Derrick Mason signs with the Jets (1 Viewer)

[identikit]

from Adam:

Wide Receiver Derrick Mason has decided he will sign with the New York Jets.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really.

I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

 

[Unwrittenlaw]

Who's the #2? Burress or Mason?

 

[nysportsfan]

Who's the #2? Burress or Mason?

Up in the air, but I think Mason at this point. Burress is two years removed and is currently sidelined.

 

[Mark Wimer]

Who's the #2? Burress or Mason?

Up in the air, but I think Mason at this point. Burress is two years removed and is currently sidelined.

I think Burress' gimpy ankle led to this signing in part. Burress will take time to get back to "football shape" - Burress may become an increasingly-involved player as the year goes along, but I think to start we see Mason and Holmes as the starters, with Burress #3 in September.

 

[Mark Wimer]

Who's the #2? Burress or Mason?

Up in the air, but I think Mason at this point. Burress is two years removed and is currently sidelined.

I think Burress' gimpy ankle led to this signing in part. Burress will take time to get back to "football shape" - Burress may become an increasingly-involved player as the year goes along, but I think to start we see Mason and Holmes as the starters, with Burress #3 in September.

Oh, and I think Mason's presence hammers Dustin Keller's fantasy value

 

[Couch Potato]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really. I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance. Heap did, Kelly Gregg did, McGahee did, and Mason did.:finger to ravens:

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

I'm surprised he chose the Jets over the Titans. He'd be the unquestioned #2 WR in Tennessee, he'd arguably have a better QB throwing to him, and he'd get to retire with the team he's played most of his career for.

 

[ROCKET]

I'm surprised he chose the Jets over the Titans. He'd be the unquestioned #2 WR in Tennessee, he'd arguably have a better QB throwing to him, and he'd get to retire with the team he's played most of his career for.

Surprised he chose the Jets over Titans, why? The fact he has never won a SB ring might have alot to do with his decision. Tenn is a mess right now, why would he want to finish his career there?

 

[identikit]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really. I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance. Heap did, Kelly Gregg did, McGahee did, and Mason did.:finger to ravens:

I'm sure that's exactly how the Ravens phrased it.

 

[Cleat Spike]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really. I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance. Heap did, Kelly Gregg did, McGahee did, and Mason did.:finger to ravens:

I'm sure that's exactly how the Ravens phrased it.

Well what else is cutting them saying then? These guys were the first players to be cut announced in the league, even before cuts could officially be made. He's right...4 cut, 4 gone somewhere else? Didn't need to phrase anything...as they say actions speak............

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really.

I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance.

Yes I'm sure that's what they 'essentially said'. Couldn't be that they didn't think he just wasn't worth his 2011 salary right?? And they're essentially right -- he wasn't.

 

[Sebowski]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really.

I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance.

Yes I'm sure that's what they 'essentially said'. Couldn't be that they didn't think he just wasn't worth his 2011 salary right?? And they're essentially right -- he wasn't.

Ray Rice isn't worth his 2011 salary either. He's worth 4x it.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really.

I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance.

Yes I'm sure that's what they 'essentially said'. Couldn't be that they didn't think he just wasn't worth his 2011 salary right?? And they're essentially right -- he wasn't.

Ray Rice isn't worth his 2011 salary either. He's worth 4x it.

And?

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really. I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance.

And the Ravens were right. Mason signs for vet minimum...

 

[Couch Potato]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really.

I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance.

And the Ravens were right. Mason signs for vet minimum...

Right about what guy? Someone else DID want him, that was the point. They weren't right about being able to get him back for less. And, according to Rex Ryan (at least according to this Rotoworld report), the Ravens likely offered him more, but he took less to sign elsewhere. They handled things with disrespect and he said eff you. This was the same Ravens that begged him not to retire a few years ago because they needed him so much. But when they want to save some bucks they dump his ### instead of negotiating with him. Well fine, but then don't try to get him back later. This guy did everything this organization asked of him and more.

Derrick Mason - WR - Jets

Jets signed WR Derrick Mason, formerly of the Ravens.

It's a surprising move, as not only is Mason moving on from his home for the past six years, but likely for less money than he could have made in Baltimore (at least according to Rex Ryan). His signing shouldn't necessarily affect Plaxico Burress' fantasy stock, but may cap Dustin Keller's, who was in for a boost in targets after the Jets cut Jerricho Cotchery. However, it's also possible Mason could be finished. The 37-year-old visibly lost a step in 2010, topping 80 yards receiving in a game only twice while managing just one catch in Baltimore's two playoff games.

So, Ravens were right about what? Not paying him his old salary? When teams want to reduce salary but keep a guy they renegotiate down, they don't just cut him and assume he'll come crawling back when there's no market for him. They got a little cute, and now don't have him back, and couldn't sign Floyd, and don't have a replacement yet. As of now they are starting a rookie, which would be fine if that was their plan, but obviously since they had contract offers out to both Mason and Floyd that wasn't their plan. So, right about what guy? Why don't you go back to your bathtub and stick with sudoku.

 

[identikit]

Not sure why he picked them over Baltimore really.

I don't think he breaks 500 yards in NYJ.

If a team cut me and essentially said "We can get you back on the cheap later because no one else will want you" I'd go anywhere else if I had the chance.

And the Ravens were right. Mason signs for vet minimum...

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

No one wanted Mason so he had to crawl to the Jets at the vet minimum.

Nice move Ravens. He looked done during the playoffs last year.

 

[Sweet Love]

As a Jets fan, if we can get more out of this signing than the Ravens did in 2010 with Housh, I will be happy...but I am not expecting much more.

 

[nysportsfan]

No one wanted Mason so he had to crawl to the Jets at the vet minimum. Nice move Ravens. He looked done during the playoffs last year.

Ok, I'm in Maine on vacation, so I'll take the stinky bait....What about the move helped the Ravens?

 

[Couch Potato]

No one wanted Mason so he had to crawl to the Jets at the vet minimum. Nice move Ravens. He looked done during the playoffs last year.

Ok, I'm in Maine on vacation, so I'll take the stinky bait....What about the move helped the Ravens?

Sudoku is a tool, that's all. He refuses to recognize that the Ravens, Titans, and Jets all offered him deals. All of this guy's posts are condescending and small minded. He's just sad.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

Mason saw Doss/Smith had passed him. Had a better shot for PT up against a guy that's spent the past 2 years in prison.

Had to be a tough pill to swallow when Harbaugh broke it to him. Doss/Smith had 1 less catch than Mason in last year's playoffs.

 

[identikit]

per theJetstream:

WR Derrick Mason (@deemason85) on accepting less $$ to play for #Jets: "No. 1 on my list was to win... and win quickly."

He could be right in picking the more 'ready-to-win' team. But just as likely he's not.

Sounds like sour grapes on Mason's part to me.