spjets Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 just heard it on WFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 just heard it on WFAN How much? Did the say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Ravens, Mason agree on 5-year deal Two-time Pro Bowl receiver will bolster offense By Jamison Hensley Sun Staff Originally published March 2, 2005, 3:06 PM EST The Ravens landed the impact receiver they desperately needed Tuesday afternoon, reaching a five-year agreement with Derrick Mason. A two-time Pro Bowl player, Mason was released by the Tennessee Titans for salary-cap reasons on Feb. 21. He is the front-line wide-out that the Ravens have lacked over the past three seasons in which they have ranked 27th (2002), 32nd (2003) and 31st (2004) in the NFL in passing. Last season, Mason made a career-best 96 catches while the Ravens' entire receiving corps pulled in 121 passes. Known for his consistency, he led the Titans in receptions the past four seasons, averaging 86 catches over that span. The only concerns are his age (he turned 31 last month) and his size (5 feet 10, 190 pounds). It is believed Mason selected the Ravens over the Jacksonville Jaguars, whose interest reportedly cooled over the past few days. Terms of the agreement were not immediately available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I'm trying to maintain my cool, but this better not be a sign of other teams moving fast while the Jets twiddle their thumbs Let's see how this unfolds, but I don't wanna see all of the FA's we desire start dropping like flies ... ELSEWHERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Who's next on our wish list? Burress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 FIVE-year deal for a 31 year-old? Glad we passed on this one. Another dumb move from the Ravens' front office that was once so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 FIVE-year deal for a 31 year-old? Glad we passed on this one. Another dumb move from the Ravens' front office that was once so good. Maybe true, Troll. But does this non-activity by the Jets remind you of a certain baseball team over the winter that we're both fans of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Not yet, man. The Jets need to wait a few more weeks before it reaches that level. And then keep Doug Brien instead of looking for a more reliable kicker (closer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I'm trying to maintain my cool, but this better not be a sign of other teams moving fast while the Jets twiddle their thumbs Let's see how this unfolds, but I don't wanna see all of the FA's we desire start dropping like flies ... ELSEWHERE I've been a big advocate the past two weeks saying of all the realistic WR's that were available, the Jets should have went after Mason first. If this turns out Mason was lost because the Jets were pussy-footing around with Randy Moss and Lav Coles, the Jets FO will once again be laughing stocks. As a Pats fan, I am ecstatic that Mason did not land with the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I've been a big advocate the past two weeks saying of all the realistic WR's that were available, the Jets should have went after Mason first. If this turns out Mason was lost because the Jets were pu$$y-footing around with Randy Moss and Lav Coles, the Jets FO will once again be laughing stocks. As a Pats fan, I am ecstatic that Mason did not land with the Jets. There were rumblings that he and Heimerdinger didn't have the best of relationships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Mason is a good receiver Ravens definitely helped themselves with this acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriots4ever Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Mason is a good receiver Ravens definitely helped themselves with this acquisition. Now they just need a QB to get him the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Now they just need a QB to get him the ball. You beat me to it- Boller as QB it may not make any difference whether Mason or myself is at there at receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Now they just need a QB to get him the ball. And what would the difference be if he signed with the Jets? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Who's next on our wish list? Burress? The word out of the "burgh is that he wants to go to a weather climate. But the Jets do intrigue him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 The word out of the "burgh is that he wants to go to a weather climate. But the Jets do intrigue him. warm weather..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 The word out of the "burgh is that he wants to go to a weather climate. But the Jets do intrigue him. I would love Plaxico coming here so long as the Jets plan on trading S Moss. Having both of them here makes no sense imo. They would both be serving the same purpose as a deep threat that is inconsistent over the middle. The difference is Plaxico can go up and get a ball thrown deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I don't want any part of the underachieving Plaxico Burress and the big contract that he will command. I'd rather draft a reciever than throw away money to a semi-bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I don't want any part of the underachieving Plaxico Burress and the big contract that he will command. I'd rather draft a reciever than throw away money to a semi-bust. So, from your post above I can only assume you FAVOR getting rid of Santana Moss TODAY. After all, considering where he was drafted, and his level of production to-date, he MUST be considered a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 So, from your post above I can only assume you FAVOR getting rid of Santana Moss TODAY. After all, considering where he was drafted, and his level of production to-date, he MUST be considered a bust. No, I favor keeping Moss because I believe he can thrive under Heimerdinger. Plus, he's already under contract. As for Burress, it's obvious he's going to want #1 reciever money. I would not, under any cirumstances, pay a #2 reciever #1 money unless we were in a dire situation such as San Francisco or Cleveland's. We can get by with the recieving corps we have now. I'd prefer an upgrade, but throwing big money at Burress wouldn't be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 As for Burress, it's obvious he's going to want #1 reciever money. I would not, under any cirumstances, pay a #2 reciever #1 money unless we were in a dire situation such as San Francisco or Cleveland's. We can get by with the recieving corps we have now. I'd prefer an upgrade, but throwing big money at Burress wouldn't be one. Wow, a Jet fan practicing fiscal conservatism in the salary cap age of the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 if buress becomes a jet im becoming a giant fan. well maybe not but still this offseason is a lot like last offseason, people shifting around getting signed on the cheap and we are spectators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Burress has been an underachiever in Pittsburgh- do not like the idea either of him coming here. Stillerpaul has mentioned he will drop the easy plays- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Stillerpaul has mentioned he will drop the easy plays- Maybe he can room with AB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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