Send Help: Need WR

The departure of Mason has been discussed here since he announced his retirement. The typical replacement names include Marvin Harrison, Brandon Marshall, and Anquan Boldin. Each of those choices comes with issues - be it cost, age, declining production, or RAP sheet. Jamison Hensley of the The Baltimore Sun penned (typed?) an article this morning touching on this problem. In his article, he mentions some names in passing...one of which I find particularly interesting: Amani Toomer. He's 34 years old. He's steady and consistent. He stays healthy (missed only 9 games since 1999). He doesn't have off-the-field issues (that I am aware of).

In my opinion, this is the kind of guy the Ravens should look at. He's averaged 54 catches, 670 yards, and 4 TD over his last two seasons. He's a good, "veteran presence" who should be able to assist in the development of Flacco. He won't cost a ton (in terms of draft picks or cash), and he can fill the possession receiver void left by Mason's retirement...while still allowing Clayton to stretch the field vertically. Toomer hasn't been as productive as Mason (not many have). But Mason's late retirement left the Ravens in a tight spot. I hope they try to fill the void with someone like Toomer instead of mortgaging their future.