JetNation Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 On Wednesday New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Rex Ryan addressed the team’s trade of wide receiver Derrick Mason to the Houston Texans. Mike Tannenbaum On what precipitated the Derrick Mason trade… “Suffice to say, things didn’t work out on the field with Derrick. With that said, going back to what Rex (Ryan) addressed the other day, we were committed to try and make it work and get him to play better on the field, at a level that he was accustomed to and what we were expecting. We got an opportunity when Houston called yesterday. When we make these decisions, we look at a lot of things, obviously, the on-field performance of how he was playing, but the opportunity to get a draft choice. Obviously, a really big factor was the emergence of Jeremy Kerley and an opportunity to get him on the field in our three-receiver set. When we looked at all those factors last night, we’re always going to make the decisions that are best for us, and that’s the decision we arrived at.” On whether any off-the-field matters played a part in the Mason trade… “What’s been great for me working with Rex and Woody (Johnson) every day, I think the hallmark of our program is everyone has to be themselves. Clearly, that’s the environment we have here. What (Mason) said after the Baltimore game had nothing to do with the decision we made last night. Obviously, the performance on the field wasn’t where he had expected it to be or where we expected it to be. What our program stands for, I think it’s a disciplined program, but it’s also a program that lets guys be who they are, let their personalities come out. We’re always going to make decisions, what’s best for the team, based on what we thought was going to give us the best chance to win on the field.” On whether he’s surprised that a veteran like Mason did not catch on to the offense sooner… “Why he wasn’t successful on the field, there’s probably a lot of factors that do go into that. Suffice it to say, he just didn’t play at the level that he had hoped and we had hoped. Going back to what’s best for the team, getting Kerley on the field we saw as a real positive, and that’s why we made the decision. Also, from my perspective, when you run the team, you look at things like budgets and salary caps and potential for draft choices and what you could do with those, so there are other factors that go into it, but Kerley was obviously a big factor in this.” Rex Ryan Opening statement… “We made the trade, Derrick Mason going to Houston. (Here are a) just a few thoughts that I had on Derrick. I have a ton of respect for him, one of 18 receivers in the history of this game to go over 12,000 yards. He’s closing in on 1,000 receptions. I’ve always had a ton of respect for Derrick, and still do, as a player and a person. With that, though, we made the decision to move on from Derrick (and) trade him. I think that gives more opportunity. It shows we feel really good about (Jeremy) Kerley (and) what he did in that Patriot game. We saw it coming on the practice field. It was hard to ignore, the kind of plays he’s making, so we’re excited about Jeremy.” On what did not work with Mason… “I’m not sure. As we know, I’m on record, saying he’s going to catch 80 balls, because that’s the kind of respect I have for Derrick. I know the kind of player that I knew in Baltimore and here. (I was) excited to bring him in. It’s just one of those things. He was targeted 10 times in I think the Oakland game, a bunch of catches and things. He’s still got a lot of ability. I think what we saw on the practice field was that Jeremy Kerley, I think, has a lot of ability. When you look at it, even this past week, we wanted to feature Jeremy in there. He was impressive. He was targeted three times, three catches. You can run reverses, you can do different things with Jeremy. At the end of the day, Houston gave us a call, and we’re like, “You know what, let’s go with Jeremy.” And that’s what we did.” On the perception that there was turmoil between Mason and the coaching staff… “I thought I answered it back then. I had a private conversation with Derrick and it’ll remain that way, but he was not benched because of comments that he made in the media. That is not true.” On whether Mason bought in 100% to the program… “I mean, buying into what? Most guys want to play. In that particular game plan, we were much more— and you guys have all the numbers, I know you do—more regular personnel and two tight ends and things like that. Guys want to play. There’s no question. And then, when you look at it, Jeremy had the 18 reps, and I think, Derrick had six or seven reps I’m guessing, or something like that. It wasn’t that he wasn’t buying in. It was just that we saw a lot of Jeremy and we got excited about that.” On why he would give up on Mason after a slow start… “The one thing I wanted to make sure is clear (is) how much respect I have for Derrick. Always – before, during and after him being a Jet and everything else. As I’ve said, (he is) a tremendous player and a tremendous person, but we’re excited about moving forward with Jeremy. I don’t know how else I can tell you that. I think when you see him out there he’s doing a great job as a punt returner. He’s doing a great job as a third receiver.” My