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This has to be satire/twilight zone stuff. Nobody can say with a straight face that they think Mason would ever be the guy in SF. Heck they did not even trust Eli to be the guy and has actually proven he can handle to workload of an RB1. If CMC and Eli both go down with catastrophic injuries, you honestly think they are going to give the reins to something called Jordan Mason? C'mon man.
Yes, probably roster clogger. See my previous post about who would you drop. Some comparable names with Mason and the only one from that list I see close to dropping over Mason is Spiller and I wouldn't do that either.
I think Mason is worth stashing if you have room, but having room is the problem for a lot of leagues. I would much rather stash other RBs over Mason to be honest.
The guy I'm referring to us just here to litter the thread. The rest of yall are good, carry on
I won't deny that, you're probably right.
I honestly can't fully remember. I'm pretty sure it was playing out like that. Still a long shot either way with Mason or TDP but if you are going to grab one my money would be on TDP.
Interesting. For me Tucker is the only one I certainly keep over Mason. Probably Evans too.
When did that happen?
Does that have anything to do with their respective roles on special teams?
Well, TDP hasn't even been on special teams, and Mason has, so I'd have to say it probably does something to do with it.
Has everything to do with it.
I gotta say, I'd EASILY drop Spiller or Abanikandi over Mason. Because of situation I'd probably not drop Evans or Tucker but even those guys haven't showed what Mason already has on an NFL field. If anyone forgot his numbers from 2022: 43 carries, 258 yards (6 YPC average) with a 55 yard run and 1 TD. Kid runs with power and yes, very limited burn, but has looked great when given a chance.
I'm not sure it is based on losing favor. Think it's due to redundancy. I actually think it's a positive he's not used for special teams.
I’m a believer in Abanikandi long term. I can’t say that about Mason.
My sincere apologies, it really was not my intention at all, but I can see how it came off that way. I was honestly curious about how/why this guy is getting so much attention. Again, I apologize and digress.
Ok, let's dive in then. Why do you think Mason is so terrible? Like HSG said, Mason has looked good when he's played. He's just behind a couple of guys who are better.
I don’t have an opinion one way or another between the two. My statement is that there are probably better dart throws out there.
That is certainly fair. There are large lump of these type of younger backs that have potential, hard to sort them out and decide who to try to hang onto.
My reasoning is because he had a really good camp. Coaches and players were singing his praises for the 2nd year jump he appeared to make, and Mason was having some fumbling issues at the time. I believe TDP will shine when given an opportunity.
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This is where I am at. From the looks of it, Mason has been active strictly because of Special Teams. When Eli went down last year, a very JAGgy Jeff Wilson was ahead of Mason in the pecking order. At that same time, Ty was also ahead of him. Now add CMC, and a "healthy" Eli, the unknown if Mason is actually ahead of Ty, the possibility that the 9ers run Deebo 15-20 times/game if CMC and Eli both go down, and the chance that the team signs someone like Fournette, or trades for a proven commodity, and you have no good reason to ever roster this guy. I see that he is owned owned in 2% of CBS leagues, and I am assuming these are predominantly leagues that have taxi-squads. I can not envision an owner rostering this guy in league that has reasonably sized rosters.
Jeff Wilson was very good for SF at the time, and was a good receiving RB. Mason was a UFDA rookie. RBs have to know not only the plays, but the protections as well, and Mason didn't have all that down, so there was no way he was gonna be ahead of any of the vets. And IIRC, TDP has never been above Mason on the depth chart.
Mason feels like the guy you hold onto because he could be amazing if only Mitchell & CMC were out of the way, but then tnat never happens and suddenly he’s a 27 y/o roster clogger while the 49ers draft yet another RB (or 3).
Nobody knows what would’ve happened if TDP didn’t get hurt. He was only out 3 weeks and never played as well as Mason. Mason averaged 6 yards a carry in clock killing mode
I still cannot figure out why others think Davis is the guy who would benefit if injuries occurred. Mason is a talented runner and a great lotto ticket imo.
I saw a run last night where he made a cut back to the left and looked great doing it. Anyone else see that run?
I can't speak for others, but I thought he would based on the camp he had. All reports said he took a big 2nd year step and looked great, while Mason had a few fumbles and drops.
If CMC went down, it wouldn't be Mason taking the load in the run game. It would be Deebo Samuel.
In the past yes, but with Deebo already dinged and Mason looking decent, maybe not so much if it were to happen soon
We don't really know what Mason is like catching passes out of the backfield and so forth. He only has one reception with the team. And that was this season, only targeted twice. If CMC went down you'd have to go with Deebo just for that reason since it's a big part of that offense.
That would be a brilliant move by Shanahan! Get one of your best wrs hurt playing rb after CMC goes down! In the past you would be right but Mason has gained a lot of trust since last year(his rookie year)
Both Mason & TDP were active on Sunday night and Mason was the clear #2. He saw his first touches in the first quarter and was pulled with 11 minutes left in the fourth. Presumably to rest him during a blowout.
I think it would be dumb. Sure, Samuel would get more rushes, but they still need him in the passing game and he's already banged up. Pure and simple it would be stupid for Shanahan to run Deebo Samuel into the ground should McCaffrey go down.
Might want to hold off on that victory lap, he has yet to do anything for any fantasy team.
I have always viewed him as the backup to the backup. Hopefully I am wrong.
