Myth No. 1 -- Mike Wallace was so disappointing this past season he was benched by coach Mike Tomlin: False. During the week prior to the Dec. 12 game against Baltimore, Tomlin was clearly unhappy with his team's course and the production of some players. And so that week he announced that Wallace and Emmanuel Sanders would be listed as "co-starters" on the depth chart rather than Wallace being the guy. Wallace was coming off a disappointing game against Cleveland and Sanders was in the midst of good season so much was written about the changing of the guard, so to speak. Well on game day, do you know what happened? Wallace started against Baltimore.

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Myth No. 2 -- Mike Wallace runs only go-routes: False. While Wallace is primarily a deep threat and has not been used very often in routes across the field, his routes repertoire was expanded this season to allow him to use his world-class speed in other ways. He ran in-cuts and outs. Is he an expert at those routes? No, he probably needs improvement. But is that the best use of one of the NFL's best deep threat receivers? Fair question.

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Myth No. 3 -- Mike Wallace drops passes: True. The guy dropped more passes this year than in past years. He dropped four passes in a game against Cincinnati. He blamed the issue on losing focus because the new offense instituted by offensive coordinator Todd Haley didn't always find him early on in games. Wallace said it was tough to play sometimes two or three quarters without a target and suddenly have the ball come to him. Excuse? I think so. On the other hand, name me a receiver that doesn't drop the ball sometimes.

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Myth No. 4 -- Mike Wallace only cares about money and will disappear once he gets paid: Hard to be unequivocal here because this involves predicting the future. But I was told the guy is a hard-worker. I was told he is a good guy in the locker room. I was told he "cares about winning." I was told he is "a pleasure to work with."

If the guy was as valuable as some people on these boards seem to suggest, then the Pittsburgh Steelers would be trying a lot harder than they are to keep him.

Personally, I think there is a reason the Steelers are wanting to move on from Wallace.

He's great in a straight line blowing the top off the defense.

If the Dolphins spend big time money on a wideout, I hope they find someone who is well-rounded.

Sometimes teams can't keep every good player. The Steelers have Sanders and Brown. Ask yourselves, is Wallace an upgrade over what we have? I say yes, sign him.

Well according to some anything would be an upgrade over these pp receivers. We ought not to even keep them.

Armstrong, Gafney, Binns, Moore and Mathews combined for about 30 or so catches all season... So if Wallace can match that its a step in the right direction...

And figuring we had 3 or 4 other WR's lingering around during camp that brings the tally to around 8 WR's that were not able to make a real contribution. So I am going to hope we get a stud FA, and draft another guy in round 1 or 2, then again in 3 just to be extra safe...

Not sure if its bad luck, bad player evaluation or bad coaching...

Matthews was 3rd among WR's in catches....with 11.

Anything would be an upgrade to the group.

But at what cost? And what are you sacrificing at that cost?

I know tell me about it, been saying all along once past DB/BH there was nothing on the depth chart worth a shhh...

I dont know what cost.. I mean signing a big name FA to a big contract? Happens every year, numerous times, by just about every team. Players develop past their pay scale and move on.. Not a big deal... So take a look at whs out there when the time comes, find the guy who fits and pay the man...

Then draft... rounds 1 - 3 has 5 picks, we can easily spare one or two to help out the WR group if you ask me...

So if thats too high of a cost, I welcome other options... But I would like to point out the bargin FA shopping has not worked, nor has developing 4th - 7th round guys...

They need to add 2 legitimate, impact, playmaking WR's. I don't mind if it comes exclusively through the draft. In fact I welcome it. But they can't enter Day 3 of the draft without having added 2 guys they feel really good about.

Sometimes teams can't keep every good player. The Steelers have Sanders and Brown. Ask yourselves, is Wallace an upgrade over what we have? I say yes, sign him.

He's a one trick pony in my opinion.

I said this in another thread:
He IS a one trick pony.
BUT it is a VERY important trick
AND he is the best in the NFL at it.
AND we need his trick.


