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The Steel Mill | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — The Steelers were so enamored with Syracuse strong safety Shamarko Thomas that they were willing to give up a 2014 third-round pick in order to jump into the third round to draft him. With the Steelers likely to get a third-round compensatory pick next year for the loss of Mike Wallace, it made getting rid [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers April 27, 2013

Steelers select Oregon State WR Markus Wheaton in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft

Behind the Steel Curtain — It's really hard to not make comparisons between former Steelers WR Mike Wallace and Steelers third round pick, Markus Wheaton. MW. MW. Fast. Fast. Wallace was the 84th pick in the 2009 Draft. Wheaton is the 79th pick of the 2013 Draft. If that's all it takes, the Steelers may as well give him the number 17. Oddly though, NFL.com's scouting profile on him lists Antonio Brown, and not the former No. 17, as a comparable. Wheaton, a highly productive and quick and very fast receiver from Oregon State, had a great collegiate career. Racking up 227 receptions for 2,994 yards and 16 receivin...

Pittsburgh Steelers April 26, 2013

What type of wide receiver will the Steelers be looking for during the rest of the draft?

Behind the Steel Curtain — It has become a cliche to say that Mike Wallace can take the top off a defense. We all know that Wallace is fast, and the threat of him stretching the field vertically certainly causes strain on a defense. However, even with that threat, the Steelers' offense has not been able to consistently produce a lot of points and a lot of big plays. Playing wide receiver means a lot more than being able to run fast. Moreover, it means a lot more than being able to run good routes. I'm not saying that those things are not important or not nice to have. Instead, what I am saying is that there...

Pittsburgh Steelers April 26, 2013

Davone Bess, man on the outs, on the trade block

Dolphins In Depth | Miami Herald — The first thing everyone thought when the Dolphins re-signed Brian Hartline and added receivers Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson was that Davone Bess was on the outs. The Dolphins denied it. When coach Joe Philbin was asked if Bess was...

Miami Dolphins April 24, 2013

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Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 4/23/13

The Phinsider — DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS: Dolphins' Mike Wallace already impressing Ryan Tannehill - CBSSports.comNew Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace hasn't been Ryan Tannehill's teammate for long, but Wallace is already impressing his new quarterback, "I'm excited from what I've seen so far," Tannehill said. DOLPHINS TIGHT ENDS: Keller: I Can't Wait To Play Against The JetsNew TE joined WR Hartline and SVP Claudia Lezcano on conference call. DOLPHINS OFFENSIVE LINE: Dolphins willing to meet Branden Albert's demands - NFL.comThe Miami Dolphins have their eye on Kansas City Chiefs left tackl...

Miami Dolphins April 23, 2013

Taylor can fit right in

Boston Herald — He doesn’t fit the profile in terms of being that tall, physical cornerback who can man up and go toe-to-toe in press coverage with the AFC’s elite receivers such as Miami’s Mike Wallace, Baltimore’s Torrey Smith or Denver’s Demaryius Thomas.But the more you watch Jamar Taylor, the more he grows on you. The more you learn about the Boise State corner, the more you’re likely to want him on your team.

New England Patriots April 22, 2013

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger talks about playing without WR Mike Wallace

FFToolbox.com — The Steelers really had no chance of re-signing wide receiver Mike Wallace, but the sting of not having him on the Heinz Field turf will be felt for a while. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger understands this. "People don't realize how important it is to have a guy with [Wallace's] ability on the football field and the guy who is probably going to notice it the most right from the get-go is Antonio Brown," Roethlisberger said in a radio interview Friday. "Safeties have to respect Mike's speed. Cornerbacks and the defense are scheming to stop Mike Wallace going deep. It opens us other receivers, s...

April 20, 2013

Hartline still expects big role

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Dolphins added Mike Wallace, Brandon Gibson and Dustin Keller this offseason, but receiver Brian Hartline doesn't expect his role to change. Hartline projects to be the No. 2 receiver in Miami this season behind Wallace. "I’m just going to keep playing the way I play," Hartline said in an interview with CBSSports.com. "The coaches will put me in position to make plays. As long as we’re winning football games, that’s all that matters. Hopefully I’ll get some opportunities. And when the opportunities come I’ll make some plays."

