Derrick Mason unretires, returns to Ravens.

BulletproofLandshark

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Sat Aug-01-09 03:19 PM
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Derrick Mason unretires, returns to Ravens.

WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason emerged from retirement Saturday, less than three weeks after abruptly announcing the end to his 12-year career.

Mason called team owner Steve Bisciotti on Saturday morning, expressing his desire to return. The 35-year-old Mason showed up at training camp after the morning practice session and met with general manager Ozzie Newsome.

The Ravens then announced that Mason would be in uniform for Sunday's practice.

"It was a tough decision, but I think it was a good decision for me to come back," Mason said in a statement. "I needed to evaluate my life, football and my career.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/01/mason.ravens.ap/index.html

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bluedigger

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Sat Aug-01-09 08:33 PM
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1. Sounds like he needs to keep evaluating.

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trotsky

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Sun Aug-02-09 09:53 AM
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2. I believe he was quite close to Steve McNair.

He made the retirement very soon after McNair's murder, so it seemed like it was an emotional decision. Not surprised he's coming back - and good for him. He's one of the best guys in the NFL.

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bluedigger

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Sun Aug-02-09 10:21 AM
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3. That sounds reasonable.

Good for the Ravens to understand the situation, I suppose.

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