Derrick Mason Trade Terms Revealed

by John B on Oct 16, 2011 7:28 PM EDT

The terms for the Derrick Mason trade are now known.

Turns out, the Texans might not have to pay anything for Mason's services the rest of the year. That's because, as Charley Casserly reported on The NFL Today, Mason's trade value is reportedly tied to his reception total while in Houston.

If Mason catches 33 or more passes, the Jets receive a seventh-round pick in exchange for the veteran wideout. If Mason catches 32 or less passes while with Houston this season, the Jets will receive nothing in return.

I'm surprised people in the media were astonished by this. It was pretty widely reported this was a conditional seventh round pick. That meant a seventh round pick was not guaranteed it was tied to something. You cannot get lower compensation than a seventh rounder so a conditional seventh rounder indicates there is a chance you get nothing in return. Mason, an old receiver off to a slow start, had very little value. The Jets were probably going to release him if nobody stepped up with a trade offer. They at least gave themselves a chance to get something.

Mason had 3 catches for Houston today. That means he need 29 receptions more in the last 11 games to hit the mark. That is not a huge hurdle.

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Except that it IS a huge hurdle, because Andre Johnson will be back

And when that happens, Mason will not see the light of day again.

by Exystence on Oct 16, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

I mean I'm not disappointed by any means

I knew it wasn’t guaranteed in the first place obviously, and I didn’t want him here in the first place, but man if that’s really the best we could get for him… daaaaaaaang

by Exystence on Oct 16, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Ehhh you never know, it could be possible.

3 catches a game seems reasonable

And the home of the .... JETS!!!
Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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by Noble_Lance on Oct 16, 2011 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Once he gets a grasp of their offense, he'll get touches.

by jets4life24 on Oct 16, 2011 7:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Actually you have the deal wrong.

I hear the Jets get a Spider Monkey from the El Paso Zoo if he catches under 33.

Read the fine print John. Gee wiz

Just think of the possibilities. We can train the Monkey to fling poop at a playbook and jackpot- New OC right there. See ya Shotty. You have been replaced!

by Can'tWait on Oct 16, 2011 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

That's not fair to Shotty.

the monkey throws poo at a book for plays. Shotty makes Mark throw at the grass and expect plays. He at least does something practical

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Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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by Noble_Lance on Oct 16, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

If the monkey does not work out

I have a thirteen pound tabby named Buffy who is willing to fill in on an interim basis.

by Melrenee on Oct 16, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd settle for a coma patient at least then the beeps from the machine could be considered something.

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by Noble_Lance on Oct 16, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting

Because coma patient is a perfect metaphor for our offense. You know something is there, something that can be great but…unresponsive and lifeless.

by Melrenee on Oct 16, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

i'd say this is our offense

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by rexthejet on Oct 16, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

You're wrong Melrenee

At least with a coma patient you have some hope.

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Now lets get a G-D snack!!!
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by Noble_Lance on Oct 16, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Scouted him earlier today

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by Cory Braiterman on Oct 17, 2011 5:43 AM EDT up reply actions

See that?

He just called a deep 9 route for Holmes- he’s already better than Shotty.
Get me that monkey!

by Can'tWait on Oct 17, 2011 9:22 AM EDT reply actions

Mason needs 33 catches for the Jets to get a draft pick.
Mason had 3 catches.
33 minus 3 = 30.

The above post said, "Mason had 3 catches for Houston today. That means he need 29 receptions more in the last 11 games to hit the mark. That is not a huge hurdle."

1. He needs 30 catches, not 29.
2. Texans have 10 games remaining, not 11.

by KHBirdman on Oct 17, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions