While No. 85 on the Cincinnati Bengals went through the proper channels to change his name from Chad Johnson to Chad "Ocho Cinco," No. 85 on the Ravens made clear his thoughts on the matter.

In the team's pre-game notes, Derrick Mason, as the subject of the week's "Outtakes" edition, was asked about his feelings on Johnson's new nomenclature.

"I don't know," Mason was quoted as saying. "I think that's a slap to your mother's face when you try to legally change your name. My mother gave me the name Derrick Mason for a reason, so I'm going to keep it. But I know that he does it all in fun. In the business, the more attention you get, the more money you get paid, especially the way he plays. The guy is unbelievable at that position. He garners the attention on the field. He's not just talking the talk."

Earlier today, Mason seemed to soften his stance on the matter.

"I don't have time for all that, man," he said with a laugh. "I'm a football player. I don't have time for all that. My mother named me Mason for a reason. First name Derrick, middle name James, for a reason. I have no time to change my name right now. You kind of pull yourself away from football that way. But Chad is a hell of a player. And if anybody can do it, he can do it. But that's not me. I'm sticking with what's on the back of my jersey, and that's Mason."