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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6396128...-trade-rb/
The game had just ended, and here Jordan Mason came, weaving through the tunnels toward the San Francisco 49ers’ locker room.
A massive “SC Top 10” pendant dangled from his neck. One of the television cameramen filming this walk lobbed a question: “How does it feel? Week 1, and you got the dub.”
“I feel great, man,” Mason responded. “I feel blessed. I’ve been working for this moment.”
Next to him, a teammate hollered, “That boy a dog!” The camera panned to future Hall of Fame tackle Trent Williams, who was minutes removed from an on-field interview filled with praise of Mason.
"The 49ers flew to Minnesota and squared off against one of the NFL’s best defenses. San Francisco lost that afternoon to the Vikings, but Mason made an impression. He ran for 100 yards on 20 carries, pressing the edge constantly, then hop-stepping his way into cuts in ways that had the Vikings players and staff raving about the performance afterward in the locker room.
Who is that dude? Where did he come from? Why hasn’t anyone heard of him until now?
It’s no wonder the Vikings sprang at the opportunity to trade for him in March."
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