Well isn’t this surprising? Current (sort of) Raven and former Tennessee Titan WR Derrick Mason tells Jocklife.com that he is officially retiring from the NFL. The 35-year old was still very productive last season, but played through a busted shoulder that couldn’t have felt too good.
“I have had a tremendous career and I played for two great teams, I had fun. In my career, I have been able to do everything but win a Super Bowl. I’ve had the opportunity to play on great teams and with great players. After 12 years, I have seen it all and done it all,” Mason stated. “Right now, I am content with the decision I am making. All good things come to an end and I am ready to see what else life has to offer.”
“I have been thinking about this since the season ended,” he continued. “Emotionally I am just not that enthused. I have not been that enthused to get up and work out…it was getting to that point. This decision has nothing to do with the contract situation; I have made enough money, more than enough money. Emotionally there are things that are more important. It’s time right now. I don’t know what’s going to happen from here, but it’s going to be really nice to see what life has in store for me. What I want people to remember about my NFL career is that I played hard…played hard in practice and the game. I tried to make everyone better and would do anything to help.”
We think Mason is one of the most underrated NFL players of the past 15 years or so. Such a solid pro who only got the job done.
