The Facts:
The spring holdout of Mike Wallace could be nothing compared to the potential absences at wide receiver a year from now when both Brown and Emmanuel Sanders find themselves in the same situation as restricted free agents. Wallace may be paving the way for the duo in his struggles to negotiate a long-term contract with the Steelers above the $2.74 million one-year contract tender he has declined to sign. Indeed, Brown said he is taking notes and learning from Wallace's actions, and he has come to a conclusion. "Whatever the case may be, I plan on being here," Brown said Thursday.
Reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
There is conjecture that one reason the Steelers and Wallace have not come to terms on a multiple-year contract is Brown, who nearly matched Wallace's production in the last season and joined him in the Pro Bowl. Whatever the Steelers might pay Wallace, that theory goes, would set the bar for what Brown -- and perhaps Sanders -- would expect in 2013. Brown started only three games but had a phenomenal second half of last season to finish with 69 receptions for 1,108 yards, just behind Wallace's team-leading 72 catches for 1,193 yards. ... In other words, we'll be watching for the resolution of Wallace's deal for more than just the obvious reason. Stay tuned.
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