Derrick Mason Wasn't Bitter After All

[CalvinSmoke]

In this video Mason talks about young QB's that struggled this week and he was very positive towards Joe Flacco. IDK, sometimes i like to hear some positive news :-p

[url="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/09000d5d82536e9d/Derrick-Mason-knows-QBs"]http://www.nfl.com/v...Mason-knows-QBs[/url]

[berad]

Mase would be a good commentator. You know he loves to talk and he's got less clown factor than Keyshawn Johnson, Jamie Dukes, etc.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1324354624' post='915182']
Mase would be a good commentator. You know he loves to talk and he's got less clown factor than Keyshawn Johnson, Jamie Dukes, etc.
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Absolutely, and he says what he feels, not what sounds good or is popular

[redrum52]

He never seemed bitter, just prideful. He was cut, why should he have come back for less money, even though there are different stories about if he was even made an offer by the Ravens.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='redrum52' timestamp='1324354992' post='915215']
He never seemed bitter, just prideful. He was cut, why should he have come back for less money, even though there are different stories about if he was even made an offer by the Ravens.
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I respect that, I wish he could have kept that gig with the Texans for the rest of the season

[ROH522155]

I love Mase. I'll always be a big fan of his.

[berad]

[quote name='CalvinSmoke' timestamp='1324354956' post='915212']
Absolutely, and he says what he feels, not what sounds good or is popular
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I always liked him, was sad to see him "retire" those few times and get cut but I understood. For a while, he was our only weapon on offense. I think he should've retired this past season but, who cares, he seems to be doing well.

[Moderator 2]

I am a huge Derrick Mason fan, he has a lot of pride and he is a classy guy, I have never known him to decline to sign an autograph or be kind to people in the community. My next door neighbor is in her 60's and had a huge crush on him and he even remembered her name.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='ROH522155' timestamp='1324355258' post='915256']
I love Mase. I'll always be a big fan of his.
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Yea, you cant help but love the guy. He played with so much passion, i hope to see him as an analyst more often.

[Alexir]

Could of used Mase last night haha, no one was getting open and people werent finishing their routes.

[Tank 92]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1324354624' post='915182']
Mase would be a good commentator. You know he loves to talk and he's got less clown factor than Keyshawn Johnson, Jamie Dukes, etc.
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He is a ham and has a great radio/TV voice. I think he would be head and shoulders above either of the wannabes you mention, especially Dukes.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='Alexir' timestamp='1324356739' post='915429']
Could of used Mase last night haha, no one was getting open and people werent finishing their routes.
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a men to that lol.

[Militant X 1]

i gotta admit...i kinda miss Mason and all of his sideline comeback routes. one things for certain...they were money when we needed to move the chains.

~Mili

[Tiz]

[quote name='CalvinSmoke' timestamp='1324354956' post='915212']

Absolutely, and he says what he feels, not what sounds good or is popular
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Being emotional doesnt make it better...i don't like analyst that speak out of emotion no morr than I like the status quo

[AsianRice]

[quote name='Militant X 1' timestamp='1324359660' post='915777']
i gotta admit...i kinda miss Mason and all of [b]his sideline comeback routes[/b]. one things for certain...they were money when we needed to move the chains.

~Mili
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Mason is da King of comeback routes; his crafty technique just fools most of the good CBs. I wish he passes that on to Torrey Smith. Mason will be forever missed as the Ravens and we are moving on...

[Ravenslifer]

I think Derrick understands that getting cut was a business decision and of all people, Joe had nothing to do with it. I'm sure the last 3 years together built a strong relationship between them. It's sad that his career, which was a brilliant one, had to end so ingloriously, but Mase, I'm sure, is proud of what he's done both in Baltimore and throughout his career, and I for one am proud to say that he was a Raven, even if it was for a relatively brief time. And I do think he'd be a great analyst - I actually think the best analysts are the players who didn't have all world talent, because they understand a little better how much hard work, dedication, and preparation it takes to even play with all-world talents.

[cobrajet]

He was a great player for us, no doubt. I always liked his heart.

[Hardbaugh]

His 6 yard hitch in combination with Flaccos arm strength accounted for many first downs and was close to unstoppable (it seemed) I'll always enjoy good memories of Mason in purple. I wish him the best.

[Runnin Raven]

Mason > Evans. Never thought I'd say that.

[SideStep77]

[quote name='Runnin Raven' timestamp='1324398505' post='916231']
Mason > Evans. Never thought I'd say that.
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I think that is a tough comparison to make right now, Mase played entire [i]seasons[/i] with us, while Lee has only played about 7 games and is currently working back into gameplay. However it is nice to see that Mase puts Flacco ahead of Sanchez and the stupid Jets....

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='SideStep77' timestamp='1324399849' post='916249']

I think that is a tough comparison to make right now, Mase played entire [i]seasons[/i] with us, while Lee has only played about 7 games and is currently working back into gameplay. However it is nice to see that Mase puts Flacco ahead of Sanchez and the stupid Jets....
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yup, and he said that without hesistaion lol. He's more loyal to Flacco than 85% of the fan base.

[chesapeakeaviator]

Love that man. Love everything he did here in Baltimore. Would love to see him start of his career as an analyst in Charm City if he doesn't get a national-level gig right away.

[PuRock]

Speaking of Mase.

If you want to hear his thoughts in full. He will be on 105.7 the fan sometime soon (maybe tomorrow)? A bitter guy wouldn't come on our Radio show for the Ravens fans.

I don't know what time or when. But I will update when I hear the ad again.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1324402727' post='916302']
Speaking of Mase.

If you want to hear his thoughts in full. He will be on 105.7 the fan sometime soon (maybe tomorrow)? A bitter guy wouldn't come on our Radio show for the Ravens fans.

I don't know what time or when. But I will update when I hear the ad again.
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that's awesome, i'll definitely tune in for that.

[baltravens]

[quote name='ROH522155' timestamp='1324355258' post='915256']
I love Mase. I'll always be a big fan of his.
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I love Mason just as much, but have my crush on Rice and Boldin now that he is gone.

[cursona pirate]

[quote name='SideStep77' timestamp='1324399849' post='916249']

I think that is a tough comparison to make right now, Mase played entire [i]seasons[/i] with us, while Lee has only played about 7 games and is currently working back into gameplay. However it is nice to see that Mase puts Flacco ahead of Sanchez and the stupid Jets....
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yeah Sanchez is just a joke...ugh so overhyped not even funny..
..stupid jets...

[marylandmike12]

thanks mase for all the good times

[Ravenslifer]

I wish everyone out there calling for Flacco's head right now would watch that video. Derrick Mason is always respectful, but he's never been afraid to speak his mind. That's a guy who spent 15 years in the league, was very good for a very long time, and knows the difference between a good quarterback and a bad one.