Take: There are two ways you can look at the Jets trading of Derrick Mason. The first point of view is that the Jets are trying to send a message to the locker room that bickering to the media is not going to be tolerated. All issues must be kept in house, especially when the team is struggling. The second point of view is that the Jets truly believe that Jeremy Kerley was outperforming Derrick Mason and the trade would give the team the ability to get the young playmaker on the field more often. Personally I think the trade is a case of addition by subtraction. Derrick Mason has struggled to fit into the Jets offense for a variety of reasons, which bothered both the player and the team. Mason’s frustrations from his poor performance more than likely carried over into the locker room, which is never good for a team, especially one with a young quarterback. At the same time Jeremy Kerley is an explosive playmaker, one who can add a new dimension to the offense, primarily out of the slot position. The Jets looked at Mason’s contributions/struggles as compared to his salary cap number and figured it was time for a change. Lets be honest anytime you trade a veteran player for a conditional seventh round pick it is nothing more than a player/salary dump. The team does have some depth issues at the wide receiver position but I am guessing Patrick Turner will get more reps and running back Joe McKnight will see more time as well. Jets sign Tevaseu to active roster; Campbell and Wilson to Practice Squad: On Wednesday the New York Jets announced that they have signed defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu to the active roster and wide receiver Michael Campbell and defensive back Tracy Wilson to the practice squad. Not for nothing but aren’t there any offensive lineman that can be brought in and groomed on the practice squad? </img></img> View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFan220 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 On the perception that there was turmoil between Mason and the coaching staff… “I thought I answered it back then. I had a private conversation with Derrick and it’ll remain that way, but he was not benched because of comments that he made in the media. That is not true.” I thought there was no conversation? Unless he is talking about something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I thought there was no conversation? Unless he is talking about something different? lol Mason was a problem... just about everyone said he would be... no shocker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 So Mason was not going to be the difference maker for us- on offense and was a disgruntled employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/burress_doesn_buy_mason_explanation_SjTP3n3T2wDUNRHqPXkBMO The headline is a misleading, since it blows Plax's quote a little bit out of proportion but it will be interesting to see how he reacts to media questions that are sure to come now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFan220 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 lol Mason was a problem... just about everyone said he would be... no shocker... I agree, once I heard he gave Flacco trouble during his rookie season I knew this was not going to work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Tannenbaum should hire Al Jazeera to do his PR. Much more credible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Bad as he was on the field, Mason is one guy who seemed to give his all. He never short armed anything and caught those slants when he knew he was going to get demolished by LBs. I don't have any confidence in Burress, Holmes or Keller making those plays with impending hits. Kerley seems good. Hopefully he can do the dirty work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Bottom line, if Mason was catching 60+ balls on this team his outspokenness would be tolerated. Once Kerley outplayed him, they didn't need a loudmouth 4th receiver bitching about playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightCash Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Wait... so was he or wasn't he playing at a level we expected and he expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ECURB Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 This season is going to be boom or bust... I hope there is some Boom on Monday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Bad as he was on the field, Mason is one guy who seemed to give his all. He never short armed anything and caught those slants when he knew he was going to get demolished by LBs. I don't have any confidence in Burress, Holmes or Keller making those plays with impending hits. Kerley seems good. Hopefully he can do the dirty work. he averaged like, two passes a game here. Totalled 115 yards through 5 games. WTF are you talking about, my friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 he averaged like, two passes a game here. Totalled 115 yards through 5 games. WTF are you talking about, my friend? I can't help it if you don't watch the games. Watch the Pats game. The one ball he caught was a slant dead into a LB waiting for the kill shot. The game was already over for all intents and (intensive) purposes. He caught the ball and got the first. The same play Keller wet his