Tj Speaks Up On Dropping Pass, Ravens Offense

[grape drank]

Once TJ, has an off season to really get in the play book, and develop some chemistry with Joe he could very well become the pass catcher he once was. Add on top of that, that Boldin will also have another year, and perhaps Joe will feel more comfortable getting him the ball next year. Now that we have James hardy once we get to the end zone we can just say "James, run into the end zone, turn around, and JUMP" then throw him a J-ball ( or do the same with Heap to switch it up)

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Once TJ, has an off season to really get in the play book, and develop some chemistry with Joe he could very well become the pass catcher he once was. Add on top of that, that Boldin will also have another year, and perhaps Joe will feel more comfortable getting him the ball next year. [b]Now that we have James hardy once we get to the end zone we can just say "James, run into the end zone, turn around, and JUMP" then throw him a J-ball ( or do the same with Heap to switch it up)[/b]
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Considering that he's never been a consistent red zone target in the NFL before despite his size, I'm not going to anticipated Hardy does it next season. Plus, jump balls are far from automatic in the NFL, even with 6'4+ WRs.

[noy]

Is it bad that I want Mason to retire just so TJ can finally fit into the scheme? And more importantly, free up a slot for a speed receiver? As much as we all like Mason, he's throwing a wrench in the future of this passing offense. IMO, four scenarios could happen:

1. Mason stays, TJ leaves, and we have a potentially lethal offense for one season before Mason retires (speculation) and the Ravens have to find a replacement WR.
2. Mason retires, TJ stays and we have a potentially lethal offense for at least 3 more seasons.
3. Mason stays, TJ stays and we're back to nobody stretching the field.
4. There's a lockout and I have to whip out my crystal ball and doll voodoo to figure out what's going to happen.

Unless I missed something, 2 sounds more attractive because it gives the team flexibility for drafting other positions in the future, while still having the offense skill positions intact. The chances are Mason retires before TJ, which is what I'm basing the benefit off of. I'd like to finally feel comfortable about the offense staying the same so that the FO can stitch up the defense. We can all debate about whether we're a running or passing offense, but one things for sure, this is a defensive football team. The day we have a defense ranked 15 or lower is the day I start wandering the streets in tight spandex saving old ladies from high sidewalk curbs and steep staircases.

But on topic, TJ proved me wrong with his recent attitude when I said he would blow up earlier in the year. And the whole TJ-Clayton debate was admittedly unproductive and past focused; there's no point talking about it. Thank you TJ, and please come back.

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Is it bad that I want Mason to retire just so TJ can finally fit into the scheme?
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No.

At this point, I feel the benefits of Houshmandzadeh returning outweigh those of Mason returning too. Flacco's familiarity with Derrick is truly the only plus I can think of. Mason runs a mean comeback and deep out but against the better like Flowers and Taylor(who both covered him this post-season) aren't getting beat on that route anymore.

Houshmandzadeh offers a bigger target than Mason and his routes aren't relatively crisp. He had some drops this season but so did Mason. I hope he's brought back.