited."


https://twitter.com/CBSSportsNFLPIT

[salamander]

I remember when everyone was cursing Wallace for holding out and now the same people are "soooo" excited he's coming back.

Isn't that the idea? They were upset he was holding out and now he's coming back so they're happy...

[Count Steeler]

Ben throws an interception, "He's a bum. He'll never be as good as Bradshaw"

Ben wins a Super Bowl, "He's the greatest QB to ever play the game"

[polamalubeast]

Mike Wallace will be back ...

The mood of the Steelers' locker room has definitely changed a great deal over the past couple days when it comes to when holdout receiver Mike Wallace will report and sign his restricted free agent tender. Players were talking about "when" he comes back. Now they are talking about "knowing" when he is coming back -- which will be either Sunday or Monday. By coming in then, Wallace will have missed the entire preseason. He will have to sit out three days to get "acclimated" to the game. That will bring him to next week's game against Carolina. When the Steelers resume action after cutting down to 53, they will begin to prepare for their Week 1 game against Denver. Seems like that has been the plan all along for Wallace.

[polamalubeast]

http://sulia.com/channel/pittsburgh-steelers/f/6485df76-2c36-497d-9df5-f96ae1f8a112/?source=twitter

[Count Steeler]

Got a feeling Wallace is going to have a great year. Fingers crossed.

[polamalubeast]

Got a feeling Wallace is going to have a great year. Fingers crossed.

with a longterm contract before the season!...I hope!

[vader29]

Mike Wallace is like a blister, shows up after all the hard work is done. :chuckle:

[The Duke]

Got a feeling Wallace is going to have a great year. Fingers crossed.

I'm sure he'll prosper in Haley's offense. But I don't think we'll truly see it until the midway point of the season or so

[Whyant5]

If he comes back, works hard, and his production is up due to finding his place in the offense- all this will be but a memory....

.... until next off season.

[Hammer67]

I don't even know why players/teams sign contracts anymore...they don't mean anything. Just ask Nick Saban.

[GBMelBlount]

I'm sure he'll prosper in Haley's offense. But I don't think we'll truly see it until the midway point of the season or so

I am not so sure I agree Duke?

It sounds like he is going to use the backs more and shorter routes.

Plus, if Sanders hits his stride (literally & figuratively) Ben could have three pro bowl caliber targets to choose from.

Of course it always looks good on the chalk board. :chuckle:

[86WARD]

100% sure that Wallace will be back after the game vs Buffalo





https://twitter.com/CBSSportsNFLPIT

Yeah, but that's still not a "solid report." Teammates, Bouchette, Bires...can't be true...lol.

[86WARD]

I don't even know why players/teams sign contracts anymore...they don't mean anything. Just ask Nick Saban.

Or Maurice Jones Drew.

[steelerdude15]

100% sure that Wallace will be back after the game vs Buffalo





https://twitter.com/CBSSportsNFLPIT

I heard he wouldn't be able to play against the Bills regardless.

[polamalubeast]

Of course, Wallace will not play in the preseason against Buffalo and Carolina

[86WARD]

By league rules, he won't be able to play against the Bills. He won't be allowed to practice for 3 days after he signs either. Labor Day Weekend will be the first opportunity for him to practice.

[X-Terminator]

Or Maurice Jones Drew.

Or Darelle Revis.

[polamalubeast]

Steelers Depot: Report: Steelers WR Mike Wallace To Arrive Tuesday

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/08/report-steelers-wr-mike-wallace-to-arrive-tuesday/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29

[steelreserve]

good job, idiot, you wasted the entire preseason for

(drum roll) ...




















nothing.

[polamalubeast]

Keenan Lewis says #steelers Wallace will show today

https://twitter.com/EdBouchette/status/240127003385294848

[polamalubeast]

Steelers Depot ‏@Steelersdepot
So Keenan says today & Brown says Tuesday RT @astockey: #Steelers Antonio Brown says Mike Wallace will return tomorrow
https://twitter.com/Steelersdepot

[SteelerFanInStl]

By league rules, he won't be able to play against the Bills. He won't be allowed to practice for 3 days after he signs either. Labor Day Weekend will be the first opportunity for him to practice.

What is the point of this new rule (the 3 day wait)?

[X-Terminator]

good job, idiot, you wasted the entire preseason for

(drum roll) ...




















nothing.

Yeah, he did accomplish something. Not ending up like Dave DeCastro in a contract year. I think that was his plan all along.

[steelreserve]

Yeah, he did accomplish something. Not ending up like Dave DeCastro in a contract year. I think that was his plan all along.

Well, maybe, but if so I wouldn't consider it a very smart move. He still has 16 regular-season games to go, so injury is basically luck of the draw.

16 games for which he hasn't practiced or learned the new playbook, it should be pointed out. If I were him, I'd be a lot more worried about THAT affecting my free-agent value because I had an off year. Maybe he's just super-confident. I hope he can back it up.

[Pristas]

Yeah, he did accomplish something. Not ending up like Dave DeCastro in a contract year. I think that was his plan all along.

