Masson's development has suffered due to timing and the fact he is a defender.
Last season we were on our arse for players so he got a few opportunities. This season we are overflowing with midfielders and forwards but defence has been the weakest part of the squad. As such we haven't fielded a consistent defence all season due to injuries and suspensions.
This has left Masson in the squad as cover and hasn't afforded him the opportunity to go on loan like Arnott, Mitchell or McNeil have.
Is he a championship level player at the minute, No.
Does he have the potential to get to that level, maybe?
Does he need to play football, absolutely and in different circumstances he would off on loan to a lower professional league team or south/highland league.