Vikings trade for Jordan Mason

MaroonBells wrote:

Stop with the logic. There's no place for it. People tend to accept only data that jives with what they already believe, or want to believe. Confirmation bias. It's the bane of modern society. 

PFF may not be perfect, but when you have trained analysts, many of whom are former coaches and players, focusing on only one player and watching every single snap that player takes, and then before a grade is determined, it's reviewed again by a senior analyst, I don't know, call me crazy, I'm going to put more credibility into that than the typically biased opinion of Burnsville Bob watching Red Zone through his bottle of Grain Belt. If it weren't at least somewhat credible, GMs wouldn't use it. All of them do. 

They do need to step up their college game though.

Logic and common sense are the bane of my existence.

JustInTime wrote:
I guess what I find humorous is on one hand Kwesi is bashed at every turn to the point of using half truths to support an argument as well as derogatory nicknames then on the other hand the roster is referred to as championship quality. 

Hate to burst your bubble but you can have a championship caliber roster and still criticize moves individually. Wasn't that you in the other thread bashing that POS Okudah...who we just signed? Yeah, thought so

supafreak84 wrote:

Hate to burst your bubble but you can have a championship caliber roster and still criticize moves individually. Wasn't that you in the other thread bashing that POS Okudah...who we just signed? Yeah, thought so

Can't speak for JIT, but you can bash Okudah for being a crap corner and legendary bust and still be OK with the team adding him as cheap, experienced depth. This is just not a move that moves any needle in any direction. If we pay him more than $5M per year, I'll be right there with anyone criticizing this move.

All Okudah needs is one good, healthy season to erase a lot of bad memories. He wouldn't be the first, and we're getting him for a steal.

As for the Mason acquisition, when his main RB partner is celebratory in response to the signing, that's the kind of team chemistry that makes me guzzle the purple Kool-Aid by the gallon. JJM and our offense in general are looking as formidable as an season short of '98...and, if the kid lives up to his potential quickly, it might even surpass that insane roster...!

supafreak84 wrote:

Hate to burst your bubble but you can have a championship caliber roster and still criticize moves individually. Wasn't that you in the other thread bashing that POS Okudah...who we just signed? Yeah, thought so

Are you seriously suggesting my criticism of this recent move somehow equates to your nonstop bashing of the architect of a championship roster?

JustInTime wrote:

Are you seriously suggesting my criticism of this recent move somehow equates to your nonstop bashing of the architect of a championship roster?

Lmao you've been back on the board for like two weeks, but I've been nonstop bashing the architects moves huh? I've actually been very complimentary. You keep bringing up my "championship caliber roster" comment right, so what does that tell you? So much for logic and common sense being the bane of your existence

Dude, you were bashing Kwesi practically upon him taking the job. You’ve got multiple people stating the same thing. 

You want to look like a clown, be my guest.

JustInTime wrote:
Dude, you were bashing Kwesi practically upon him taking the job. You’ve got multiple people stating the same thing. 

You want to look like a clown, be my guest.

You've been on hiatus for 2 years and don't know shit. I've supported a lot of his work. I think he's been excellent in free agency despite his drafts still needing a lot of work. Even still, I was hugely supportive of our draft last year and thought he did a good job and stated as much. You three circle jerks love piling on though any time there's a questionable move. Still kinda cute after all these years.

StickierBuns wrote:

Oh boy. The original 'what? who me?' of the board. Please.

Not sure how much more gently I can disagree with your take, saying its opinion, trying to qualify my point, etc. I believe you also hated the competitive rebuild, the Darnold signing, but why keep receipts right? Let's just move on an enjoy what looks to be some improvement and hopefully another really fun year.

Lol and here we go. I knew you'd come through Sticky...Maroon chiming up in 3, 2, 1...

Why would I hate the Darnold signing? We all assumed it was to be the backup or a stopgap until McCarthy was ready. I was as verbal as anyone on this board about getting off the Kirk Cousins money carousel. But if you want to start throwing around "receipts" let me know. I've got plenty..

StickierBuns wrote:

Go ahead and throw receipts, I don't care. I'm the one always saying I'm more wrong that right most times, lol. But saying that you're wrong is very, very hard for some people. You ok?

We are all wrong and have gotten it wrong when it comes to football. Not sure how me disagreeing on acquiring Jordan Mason has mutated into this, but again, my only gripe here on Mason is if it moves us off a special talent at running back in the draft (which it might). We've now invested free agent dollars and draft picks addressing the position and I could see that as justification. It's not that I think Mason is trash or a bad player but this is a special group of running back prospects and it would be nice to have one of those guys on a rookie contract. But like I said earlier, let's see how it plays out and we can revisit this topic after the draft. No sense mashing teeth over it now

Jordan Mason got a 2-year, $10.5M contract from the #Vikings:

• $7.23 fully guaranteed
• $4M signing bonus
• $1.23M guaranteed salary in 2025
• $2M guaranteed salary in 2026
• 3 void years added for max proration

Cap hits:
2025 - $2.25M
2026 - $5.8M
2027 - $2.4M (void)

— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) March 27, 2025

Breaking News. @Lupagus has given new Viking running back Jordan Mason a new nickname .... and it ain't bad. #SKOL pic.twitter.com/3NJfwrwFuz

— Onebar (@Matt_Falk) March 28, 2025

The Warhammer behind the Maul of America.

I like it

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/matt_falk/status/1905674305666777265?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

The Warhammer behind the Maul of America.

I like it

IMO this RB heavy draft might be perfect for us after we got Mason.  Let a run on RBs happen and drive more skilled players down to us.  Might luck out

StickierBuns wrote:
I'll take RJ Harvey please.....I've been on this guy's bandwagon for over a month. Exactly the kind of higher upside producer that you can get a little bit later in the Draft and will be an excellent pro. Compact and stocky. Reads the blocks and can be patient. Dawg attitude. Trustworthy. Has his weaknesses but I think he'll surprise.

Jordan Mason is going to be an important part of the running game, watch and see.

 I think he could do more than surprise, I think he could supplant AJ as starter b4 17 games are said and done.

While watching Mason's highlight video I had a deja vu moment, so I googled it....

Leroy hoard 5'11 224lbs

Jordan Mason 5'11 223lbs.

Mattyman wrote:
While watching Mason's  highlight video I had a deja vu moment, so I googled it....

Leroy hoard 5'11 224lbs

Jordan Mason 5'11 223lbs.

Interesting. About the same speed too. Does this mean Mason will get us 3 yards when we need 5?

MaroonBells wrote:

Interesting. About the same speed too. Does this mean Mason will get us 3 yards when we need 5?

Do you remember him converting a 3rd and 37 vs Denver? It’s a running joke between me and Mark.

JustInTime wrote:

Do you remember him converting a 3rd and 37 vs Denver? It’s a running joke between me and Mark.

Yeah, I was at that game. If you need 1 I'll get you 3, if you need 37 I'll get you 52.

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell welcome new #Vikings RB Jordan Mason to the team!

🎥: @Vikings YouTube pic.twitter.com/HDt434P9tV

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 20, 2025