He may not be a complete player, but he fills a big void on the Dolphins

There's no doubt that they need to learn the value of quality over quantity.

They need to add 2 legitimate, impact, playmaking WR's. I don't mind if it comes exclusively through the draft. In fact I welcome it. But they can't enter Day 3 of the draft without having added 2 guys they feel really good about.

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Degs hit it right on. Great, Wallace..run deep every play. Wallce takes a DB annd safety with him. We run ball for 8 yard gain. Wallace run deep....he takes DB and safety with him. Hartline 12 yrd pass. Wallace run deep...we playaction, safety bites and a 55yrd td to Wallace. I can't believe some of you don't want to sign Mike Wallace, prob. the fastest guy in the NFL that would fill a huge need.

I would like him on the team too..But at what price?

I'm not saying cheap out but he is in the 10 to 12 million range.

I know i have said it before but he is also going to cost you the Long 3rd round comp pick.

My point is we should franchise Long for this year and see how it goes with injury. It's only one year and it buys you time...Also being this is a good time to go get a Wallace with or cap being in pretty good shape we can afford the chance.

Wallace and all the picks we have..They should be in pretty good shape next season.

Degs hit it right on. Great, Wallace..run deep every play. Wallce takes a DB annd safety with him. We run ball for 8 yard gain. Wallace run deep....he takes DB and safety with him. Hartline 12 yrd pass. Wallace run deep...we playaction, safety bites and a 55yrd td to Wallace. I can't believe some of you don't want to sign Mike Wallace, prob. the fastest guy in the NFL that would fill a huge need.

Antonio Brown got 5 for 42.5 million..6th round pick btw

Wallace has some issues

What issues are those?

Also, a 5-year deal can easily be a 3-year deal with the way roster bonuses are used to pump up the numbers.

he is going to go to a team with more guaranteed money

The only real issue he has had was last year as a holdout.....

Roster bonuses are counted as part of the guaranteed money, which is why you'll see contract terms stated as 5 years, $55 million with $15 million in guarantees, but when you look at the specifics, they'll say "$10 million signing bonus".

As an example, see Tom Brady's contract.

9/9/2010: Signed a five-year, $78.5 million contract. The deal contains $48.5 million guaranteed, including a $16 million signing bonus and a $4 million second-year roster bonus. An annual $25,000 workout bonus is available in years two through five. 2013-2014: $9.75 million (+ $5 million roster bonus), 2015: Free Agent

The roster bonus at the end i don't see him going for. I'M thinking other teams will just throw a big upfront signing bonus at him...

I'm all for bringing in Wallace, but we wont be alone in trying to get him. I count at least 5 other teams that are in a good cap situation and could definitely use his services (Cinn, Cle, Ind, NE & Tenn).

Miami is definitely a front runner, but I would expect a lot of interest from Cle, Ind & NE. If NE lets Welker walk, then they'll look to upgrade. Indy got great production from TY Hilton and Wayne looks to have a couple more years left, so maybe their interest will be moderate. Cleveland is a wildcard, I'm sure they're interested, but I'm not sure this is a good fit for Wallace.

I brought up NE (and this maybe best left for another thread), but you know they're watching what happens with Hartline. If Welker's let go, then Hartline will get a lot of their attention.

Anyway, free agency starts March 12th, we'll have to wait and see.

We signed Karlos Dansby to a contract with a $16 million signing bonus. But that bonus costs $3.2 million against the cap each season. I don't have a problem with them giving Wallace more than that in a signing bonus, especially if it alleviates some of the roster bonuses and base salaries that would eat up cap in year 3, 4 or 5. With the cap room the Dolphins have, a big signing bonus might actually be the smart choice. They can afford to eat up more cap upfront.

I like Hartline on the team..And to have a guy that has played with us coming up in this system is very important..But he is replace-able ...A guy like Wallace has something not coach-able

The Patriots may be more interested in Wallace if they let Welker go...Welker wants the same money.