Posts: 14,152
Threads: 501
Reputation:
106706
Joined: May 2015
(03-09-2016, 12:00 PM)samhain Wrote: Surprised there's no thread for this guy yet. He's a cut player, so no damage to the compensatory picks. He's not ancient like Johnson, Boldin, White, or Colston.
I think he'd be a nice replacement for Marvin Jones and would come at the price of a true number 2 wr as opposed to a low end 1. He'd provide the outside burner that MLJ was opposite Green.
I know he's had some disappointing years, but his qbs have been questionable at best and he's generally had the expectations of a number 1 wr. Here, he'd reap the benefit of playing with a legit qb and be covered up by AJ Green and Eifert as a 3rd option.
It's all a question of what kind of money he could get. If it's reasonable, then curb-stomp those tires.
With Sanu possibly getting $7 million per year and MLJ getting $8 million per year, this would seem unlikely, but I would absolutely pursue this for $5 million per year plus incentives that could take it to $6.5 million per year.
He is still a burner, but has suffered from bad QB play...his game is vertical speed and he has two of the worst downfield QBs in the game (Tannehill and Bridgewater). I would love this option. Perfect X receiver in this offense. Burkhead to slot and draft a WR to develop.
I wanted him badly years ago when he took big money to go to Miami. I think he would also be playing with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.
Posts: 14,152
Threads: 501
Reputation:
106706
Joined: May 2015
(03-09-2016, 01:03 PM)OrlandoBengal Wrote: I think Sanu is pretty easily replaced. I do think they have to take a wide receiver early though, and wish they would have done so last year.
Yep, I have cried over that spilled milk for some time. At least Fisher appeared to improve last year and got some playing time.
Posts: 2,960
Threads: 27
Reputation:
18596
Joined: May 2015
I think in our situation, with Eifert and Green being doubled all the time, Wallace would do very well. I hope they consider him.
Posts: 3,188
Threads: 100
Reputation:
17932
Joined: May 2015
(03-13-2016, 01:07 PM)BonnieBengal Wrote: I think in our situation, with Eifert and Green being doubled all the time, Wallace would do very well. I hope they consider him.
I thought this was déjà vu
- bonniebengal says:Mar 13, 2016 9:35 AM
I think he’d do great in Cincy with AJ Green and Eifert being double covered all the time.
Posts: 542
Threads: 49
Reputation:
1073
Joined: May 2015
(03-09-2016, 12:01 PM)milksheikh Wrote: I'd be up for it .. for the right price...
This.
Posts: 3,188
Threads: 100
Reputation:
17932
Joined: May 2015
(03-13-2016, 01:22 PM)GreenDragon Wrote: This.
Probably the best compliment to aj and eifert we could have at this point.
Posts: 2,960
Threads: 27
Reputation:
18596
Joined: May 2015
(03-13-2016, 01:13 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: I thought this was déjà vu
- bonniebengal says:Mar 13, 2016 9:35 AM
I think he’d do great in Cincy with AJ Green and Eifert being double covered all the time.
My memory must be going in my old age.
Posts: 13,473
Threads: 504
Joined: May 2015
Location: South Florida
He couldn't beat man coverage in Minnesota.
Posts: 3,188
Threads: 100
Reputation:
17932
Joined: May 2015
(03-13-2016, 08:17 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: He couldn't beat man coverage in Minnesota.
Then why would minn want to resign him? I think he just had a hard time adapting and bridges yet doesn't throw downfield much.
It was probably his 12,000,000 contract that got him cut
Posts: 8,196
Threads: 97
Reputation:
22044
Joined: Nov 2015
(03-13-2016, 08:37 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: Then why would minn want to resign him? I think he just had a hard time adapting and bridges yet doesn't throw downfield much.
It was probably his 12,000,000 contract that got him cut
the contract plus he did not perform.. those two together are going to get you cut, no way i would go after Wallace
Posts: 3,188
Threads: 100
Reputation:
17932
Joined: May 2015
(03-13-2016, 08:39 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: the contract plus he did not perform.. those two together are going to get you cut, no way i would go after Wallace
I don't get peopl who pretend to know everything. I think you are wrong. I would say football people know best. Here are a few quotes to an artical that was just written.