pants on with Ray Ray. The same play that Burress and Holmes have been short-arming all year and the same play that Braylon Edwards short armed his two years here. Mason did it in the preseason and for years in Baltimore. There is a reason that Edwards and Burress don't play the slot and Holmes body catches everything. They are pussies compared to Mason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I can't help it if you don't watch the games. Watch the Pats game. The one ball he caught was a slant dead into a LB waiting for the kill shot. The game was already over for all intents and (intensive) purposes. He caught the ball and got the first. The same play Keller wet his pants on with Ray Ray. The same play that Burress and Holmes have been short-arming all year and the same play that Braylon Edwards short armed his two years here. Mason did it in the preseason and for years in Baltimore. There is a reason that Edwards and Burress don't play the slot and Holmes body catches everything. They are pussies compared to Mason. ok but he cant get open anymore. so how many of his 13 total catches were of the daredevil type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 ok but he cant get open anymore. so how many of his 13 total catches were of the daredevil type? Actually most. I think that you find he is more than servicable with Schaub throwing him the ball. Especially if Johnson comes back. You do realize that your snotty "can't get open" bullsh*t is irrelevant to my point, don't you? You are more likely to get hit when you aren't wide open and it takes more balls to catch the ball over the middle. Watch Burress or Braylon catch the ball over the middle or on one of those slants and the take a dive as soon as they get it. Mason seemed fearless to me. Don't take this to mean that I am all worried about giving up Mason. I just think he added a dimension that I thought would help Sanchez. I'm not sure if any of the others will go over the middle as successful. I'm not sure that Sanchez was going to be able to take advantage of it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 On what did not work with Mason… “I’m not sure. As we know, I’m on record, saying he’s going to catch 80 balls, because that’s the kind of respect I have for Derrick. I know the kind of player that I knew in Baltimore and here. (I was) excited to bring him in. It’s just one of those things. He was targeted 10 times in I think the Oakland game, a bunch of catches and things. He’s still got a lot of ability. I think what we saw on the practice field was that Jeremy Kerley, I think, has a lot of ability. When you look at it, even this past week, we wanted to feature Jeremy in there. He was impressive. He was targeted three times, three catches. You can run reverses, you can do different things with Jeremy. At the end of the day, Houston gave us a call, and we’re like, “You know what, let’s go with Jeremy.” And that’s what we did.” here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Actually most. I think that you find he is more than servicable with Schaub throwing him the ball. Especially if Johnson comes back. You do realize that your snotty "can't get open" bullsh*t is irrelevant to my point, don't you? You are more likely to get hit when you aren't wide open and it takes more balls to catch the ball over the middle. Watch Burress or Braylon catch the ball over the middle or on one of those slants and the take a dive as soon as they get it. Mason seemed fearless to me. Don't take this to mean that I am all worried about giving up Mason. I just think he added a dimension that I thought would help Sanchez. I'm not sure if any of the others will go over the middle as successful. I'm not sure that Sanchez was going to be able to take advantage of it anyway. nothing snotty about my post. Mason got old quick. He's been hanging around the last two years on savvy and toughness. The Ravens had enough of him. We did too. I don't begrudge him his courage. He's just not the receiver we need at 37 yrs old. Especially if he's going to be getting hit over the middle. Kerley is the future and he's not a rental. Better to get him his reps sooner rather than later. Mason is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 nothing snotty about my post. Mason got old quick. He's been hanging around the last two years on savvy and toughness. The Ravens had enough of him. We did too. I don't begrudge him his courage. He's just not the receiver we need at 37 yrs old. Especially if he's going to be getting hit over the middle. Kerley is the future and he's not a rental. Better to get him his reps sooner rather than later. Mason is finished. Fair enough. Problem is that Burress has no courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 latest rumor The Jets shipped Derrick Mason to the Texans because they found him to be more trouble than he was worth. It was taking Mason awhile to learn Brian Schottenheimer's offense, but that didn't stop him from complaining about his lack of involvement in the passing game. Meanwhile, he was leaving after games to go to his Nashville home and returning Tuesday night, as he was allowed to do per his contract. He could have been using that time to get up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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