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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoeFlaccoShow View Post
    Sorry to burst your bubble, but 26 yr old 1200 yd receivers on the open market get paid. They are available....hardly ever.

    And he won't be sitting out the whole year, he can't. He will play the last 6 games and playoffs and will have plenty of suitors in 2013, believe that.
    he's been availble for a while now but no team would give up a 1st and what he's asking to be paid.

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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle View Post
    he's been availble for a while now but no team would give up a 1st and what he's asking to be paid.
    Last I checked he was a RFA, not an UFA like he will be next year. Despite the rules, those guys don't go anywhere the total cost is too prohibitive.

    No one is giving up a 1st AND a contract, but they will certainly just give up a contract. BIG difference.

    Wallace is a 5/50 guy if not more all day long.





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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoeFlaccoShow View Post
    Last I checked he was a RFA, not an UFA like he will be next year. Despite the rules, those guys don't go anywhere the total cost is too prohibitive.

    No one is giving up a 1st AND a contract, but they will certainly just give up a contract. BIG difference.

    Wallace is a 5/50 guy if not more all day long.
    Agreed. Big difference between paying a guy a big contract and paying a guy a big contract + giving up a 1st round pick. Wallace is going to get a big contract somewhere not in Pitt regardless of what happens this year.





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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoeFlaccoShow View Post
    Last I checked he was a RFA, not an UFA like he will be next year. Despite the rules, those guys don't go anywhere the total cost is too prohibitive.

    No one is giving up a 1st AND a contract, but they will certainly just give up a contract. BIG difference.

    Wallace is a 5/50 guy if not more all day long.
    Right, so he'll be with Pitt this year. He has no option. Not sure if I'm missing your point

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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

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    Well then you'll need to consider Miami as part of that pass heavy offense as well as their pass:run ratio was over one, which still invalidates the point you were trying to make. If that's your definition, then literally every offense last year was a pass-heavy offense except for the Texans and the Broncos, as those were the only two that had designed runs more than designed passes.

    So pretty much, regardless what your intention was of stating it, your point isn't valid. Yes, the Steelers did pass a higher percent of the time than the Dolphins did. But it wasn't by much. And it's not really accurate in any way to say that the Steelers are a pass-happy team, which you at the very least implied.
    now youre arguing that 1.51 isnt more than 1.2 by enough to be considered more? seriously? seems like if somebody doesnt see exactly what you do youll deny it completely. 60-40 to most people is a pass first offense. 1.51:1 vs 1.2:1 are small numbers with big implications. not to mention miami sucking and playing down most weeks vs the steelers being 13-3 and playing ahead with a good defense. considering that aspect and that teams, including the steelers, typically run the ball in that scenario its more telling of their philosophy to continue to throw the ball and vice versa with miami.

    First, I didn't say he should have been more productive. I simply argued he wouldn't have been as productive as Wallace if Wallace had the same QB.
    even if you feel Wallace is better statistically its only minutely. their stats are comparable as is so youre saying that roethlisberger and matt Moore arent that different? none of this addresses why the steelers themselves switched to Brown being more of the focal point after week 7. if hes a top 5 WR or right outside the top 3 as you suggest hed be beating DBs to a point that he would be getting more opportunities/targets by force.
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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle View Post
    Right, so he'll be with Pitt this year. He has no option. Not sure if I'm missing your point
    We are talking about 2013, not 2012.





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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    The only way he is not with Pitt this year is if they can find someone to trade for him. But that team will also have to sign him so Pitt won't get much. I am calling a 3rd at the most. You may get a desperate team to give a 2nd.

    If he is on Pitt he sits out till week 12 then plays the last 6 games And becomes a Ufa.


    I do agree now that 1st round picks are traded for players entering their final year or in their final year because no team will trade a productive player in the middle of their fair contract unless they get offered 2 1sts or something. Then it is almost to hard to pass up





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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by psuasskicker View Post
    Well then you'll need to consider Miami as part of that pass heavy offense as well as their pass:run ratio was over one, which still invalidates the point you were trying to make. If that's your definition, then literally every offense last year was a pass-heavy offense except for the Texans and the Broncos, as those were the only two that had designed runs more than designed passes.

    So pretty much, regardless what your intention was of stating it, your point isn't valid. Yes, the Steelers did pass a higher percent of the time than the Dolphins did. But it wasn't by much. And it's not really accurate in any way to say that the Steelers are a pass-happy team, which you at the very least implied.



    That's not an argument for WHY he's better. That's an argument THAT he's better. I don't care that you think he is better, I already know you do. Why is being bigger and stronger better than faster and more technically precise? Why is being a better red zone presence (which I can give you plenty of statistical indicators which shows that's actually not true, but realistically all you need to do is look at #TDs vs # passes thrown to each in the red zone to see how wildly inaccurate a statement that is) better than being excellent all over the field? Why do Marshall's characteristics allow him to add more to an offense than Wallace's? You haven't made an argument for why he's better.



