Friday, July 17, 2015

Can Mike Wallace Return To Greatness in 2015?


Former Pro-Bowl receiver Mike Wallace was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in March, one month before the NFL draft, for a fifth-round draft pick, after spending the past two seasons in Miami with the Dolphins.  In 2014, Wallace had 67 receptions, 862 yards receiving and tied his career-high touchdowns receptions with 10.

Wallace, who will be 29 before the start of the 2015 season, is going to be making a transition from an offense that was centered around the passing game, to an offense centered more around the running game. With running back, Adrian Peterson returning to the Vikings' offense it'll be the first time since Wallace left Pittsburgh that he'll be in an offense that doesn't focus on him as the primary target.  

Wallace is going into a situation that may fit his vertical style of play better, in the Norv Turner offense. Wallace is still young and has a lot in his tank. If Wallace can develop a chemistry with the second-year quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater, it could mean trouble for the defending-NFC North champions, Green Bay Packers.

Wallace has had at least 60 receptions in the past five seasons. However, every year since 2010, he [Wallace] has lost production in yards per reception and hasn't had an 1,000-yard receiving season since 2011. In 2014, he only had one 100-yard performance the entire season ( 12/14 @ New England).  

I believe that Wallace is going to be back in top form in 2015 ... but only time will tell.

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