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Jets sign Derek Mason, might release Jerricho Cotchery

Jerricho Cotchery's career with the New York Jets could be coming to an end.

Cotchery told the media that he expects to be released by Gang Green, after the team completes the signing of former Ravens receiver Derek Mason.

Cotchery sounded frustrated, in an sound bite from WFAN, Cotchery noted that players don't play their whole careers with the Jets, which is a shame.

Dumping Cotchery is kind of surprising. He's 29 years old, and a solid football player and citizen. He had his worst season last year, as the Jets number three receiver, hauling in 41 catches for 433 yards and two TD's. His worst game as a Jet came against the Green Bay Packers on Halloween last year, when he dropped several passes in a 9-0 loss.

Still drops were not common in Cotchery's game, who earned the reputation as one of the Jets most sure-handed wide outs.

Cotchery did tear his groin last year, and is still not 100 % better.

Mason, 37, is a crusty old vet. He was the Ravens number one receiver for years, until the team brought in Anquan Boldin last year. Still Mason posted solid numbers in 2010 with over 800 yards receiving and seven touchdowns.

Can he have a similar year this year? That is the question. At his age, it might be asking a lot. The Jets moves at wide receiver are surprising to say the least, considering they subtracted two solid players in their mid to late 20's, for two guys way past their prime. Will it work? We shall see.

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WebSurfinMurf said…
Are you the mike Cohen from Photon back in 1986?

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August 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Nope sorry.
August 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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