yo mama Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 (edited) Per fanball Jaguars' senior vice president Paul Vance recently contacted agent Peter Shaffer regarding former Titans' wide receiver Derrick Mason, according to the Florida Times-Union. The Titans released Mason earlier this week in a cost-cutting move, and the Jags are now pursuing him as a free agent. OUR VIEW Mason playing opposite Jimmy Smith would be appealing for fantasy owners, and would certainly increase the fantasy value of quarterback Byron Leftwich. Several teams are interested in Mason, but the fact that his former wide receivers coach Steve Walters is now working in the same capacity for the Jags could be the deciding factor. Jacksonville has roughly $20 million in salary cap space available, so they can afford to be more aggressive with Mason than most teams. YO MAMA'S VIEW Leftwich was already having a stellar year (pre-injury) with only one legit WR for the Jags. With the reduced dependence on the run game last year (Fred Taylor's prospects scare me this year even more than last) we could see even more of a passing attack out of the Jags next year. Sure, its totally speculative to say that. But *if* Mason landed in Jacksonville, Leftwich would be someone you'd HAVE to keep an eye on as an early #2 QB pick up, or - if you waited until late in the draft to pick up a QB - perhaps even a #1. Edited February 25, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 This could only make the Jaguars better. Maybe even boost Mason's fantasy value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 This could only make the Jaguars better.Maybe even boost Mason's fantasy value 711837[/snapback] I don't know how much more you could boost Mason's value but, it would certainly increase Lefty's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Did Reggie Williams die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Did Reggie Williams die? 711872[/snapback] certainly not. But at the age of 36, Jimmy Smith will be closer to death than most the other NFL players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 Did Reggie Williams die? 711872[/snapback] No, he didn't die. But he started in 15 games last year, yet only caught 27 passes for 268 yards 1 TD. Whether Mason played opposite Jimmy Smith, or in lieu of him, I think he'd be a nice addition to the Jags' passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Did Reggie Williams die? 711872[/snapback] I saw him play. It's gonna take some time with him. He's definitely one of those guys who will blossom in his third year, or be a huge bust. Jags definitely reached a little in the draft last year to take him as early as they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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