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I doubt they would even think about bringing Mason back. They drafted Smith in the 2nd round and Doss in the 4th round to replace him.
The Ravens are trying to vie for a Super Bowl - no way do they go in *hoping* these draft picks pan out, if they don't sign Mason they'll bring someone else, and if not, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot.
He is there #1 WR...why would a very competitive team cut him and roll a couple rookies out there?Mason still has plenty of game left.
Boldin is their #1 and they need somebody who can legitimately stretch the field. Mason can't do that and he isn't half as good as Boldin at this stage of his career. I doubt they bring him back.
They will still have Boldin and Housh as veteran forces. Again, they need someone who can pull the top off a defense. It was painfully obvious that a deep threat was the glaring need on that team last year.
Housh won't be back and Mason has more left.They do need a deep threat obviously.
I'm not sure what team you were watching last year but Mason is still a very good NFL WR. If there were getting rid of one of those guys for good it would be Housh.
No he's not. He's nowhere near a WR #1 anymore (See Donald Driver).
Personally, I don't think they need either of Mason or Housh. If Boldin can get a little more room to work underneath because a speedy deep threat is keeping the DBs honest then I think the enter offense benefits. Boldin and Rice will be the primary pass catchers either way.
IMO It'd be borderline moronic for a contending team (and little prep time with lockout) not to bring back a veteran that still can play, as their #3 WR.I may be more amendable to seeing what the rookies got with full OTA's, but that's not the case. I think with Mason as your #3, you give the rooks the season to digest the playbook. Maybe they get it by year's end -- and they push Mason aside (doubtful IMO). Year 2, you give them a full OTA & Mason's likely out of the picture.
Where did I ever say Mason didn't play well last year? I simply pointed out that he is not what that offense needs so long as they have Boldin, who offers the same type of skills only much better. I hope Balt does bring either Mason or Housh back to line up opposite Boldin. I'm a Steeler fan and I don't think it makes them better.
Mason could easily catch on with another team as a WR2. Some of those teams may in fact be contenders. Why would he be so eager to just sign back on with Balt on the cheap? I just don't see it happening.
I was stating that he is Baltimores WR #1 he was certainly targeted more than Boldin in the second half last year. Here is an experts take
He's not looking like much of an expert today. Clearly your team is in trouble if Derrick Mason is your leading WR. Oh, and by the way Boldin had trouble beating double coverage. He's better when someone better than him lines up on the other side. Mason is nothing more than a possession WR.
....or Sidney RiceRegarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see.
Heap looks done to me, anyone else?
This would be a disastrous move...saysthestillerfan....or Sidney RiceRegarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see.
Those guys are past their time to help them win now. They are bit players that can be replaced rather easily.
Sidney Rice possibly, but I'll stick with Smith. Rice I think will have more suitors and will want to hear all offers first. I guess my point is for TheWick and others to forget about losing ancient Mason and worrying that a rookie will have to come in. Ozzie Newsome is smarter than that, and knows what he's doing. Trust him.....or Sidney RiceRegarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see.
What about the 10 catches in the playoff game vs KC looked done? He's past his prime, he's injury prone, but he's not done.
That would make a hell of a lot more sense. I'll shut up now.Sidney Rice possibly, but I'll stick with Smith. Rice I think will have more suitors and will want to hear all offers first. I guess my point is for TheWick and others to forget about losing ancient Mason and worrying that a rookie will have to come in. Ozzie Newsome is smarter than that, and knows what he's doing. Trust him.....or Sidney RiceRegarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see.
I don't know why you would say that. He had a solid season last year and added 13/150/1 in two playoff games. He only had 40 receptions during the year but that was due to him missing 3 games + the Raves basically used him as their deep man (he averaged 15 y/c last year which is well over his 11.8 career mark).They must have someone else in mind for this receiving corps to cut heap and Mason. Renegotiating is the usual tack if you want to bring back veterans- cutting them on the first day is more like "we are giving you the best chance to sign elsewhere". I don't think anyone is surprised by McGahee getting cut.
Isn't there more money to spend now? I believe they just saved 18+ million. Plus isn't there something in the new CBA where they have to spend the extra cap instead of pocketing it?
Steve Smith does make perfect sense. I'm not feeling Miller in Baltimore though. Dickson and Pitta will be just fine. They are obviously clearing cap space for a big more or 2. Adding Nnamdi Asomugha would be a monster move if they can pull it off.
I was just thinking the same thing. Of course, it would turn into another case of the Cards signing a guy past their prime, but at least we would have a semi-legit threat at the TE position.
That plus he would instantly be their best blocking o-lineman.
I think this is the play Balt is ultimately after, Asomugha. That would be HUGE for a team like them. Asomugha would put them over the top as the best D in the NFL IMO. I don't know if they are going to be able to pull it off but this is why they are clearing space if you ask me.
Seems a reasonable bridge to Housler for a year or two.
I think they go after Awesome Roy at corner.I think they'll find a cheaper deep threat. [one of the guys above -- Smith trade or perhaps Burress (though that'd be a leap of faith to expect much from him)]
....or Sidney RiceRegarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see.
There have been deals made already during the lockout. If you think otherwise, #iwantwhatyouvebeendrinking.
Ozzie Newsome has a pretty lousy track record with WRs...
If the deal was done during the lockout it was more likely a trade than a signing. A lot of perliminary stuff might have been negotiated but agents want as much negotiating as competition drives up prices for players.....or Sidney RiceRegarding Mason, don't you guys see the handwriting on the wall?They already have a deal all set for Steve Smith Carolina. Just wait til tomorrow and see.