✔@RapSheet
Mike Wallace going back to the Vikings is on the table. They treated him well upon his release https://twitter.com/nieman_james/status/708830740839063552 …
8:43 PM - 12 Mar
Even if the two sides had an amicable ending to their professional relationship, even if they can work out a cheaper deal this time around, they're just not a good fit for each other. Wallace has one particular skill: He goes deep. The Vikings and Teddy Bridgewater aren't very good at that aspect of football. There's a reason why Wallace pieced together disappointing statlines in Miami and Minnesota after thriving with the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger.
Posts: 3,188
Threads: 100
Reputation:
17932
Joined: May 2015
(03-13-2016, 08:39 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: the contract plus he did not perform.. those two together are going to get you cut, no way i would go after Wallace
Oh yea here is the artical.
http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25515581/report-mike-wallace-might-actually-end-up-returning-to-the-vikings
When a free agent flops is it the free agents fault for not performing? Or is it the clubs fault for not playing to their strengths?
Posts: 4,723
Threads: 107
Reputation:
9264
Joined: Sep 2015
(03-13-2016, 01:07 PM)BonnieBengal Wrote: I think in our situation, with Eifert and Green being doubled all the time, Wallace would do very well. I hope they consider him.
x2
Posts: 689
Threads: 23
Reputation:
4937
Joined: May 2015
Location: Flint, Michigan where the water flows like lead.
I'm at: -Meh-....It would depend on the contract details, he can obviously perform, but is he worth investing in...
Posts: 15,116
Threads: 221
Reputation:
147378
Joined: May 2015
(03-10-2016, 06:18 AM)Bryan Wrote: The guy can only run the fly route and hasn't blown th top off a defense since he was with Ben Roethlisberger. Pass.
He's been playing with Tannehill (who is well known for having a terrible deep ball) and Bridgewater (who has one of the weaker arms in the NFL).
And I'm sorry, but WR's simply don't get 800-1200 yards receiving by "only running fly routes".
(03-13-2016, 08:17 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: He couldn't beat man coverage in Minnesota.
First I've heard this. Do you have any links or analysis from an expert who feels this way?
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
Posts: 3,965
Threads: 55
Reputation:
8642
Joined: May 2015
I wouldn't mind us signing Wallace before Pittsburgh does.
Posts: 2,980
Threads: 50
Reputation:
10556
Joined: May 2015
Location: Anderson, SC
To be fair though Minnesota was not a passing juggernaut whatsoever. Teddy did pretty decent last year when they didn't have Adrian Peterson running the ball, but they was definitely a running team this year. I'm just sad Bridgewater couldn't manage the game as well as I thought he could considering he wasn't asked to do as much this year.
Well on second look he didn't do as bad as I thought stat wise, but I remember being unimpressed with him this past season. I guess I was more disappointed he didn't take a leap forward just a few baby steps.
Posts: 18,592
Threads: 462
Reputation:
117878
Joined: May 2015
Location: Nashville, TN
If Martavis Bryant does get a year-long suspension, I expect to see Wallace back in Pittsburgh.
But I'd rather see him as a Bengal.
Bengals waiting for WR prices to come down to under $3 mill a year. If Wallace still available for another week or so, that might be the time to get him for the right price.
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. If he can turn this into a playoff appearance, it will be impressive.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Posts: 15,116
Threads: 221
Reputation:
147378
Joined: May 2015
(03-14-2016, 08:52 AM)CarolinaBengalFanGuy Wrote: To be fair though Minnesota was not a passing juggernaut whatsoever. Teddy did pretty decent last year when they didn't have Adrian Peterson running the ball, but they was definitely a running team this year. I'm just sad Bridgewater couldn't manage the game as well as I thought he could considering he wasn't asked to do as much this year.
Well on second look he didn't do as bad as I thought stat wise, but I remember being unimpressed with him this past season. I guess I was more disappointed he didn't take a leap forward just a few baby steps.
Teddy was 22nd in passer rating and threw 14 TDs in a full season. I remember when people on the boards were ripping Dalton for throwing 19.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
Posts: 2,980
Threads: 50
Reputation:
10556
Joined: May 2015
Location: Anderson, SC
(03-14-2016, 10:01 AM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Teddy was 22nd in passer rating and threw 14 TDs in a full season. I remember when people on the boards were ripping Dalton for throwing 19.
Well I was saying I thought he got worse, he actually did slightly better I suppose. Then again seeing as how he had Peterson this time I guess a case can be made for him being worse. I'm more pissed at Patterson's almost complete waste of talent.
|