Friday, March 12, 2010

Receivers? Check.

So it's safe to say the Ravens truly have some depth at the wide receiver position now. They signed veterans Donte Stallworth and Anquan Boldin, and a few days ago they re-signed Derrick Mason. Mason was an unrestricted free agent and signed a two year, $8 million deal (earning $3.5 million the first year) to remain in Baltimore. He rounds out the experienced receiving corps, but now holds the advantage of being the only one of these veterans on the team to have experience with young QB Joe Flacco.

Head Coach John Harbaugh expressed his excitement at the news of getting Mason back for two more years. 'This is outstanding, just great news for the Ravens," he said. "Our coaches are happy. Derrick's teammates are happy and you know Joe is smiling...We would have lost something special if Derrick had gone to another team."

This will be Mason's 14th season in the NFL (eight with the Tennessee Titans before becoming a Raven in 2005). Last season, he had 73 receptions for 1,028 yards and seven touchdowns. He also holds the Ravens' record for receiving yards with 4,975 and is second in receptions with 410 and receiving touchdowns with 22.

With the draft right around the corner, now the Ravens can focus on another major priority: finding a good corner.

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