You do understand Norv Turner offensive concepts don't you. It has never been a vertical game. Never. If you watch MINN, they have Wallace running drags, slants, come backs and outs.
Ineffectively, given his salary.....
He is on pace for 41 catches and 463 yards.
BTW, the "taking the top off of the defense" comment was a joke aimed at that crowd that was supporting that clown last season.