Harbaugh Plans a Sit Down with Mason Soon
ravensgab.com 7/16/2009 — Some are starting to think that the sudden retirement of Ravens wide out Derrick Mason is nothing more the receiver trying to turn heads in order to get a new contract. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said today that he plans to visit with Mason “real soon” to try and change his number ...

Ravens Coach Harbaugh Hopeful that WR Mason Changes His Mind on Retirement
nflgridirongab.com 7/22/2009 — It seems that Ravens “retired” wide receiver Derrick Mason may have a change of heart after all. This comes out after Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to Mason on the phone Tuesday night, and said that he is “optimistic and hopeful” that Mason will be there when the ...

Ravens want Mason back
novafantasysports.com 7/23/2009 — Head coach John Harbaugh is hopeful that Derrick Mason will postpone retiring from the NFL, according to ESPN. Harbaugh said, "I think it is real honorable what he is doing in the sense that it would be easy for a guy to just come in and go through the motions. Derrick does not want to go ...

Harbaugh "optimistic" Mason will return
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 7/23/2009 — At this point, Derrick Mason seems to be one of the only people who doesn't think Derrick Mason is going to play this season.Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke with Mason Tuesday and came away "optimistic and hopeful" that Mason will...

Harbaugh Meets With Mason
baltimoresportsreport.com 7/23/2009 — On Tuesday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh sat down with wide receiver Derrick Mason about returning for the 2009 season. ProFootballTalk.com reported that Harbaugh is “optimistic and hopeful” that Mason will return to the Ravens for the start of the season. Image Courtesy ...

Harbaugh and Mason Speak; Coach Hopes WR Changes His Mind and Comes Back
ravensgab.com 7/22/2009 — It seems that Ravens “retired” wide receiver Derrick Mason may have a change of heart after all. This comes out after Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to Mason on the phone Tuesday night, and said that he is “optimistic and hopeful” that Mason will be there when the ...

The Curious Case of Ravens WR Derrick Mason
nflgridirongab.com 7/15/2009 — I’m sure that every Baltimore Ravens fan was shocked when they read the headline around 6 PM last night that Mason had decided to hang up his cleats. And since that time the newspapers, blogs, and talk radio shows have been buzzing about this latest situation and weather Mason has truly ...

Baltimore Ravens to meet with Derrick Mason soon
sports.espn.go.com 7/15/2009 — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a conference call Wednesday that he plans to meet with top receiver Derrick Mason soon.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh 'optimistic' receiver Derrick Mason will play in 2009
sports.espn.go.com 7/23/2009 — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh is "optimistic and hopeful" that wide receiver Derrick Mason will come out of retirement and rejoin the team during training camp.

Mason Does an About Face; Returns to the Ravens
nflgridirongab.com 8/1/2009 — This just in courtesy of the Baltimore Sun: Derrick Mason will end his retirement and return to the Ravens, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver said Saturday. According to the Ravens, he is sending a letter to the NFL stating his intention to return to the team. He is expected to be on the ...

Ravens Receiving Corps Iffy Following Mason's Retirement — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/15/2009
Derrick Mason's surprise retirement this week has left the Baltimore Ravens in a very precarious spot going into the 2009 NFL season. Mason, one of the best, if not the best receiver in Ravens history, has played in every game during his tenure with ...

Why The Baltimore Ravens Have Secured The Future By Locking Up Terrell Suggs — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/16/2009
The Baltimore Ravens have faced a transition period this offseason. The team lost linebacker Bart Scott, backup safety Jim Leonhard, and defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. Earlier this week, Derrick Mason reportedly retired, leaving a giant ...

NFL NOTES / Suggs signs for $63 million — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/16/2009
Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs signed a six-year, $63 million contract Wednesday, making him the highest-paid linebacker in NFL history. The contract, which assures him $38 million in guaranteed money, provides a long-term solution to Suggs' ...

Football Mythbusters: Boldin, Brandon, Braylon, or Burress in Baltimore? — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/16/2009
MYTH The sudden retirement of Derrick Mason makes it even more likely that the Baltimore Ravens will make a move for a game-breaking wide receiver to help them in 2009.   FACTS Though the Ravens desperately need some help at ...

Read My Lips: Derrick Mason Is NOT Retiring — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/17/2009
Derrick Mason will be back. In a few weeks he’ll spin a story of how he got caught up in the emotion of Steve McNair’s death and the retirement announcement was a result of that. He’ll say something to the effect that he knows ...