    First, I didn't say he should have been more productive. I simply argued he wouldn't have been as productive as Wallace if Wallace had the same QB.

    Second, you certainly can measure it. You baseline all NFL players to come up with average performance at a position, then you measure the player's performance against that average, and come up with how well that player would have performed with better or worse. This is what DVOA does...read up on it if you want to know more about it, I'm not re-explaining it here...I already linked it for you.

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    You can't throw a performance against Boller and a performance against Aaron Rodgers, into a vacuum, come up with an average, and then base performances off of that average to determine who is better than who. There are too many intangible variables to consider.
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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoeFlaccoShow View Post
    Sorry to burst your bubble, but 26 yr old 1200 yd receivers on the open market get paid. They are available....hardly ever.

    And he won't be sitting out the whole year, he can't. He will play the last 6 games and playoffs and will have plenty of suitors in 2013, believe that.
    I doubt Wallace hits the market for at least 1 more season after this. By signing Brown they've freed up the opportunity to use the franchise tag on Wallace next year. It'll be expensive, but possible and it will keep Wallace in Pittsburgh for at least 1 more season.

    I know the Steelers WANT to sign him long term, but financially I don't think they could without really limiting their future. They really have very little depth at WR right now. I can't believe I'm saying this, but if Wallace doesn't play (for whatever reason) I think I like the Ravens' receiver depth better...

    Antonio Brown
    Emmanuel Sanders
    Jericho Cotchery

    That's not a bad top 3 although Brown is the only one who has proven to be an effective starter. Sanders has upside, but hasn't done nearly what Brown has done. Cotchery is old, slow, and more of a slot guy.

    Marquis Maze - good college player, but probably will be a ST's guy in the NFL if he catches on with a team. He's 5'8".
    Derrick Williams - couldn't hang with Detroit and it's not like Detroit has been a beacon of talented receivers outside of Megatron.
    Tyler Beller - who?
    Toney Clemons - big possession guy out of Colorado (6'2" 220lbs). Might make the team as the 5th or 6th WR.
    David Gilreath - decent college reciver...very undersized though. He's like 165lbs and he's not overly fast either.
    Juamorris Stewart - who?
    Jimmy Young - Not a bad depth receiver/project guy to have. Decent player at TCU.

    So, realistically, IF Mike Wallace sits out you're looking at a very underwhelming WR unit.

    IMO, they don't have a choice but to try and work something out with Wallace otherwise their passing offense is going to be difficult to work with just from a talent perspective. I can't believe they aren't considering Plax or even TO just for some depth.
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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by wickedsolo View Post
    I doubt Wallace hits the market for at least 1 more season after this. By signing Brown they've freed up the opportunity to use the franchise tag on Wallace next year. It'll be expensive, but possible and it will keep Wallace in Pittsburgh for at least 1 more season.

    I know the Steelers WANT to sign him long term, but financially I don't think they could without really limiting their future. They really have very little depth at WR right now. I can't believe I'm saying this, but if Wallace doesn't play (for whatever reason) I think I like the Ravens' receiver depth better...

    Antonio Brown
    Emmanuel Sanders
    Jericho Cotchery

    That's not a bad top 3 although Brown is the only one who has proven to be an effective starter. Sanders has upside, but hasn't done nearly what Brown has done. Cotchery is old, slow, and more of a slot guy.

    Marquis Maze - good college player, but probably will be a ST's guy in the NFL if he catches on with a team. He's 5'8".
    Derrick Williams - couldn't hang with Detroit and it's not like Detroit has been a beacon of talented receivers outside of Megatron.
    Tyler Beller - who?
    Toney Clemons - big possession guy out of Colorado (6'2" 220lbs). Might make the team as the 5th or 6th WR.
    David Gilreath - decent college reciver...very undersized though. He's like 165lbs and he's not overly fast either.
    Juamorris Stewart - who?
    Jimmy Young - Not a bad depth receiver/project guy to have. Decent player at TCU.

    So, realistically, IF Mike Wallace sits out you're looking at a very underwhelming WR unit.

    IMO, they don't have a choice but to try and work something out with Wallace otherwise their passing offense is going to be difficult to work with just from a talent perspective. I can't believe they aren't considering Plax or even TO just for some depth.
    Wicked, they don't have the money to franchise him.

    Trust me on this one. They are going to be hard pressed to field a team with how bad the cap situation is, it is unlike anything I have ever seen before. Instead of making some tough choices this year, they kicked the can down the road to 2013 and it is flat out ugly the position they are in next year. They counted on the cap going up and it is staying flat.

    Right now they have 31 players for 2013 taking up 125 million. 31!! They have restructured to the hilt the past 2 years and can't even release a lot of players to save big because the dead money will negate the savings......from all the restructuring.

    http://steelersspreadsheet.wordpress.com/

    Only way they would have money to franchise Wallace is a straight purge ala 2002 Ravens. Honestly they might have to do that even without Wallace it is that bad.

    I might write up a detailed article sometime soon to explain it a little better and go player by player, and how they got in this position. They sold out the past two years to keep their core together, and they are going to be paying for it dearly in 2013.





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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by wickedsolo View Post
    I doubt Wallace hits the market for at least 1 more season after this. By signing Brown they've freed up the opportunity to use the franchise tag on Wallace next year. It'll be expensive, but possible and it will keep Wallace in Pittsburgh for at least 1 more season.

    I know the Steelers WANT to sign him long term, but financially I don't think they could without really limiting their future. They really have very little depth at WR right now. I can't believe I'm saying this, but if Wallace doesn't play (for whatever reason) I think I like the Ravens' receiver depth better...

    Antonio Brown
    Emmanuel Sanders
    Jericho Cotchery

    That's not a bad top 3 although Brown is the only one who has proven to be an effective starter. Sanders has upside, but hasn't done nearly what Brown has done. Cotchery is old, slow, and more of a slot guy.

    Marquis Maze - good college player, but probably will be a ST's guy in the NFL if he catches on with a team. He's 5'8".
    Derrick Williams - couldn't hang with Detroit and it's not like Detroit has been a beacon of talented receivers outside of Megatron.
    Tyler Beller - who?
    Toney Clemons - big possession guy out of Colorado (6'2" 220lbs). Might make the team as the 5th or 6th WR.
    David Gilreath - decent college reciver...very undersized though. He's like 165lbs and he's not overly fast either.
    Juamorris Stewart - who?
    Jimmy Young - Not a bad depth receiver/project guy to have. Decent player at TCU.

    So, realistically, IF Mike Wallace sits out you're looking at a very underwhelming WR unit.

    IMO, they don't have a choice but to try and work something out with Wallace otherwise their passing offense is going to be difficult to work with just from a talent perspective. I can't believe they aren't considering Plax or even TO just for some depth.
    Wicked, they don't have the money to franchise him.

    Trust me on this one. They are going to be hard pressed to field a team with how bad the cap situation is, it is unlike anything I have ever seen before. Instead of making some tough choices this year, they kicked the can down the road to 2013 and it is flat out ugly the position they are in next year. They counted on the cap going up and it is staying flat.

    Right now they have 31 players for 2013 taking up 125 million. 31!! They have restructured to the hilt the past 2 years and can't even release a lot of players to save big because the dead money will negate the savings......from all the restructuring.

    http://steelersspreadsheet.wordpress.com/

    Only way they would have money to franchise Wallace is a straight purge ala 2002 Ravens. Honestly they might have to do that even without Wallace it is that bad.

    I might write up a detailed article sometime soon to explain it a little better and go player by player, and how they got in this position. They sold out the past two years to keep their core together, and they are going to be paying for it dearly in 2013.





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    Re: Steelers Ink Antonio Brown

    Quote Originally Posted by TheJoeFlaccoShow View Post
    Wicked, they don't have the money to franchise him.

    Trust me on this one. They are going to be hard pressed to field a team with how bad the cap situation is, it is unlike anything I have ever seen before. Instead of making some tough choices this year, they kicked the can down the road to 2013 and it is flat out ugly the position they are in next year. They counted on the cap going up and it is staying flat.

    Right now they have 31 players for 2013 taking up 125 million. 31!! They have restructured to the hilt the past 2 years and can't even release a lot of players to save big because the dead money will negate the savings......from all the restructuring.

    http://steelersspreadsheet.wordpress.com/

    Only way they would have money to franchise Wallace is a straight purge ala 2002 Ravens. Honestly they might have to do that even without Wallace it is that bad.

    I might write up a detailed article sometime soon to explain it a little better and go player by player, and how they got in this position. They sold out the past two years to keep their core together, and they are going to be paying for it dearly in 2013.
    From the numbers youre posting i think that much is clear. Its not about want as wicked stated, clearly theyd rather have him than not, its about ability to actually do it. I really thought theyd have to purge this year, luckily they used the rfa tender as opposed to franchise, gambling nobody would spend a first for him correctly. They certainly did mortgage their future though with those restructures. Im not sure who our cap guy is but im thankful that we never do that so we can be consistent year in year out and keep the window open longer. Please do post the blog here, its interesting the differences in how were run and whos possibly getting axe, besides harrison who seems pretty likely.
    -JAB





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