mnb123 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The former Skins RB and Georgetown Prep product is back with the Redskins, according to a league source, after being claimed on waivers. Mason spent the past two training camps with Washington and was one of the final cuts in 2008. He was signed to Baltimore's practice squad and then later to the Jets' active roster, but was placed on waivers Monday after New York selected a running back in the third round.The San Diego Chargers, who like Washington have a deep backfield, also claimed Mason, but the Redskins were awarded him based on them having first crack at him based on the reverse order of finish in 2008. Mason will be with the Redskins for the start of mini camp Friday. He has become popular among fans and last season some were expecting him to make the team after some strong performances in exhibition games, though his struggles on special teams held him back. The Redskins bring back runners Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts and Rock Cartwright from last season. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/marcus-mason-is-back-with-the.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travdaskin Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoleSkin21 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Championship!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Damnit. I really think he's a waste. He'll tear it up against third stringers and get cut again. We have 9 backs on the roster currently. Oh well. I'll hope from the best from him. Hopefully he learns all of his assignments and gets a chance to run versus the first team defenses of the other teams in preseason so we can see what we really have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nice It will be a good preseason show Marcus Mason Colt Brennan Marko Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Aaaand people will be kicking and screaming when he's cut in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 surprised we resigned him. but oh well, camp fodder for 3rd string offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I just really think this is unfair to Marcus. I love the guy, but we should give him a shot to get with another team that needs RBs. Unless of course we have a plan for him this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Wow the Chargers wanted him? hrms, maybe we should offer him in a trade for a draft pick, say our one pick missing from 07, was it a 6th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 He was fun to watch. It's nice to see him get another shot at impressing the team. Good luck, Marcus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I just really think this is unfair to Marcus. I love the guy, but we should give him a shot to get with another team that needs RBs.Unless of course we have a plan for him this year. How is it unfair if he willingly signed with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 How is it unfair if he willingly signed with us? Then that was a mistake on his part. Could this mean the end of Rock if he does stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armstrong001 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 How is it unfair if he willingly signed with us? My understanding of waivers is that he didn't sign with us. The Jets gave up his contract, and the other teams can claim that contract. We were higher on the list than the Chargers, so we got him. That doesn't mean he doesn't want to be here. But I don't think he "signed" with us either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-bomb Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 End of Rock the only reason we kept rock last time was he could do 2 roles, now we've added guys who can actually return the ball so we don't need Rock anymore, mason was a way better RB anyways! Now all we need is for Mitchell to beat out Trash and we are set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 HELL YEAH!!!! Now I just need Anthony Mix and Nemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hey whadda you know. Another subject to divide Redskins fans even more. Here comes the Marcus or Rock debate threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armstrong001 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 At least neither of them are starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superozman Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 How is it unfair if he willingly signed with us? He was signed off waivers, you must first go through waivers before becoming a free agent. I dont know how long that period last, but during that time, anyone can claim you. At the end of the period, depending on last year's record, you then go to that team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I don't think Mason is the end of Rock. I think Aldridge or Dorsey could be, due to their explosiveness. But people have doubted Rock every season and he always comes out on top. So I refuse to count Rock out, but I'd say Aldridge/Dorsey are the bigger threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 He was signed off waivers, you must first go through waivers before becoming a free agent. I dont know how long that period last, but during that time, anyone can claim you. At the end of the period, depending on last year's record, you then go to that team... I see. I thought he was just free to be signed by anyone. Although I guess if I had read the first sentence I could've figured that out. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleskins Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I like Mason but I don't see the situation for him being any different this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 The redskins will not have the luxury of keeping three RBs. Rock has such a tight hold on the kick return and special team captian that it will be tough to beat him. Rock even though he's not a great RB will work really hard to stay on the team. Unless I'm wrong its another season with Rock, Betts and Portis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Based on what I recall reading Mason's main issue of not making the roster in the past --was that they are looking for back up players to be good special team players and apparently he wasn't, also I recall reading he had a hard time picking up the blocking schemes. Am assuming if he takes care of that, he might have a shot at a roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunClintonRun26 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Although I wanted us to draft a RB this past weekend, I am intrigued with the backfield guys of Alridge, Dorsey, and now Mason . . . especially Alridge. Hopefully one of these guys can be the change of pace back we have needed for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usapatriot Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Good pickup if nothing else he'll be entertaining to watch with CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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