April 16, 2013

Dolphins | Mike Wallace reports

KFFL — Miami Dolphins WR Mike Wallace reported for voluntary workouts Monday, April 15.

April 15, 2013

Monday notebook: Miami Dolphins offseason program begins today; final day to register to vote for Miami-Dade stadium referendum

The Daily Dolphin | Palm Beach Post — A couple of Dolphins notes to kickstart your week: 1. Dolphins offseason program starts today. Mike Wallace, the Dolphins’ new $30 million receiver, sent out a tweet this morning: “Up early and ready to get it.” That’s because the Dolphins’ 2013 season officially begins today as the team opens its 9-week offseason workout program. Most of the workouts are voluntary, but most of the players reported at 7:30 a.m. today to meet their coaches and begin training for next season. Some players receive bonuses for showing up to the workouts — Wallace, for example, gets an extra $50,000 — but for the l...

Miami Dolphins April 15, 2013

Ed Werder expects Steelers to match Patriots offer to Emmanuel Sanders

Behind the Steel Curtain — Just because Emmanuel Sanders signed an offer sheet from the New England Patriots, does not mean the Pittsburgh Steelers will let him go without a fight. At least Ed Werder thinks so. Expect Steelers to match Patriots offer sheet and retain WR Emmanual Sanders. He's vital after loss of Mike Wallace and offer easy to match — Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) April 10, 2013 Werder has a valid point. The loss of Mike Wallace in free-agency already pushed Sanders and fellow young money man Antonio Brown into elevated roles with the team by default. Sanders departure will only increase the p...

Pittsburgh Steelers April 10, 2013

Steelers shouldn’t match New England’s offer to Sanders

The Steel Mill | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — Mark Kaboly  |  Tribune-Review   The New England Patriots signed restricted free agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet on Wednesday forcing the Steelers into a pretty difficult to decision — either match the one-year offer or lose a second starting receiver within a month (Mike Wallace signed with the Dolphins on the [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers April 10, 2013

Steelers’ Emmanuel Sanders signs offer sheet with Patriots

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — By Alan Robinson, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe Steelers, already without top receiver Mike Wallace after he signed with the Dolphins as a free agent, now could lose No. 3 receiver Emmanuel ...

Pittsburgh Steelers April 10, 2013

The Fab Five: Miami's Top Targets at Pick #12

The Phinsider — This has easily been the wildest Miami Dolphins offseason that I can remember. By bringing in big names like Mike Wallace and Brent Grimes, this shows that this team is ready to win NOW. But, it's the signing of guys like Dannell Ellerbe, Philip Wheeler, and Lance Louis, that shows that sometimes we really don't know what's going on in the mind of GM Jeff Ireland. Make no mistake... there are a plethora of options to explore in the upcoming draft. From trading up, to trading down, to trading to next year's draft alltogether, we could all be stunned in a few weeks on what direction we g...

Miami Dolphins April 8, 2013

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 4/7/13

The Phinsider — DOLPHINS OFFSEASON: Dolphins Report: Assessing the offseason moves of the AFC East... | www.palmbeachpost.comThe Dolphins, by signing high-profile receiver Mike Wallace and getting younger and faster on both sides of the ball, have had — on paper — the most successful offseason in the NFL. DOLPHINS 2013 DRAFT: Source: S Kenny Vaccaro to visit Dolphins - AFC East Blog - ESPNThe Miami Dolphins are scheduled to meet with University of Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro before the NFL draft, a source tells ESPN.com's AFC East blog. Armando Salguero: Horizontal approach means Miami Dolphi...

