Mike Wallace's drops are out of character

[polamalubeast]

If the Steelers had lost to the Bengals, a lot of criticism this week would be directed at wide receiver Mike Wallace.

He dropped four passes in the 24-17 win over the Bengals, including a deflected pass in the end zone. It's like Wallace turned into Limas Sweed all of a sudden.



Wallace now has five drops in six games this season, which accounts for 10.4 percent of his targets. This is very unusual for Wallace, who had only dropped passes on 2.9 percent of his targets in his first three seasons in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He had never dropped more than four passes in a single season.

Asked about his drops, Wallace said, "I should have caught [them]. Bottom line, I didn't. I'll make up for it next week. We got the win, so I feel good about it."

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http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/pos...t-of-character

[Moose]

Cocky SOB

[ALLD]

Not really out of character for somebody who missed training camp and whose head is more concerned about the entitlement of a more than $50m contract than earning one.

[st33lersguy]

His concern is money and the team that signs him inthe offseason will be left very disappointed

[X-Terminator]

With all of the talk about his drops, he still caught 8 passes for 52 yards in the game. Still though, he knows that he can't drop passes like that and it's good to see him acknowledge that. Again, I'm not going to be like other fans and want him publicly flogged...he needs to stay focused on the task at hand instead of worrying about his contract. If he plays well and puts up the numbers, the contract will take care of itself.

[Carolina Steelers]

With all of the talk about his drops, he still caught 8 passes for 52 yards in the game. Still though, he knows that he can't drop passes like that and it's good to see him acknowledge that. Again, I'm not going to be like other fans and want him publicly flogged...he needs to stay focused on the task at hand instead of worrying about his contract. If he plays well and puts up the numbers, the contract will take care of itself.

agreed

[Moose]

I think he's just a young 'punk' right now. Because of last year play he thinks he's more than what he really is. He's trying to make a big play before he catches the ball. He needs to get that cocky crap ( smiling after a F-k up) out of him and concentrate. Get down to some serious playing and catching. Get his timing down. The lack of training camp affected him. His young dumb ass doesn't realize it. Ben will throw to him because it opens up Heath and Brown too and gives more options. BUT....if the drops continue, especially in critical situation, look for the passes his way to decline. Along with his worth. I'm hoping it was just a bad game, or two, and that he'll come around for the remaining games. At least I hope so because he does have potential and I'd rather have his young ass, when mature, on the Steeler's than having to face him. I think eventually Ben, Tomlin, and a few other veteran's will talk with him and settle him down and get his head in the game....if not, cya. Just my opinion.

[Edman]

Wether or not if the Steelers had lost to the Bengals doesn't make a difference that Wallace stunk and has been lackluster this season. There wouldn't be much of a spotlight on him he wasn't demanding big money.

[Steeldude]

He'll be ok if the passes are thrown to his stomach or chest area. If he has to use his hands to snatch a pass then it's going to be a problem.

[SteelGhost]

I will hold judgement until the end of the season. If he drops some passes with the game on the line he won't get a juicy contract

[Pristas]

He'll be ok if the passes are thrown to his stomach or chest area. If he has to use his hands to snatch a pass then it's going to be a problem.

Not always...

[HollywoodSteel]

I agree with the article. His drops are out of character... for Heath Miller. Not sure about Wallace's character right now.

[Chidi29]

I think you guys are getting ahead of yourselves. Let's not look at these drops from just one game as a sign that he's a punk, cocky, or has serious character problems. Reading too much into it.

[polamalubeast]

wallace on his drops- "i'm trying to run before i catch the ball. you cant run before you catch the ball

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https://twitter.com/XMorningShow/status/261167343055536128

[Steeldude]

wallace on his drops- "i'm trying to run before i catch the ball. you cant run before you catch the ball

Again, fundamentals. Appears to be an excuse because he can't catch effectively catch with just his hands.