His contract would be 4-5 times higher than a rookie WR drafted with the pick one would have to give the Steelers if they did not match the offer sheet you signed Wallace to.
He means Wallace will eventually sign his tender for 1 yr, then next off season get a big multi-year contract as a UFA.
10 years ago maybe. But just like rookie QB's, the NFL is different. The rules are different. Wide Receivers like Blackmon and Floyd should have no problems adjusting to the NFL quickly.
There are always exceptions Clean.... Blackmon has a good shot at putting up that type of production but were not in position to get him. Regardless those types of rookies are few and far between. Fact is though that if your a team planning to fill your top spot on any unit with a rookie your planning on a wing and a prayer. Like counting on paying your monthly bills with lottery tickets or stock market gambles. The Falcons didn't trade Roddy White prior to drafting Julio Jones leaving him as their only serious weapon in the unit. Yes Marshall forced this hole by being an idiot. That's the why this hole was created. The why dosen't change or make the situation were in any easier. No need for everyone to keep sugar coating it. We had to create yet another hole and one that we will not likely be able to fill next year.