I agree with this. It's not a bad move when you have to look out for your family. He probably just made the safest play he could in regards to locking up a larger contract later. A very conservative move if you ask me. Aren't there a lot of conservatives in here? Or are you all liberals? ;)

[Shoes]

Yeah, he did accomplish something. Not ending up like Dave DeCastro in a contract year. I think that was his plan all along.

Exactly...and I surely understand him. I trust
they'll get a contract done.

[polamalubeast]

Two teammates tell me Mike Wallace is/will be on a plane to Pittsburgh tonight and reporting to the Steelers tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/AKinkhabwala/status/240160294234648576

[Craic]

Yeah, he did accomplish something. Not ending up like Dave DeCastro in a contract year. I think that was his plan all along.

You know, that just may be exactly the point of the whole thing for him. We were always told that when you don't go 100% at all times, it is much easier to get injured. Who goes 100% throughout training camp? Heck, many times the coaches want you to go less than that - pull up before you hit, etc. etc.

Excellent point X-term.

[bayz101]

http://cbssports.com/images/blogs/mike-wallace-colbert-talks-steelers.jpg


Wallace to sign tender Tuesday


SteelersXtreme.com


Finally, there's going to be a tender moment between Mike Wallace and the Pittsburgh Steelers.


After almost an entire off-season of drama, speculation, rumors, and conflicting reports, Wallace will finally end his holdout with the Steelers on Tuesday and will sign his 1-year, $2.74 million tender offer, according to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network. Earlier today, Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review also posted on Twitter that Wallace would be returning Tuesday.


After he signs the tender offer, Wallace will be able to return to the negotiating table with the Steelers' front office and attempt to secure a long-term contract with the team before the start of the regular season. The Steelers historically do not negotiate contracts after the regular season starts, so the Pro Bowl receiver will have until the first game of the 2012 season, Sept. 9, to sign a new deal; otherwise, he'll be playing for his tender amount and will become an unrestricted free agent after the season.


Read more: http://www.steelersxtreme.com/t3194-wallace-to-sign-tender-tuesday

[tube517]

Two teammates tell me Mike Wallace is/will be on a plane to Pittsburgh tonight and reporting to the Steelers tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/AKinkhabwala/status/240160294234648576

Aditi who?

[bayz101]

Aditi who?

Kinky-something. :chuckle:

[tube517]

Kinky-something. :chuckle:

:rofl2:

Aditi Matihias Kiwanuka

I give up :chuckle:

[SteelGhost]

I hope this information is reliable

[polamalubeast]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000055550/Wallace-set-to-return-to-Steelers

[SteelGhost]

Thanks PB

[Psycho Ward 86]

"Finally, there's going to be a tender moment between Mike Wallace and the Pittsburgh Steelers."

http://survivingcolle.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/i-see-what-you-did-there.jpg

[HollywoodSteel]

I think there is a kind of logic to the hold out and I'll be a bit more specific. If he had signed his tender before camp and they continued to work on a long term deal throughout, the Steelers have no incentive to get the deal done until the very last second before the season starts (when they stop negotiating ). If tragedy happens to strike and Wallace gets injured during the pre-season, the Steelers could decide whether he was worth a long term deal or not without being out any guaranteed money. Since the Steelers' best offer wouldn't be on the table until the last second no matter what, it makes sense that Wallace would want the shortest possible window between when he signs the tender and the last day of the pre-season, because an injury during that window could be devastating financially for him.

[Craic]

"Finally, there's going to be a tender moment between Mike Wallace and the Pittsburgh Steelers."

http://survivingcolle.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/i-see-what-you-did-there.jpg

That's an internet meme I've never understood.

[Galax Steeler]

Hopefully we can get this thing a going.

[Count Steeler]

I think there is a kind of logic to the hold out and I'll be a bit more specific. If he had signed his tender before camp and they continued to work on a long term deal throughout, the Steelers have no incentive to get the deal done until the very last second before the season starts (when they stop negotiating ). If tragedy happens to strike and Wallace gets injured during the pre-season, the Steelers could decide whether he was worth a long term deal or not without being out any guaranteed money. Since the Steelers' best offer wouldn't be on the table until the last second no matter what, it makes sense that Wallace would want the shortest possible window between when he signs the tender and the last day of the pre-season, because an injury during that window could be devastating financially for him.

I agree. If the reports of the 50mil/5yr deal and only 8 mil guaranteed are true, I have to side with Wallace on this one. I think he is a player that deserves about 20 mil guaranteed. The 50mil/5yr is about right, maybe 55mil/5yr.

[venom]

I'm hearing through the grapevine today is the day that Wallace reports

[Count Steeler]

Still no sighting of Wallace.

[polamalubeast]

Citing a team source, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports restricted free agent Mike Wallace has been picked up from the airport by Steelers officials and is currently en route to club headquarters.

http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5329/mike-wallace

[Count Steeler]

Citing a team source, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports restricted free agent Mike Wallace has been picked up from the airport by Steelers officials and is currently en route to club headquarters.

http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5329/mike-wallace

This is reminding me of the OJ car "chase".

[polamalubeast]

Wallace has arrived.


https://twitter.com/MarkKaboly_Trib/status/240471270762889216

[venom]

I'm hearing through the grapevine today is the day that Wallace reports


The grapevine always works , lol