Miami Dolphins April 6, 2013

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    The Miami Dolphins brought in former Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace this offseason in an effort to add a vertical element to their offense. Based on the arm strength of Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, Wallace feels that vertical element can come quickly. He feels Tannehill migh have an edge over Roethlisberger in that regard. Today on BTSC: McClain retires Leadership at OTAs Steelers rookies Preseason schedule Harrison a 'Massage Whore' He also feels Tannehill can duplicate Roethlisberger's winning ways as well, according to Orlando Sun-Sentinel reporter Chris Perkins. ...
  • Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 5/16/13
    DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS: Mike Wallace -- Ryan Tannehill of Miami Dolphins can be as good as Ben Roethlisberger - ESPNWhen Mike Wallace left the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign with the Miami Dolphins he also went from catching passes from a veteran Super Bowl champion to a quarterback entering his second season in the NFL. Dolphins take flyer on QB Aaron Corp | Miami Dolphins In DepthAaron Corp is not what I'd call a buyer. You know, the athletes that get signed by a team and because they know they're going to be around for a few years they put down roots and buy a home.... DOLPHINS ...
  • Hartline ranks Dolphins' WRs as top in AFC East; Is he wrong?
    The Miami Dolphins have had a crazy offseason. The team signed wide receivers Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson, along with tight end Dustin Keller, in free agency. Miami also brought back their leading receiver from last year, re-signing Brian Hartline to a five year contract. The whole passing game is an advantage of ours. -Brian Hartline On Monday, Hartline appeared on NFL AM, discussing the changes around Davie this year, from the logo change to the roster moves. One of the things that caught a lot of headlines was a question posed to Hartline, specifically, is the Dolphins'...
  • Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill talks Mike Wallace, Improving in 2013
    Over the weekend, there was a lot of coverage on Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill discussing one of his first throwing sessions with wide receiver Mike Wallace, who joined the team in free agency this year, started by a report from the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson. Tannehill and the receivers were going at half speed during the first part of the session, but Wallace appeared to be running full speed. He's the fastest guy I've ever thrown to. It's exciting. -Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill on WR Mike Wallace After one of the plays, Tannehill told Wallace that he should slow d...
  • Dolphins Ryan Tannehill is excited after practicing with Mike Wallace
    Hearing a quarterback gush over a receiver isn't exactly rare, especially when the quarterback is speaking in front of a mass of microphones and digital recorders. The "man bites dog" version of the story would be something to the effect of "oh, he's terrible. Way slower than I thought, what was waste." Today on BTSC: Steelers/Ravens rivalry Wallace in Miami Bell vs. Brown Clark high on Steelers draft In the case of Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill, he's going with the former, tried-and-true approach. And with little reason to think he's being insincere, if not a little annoye...
  • Charles Woodson: Dolphins'
    It took mere minutes for the Dolphins to make their first splash of the offseason, bringing in receiver Mike Wallace. Not long after, GM Jeff Ireland went younger and faster in completely revamping the linebacking corps. After that, a few solid depth players were brought in that could also make a major impact. Cornerback Brent Grimes was brought in on a one-year deal, that depending on his health, could be worth gold for this team in the long run. Then came the draft. Miami continued to turn heads by trading up for who they felt was the best defensive player in college football. Dion J...
  • Steelers' offense must repeat last year’s reading assignment
    Apparently what Steeler Nation should have focused on was not certain plays or injuries, but the offensive skill players themselves. Much has already been written about fractures in the locker room, and a lack of focus on the field, and many have taken the opportunity given by Mike Wallace's departure via free agency to demonize him and blame him for being if not the culprit, then a contributory source of the perceived problems in the locker room. Teammate: 'Woodley wasn't in shape last year, he was awful' Unnamed teammate critical of Woodley After the season, there was much in...
  • Steelers rookie minicamp: Markus Wheaton adds a different dimension to Steelers passing attack
    Steelers third round pick Markus Wheaton will no doubt draw comparisons to former Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace due to his outstanding long speed. We've mentioned how he's more than that, though. Imagine that, a receiver who's more than just deep speed. Wallace can't be replaced, but the dynamic of the Steelers offense can be changed for the better. As the Steelers rookie camp is underway in Pittsburgh, Wheaton could be the rookie who receives the most playing time this season, largely due to his skill and precision on slant and dig routes. On BTSC: Rookie minicamp begins Holdi...