Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

[quote=jamf;1223430]Bullshit!
Joe has been the most recognizable Redskin over the last 40 years.
No only did he win a SB but he was also on national television for over a decade. most importantly, he was good looking and banged a ton of chicks!



If #7 isn't a legend then neither is Nameth.


Also, F Peter King![/quote]

I would be curious if long time NFL fans that followed other teams were asked to name the first Redskin from the past that comes to mind who they pick. I would venture a guess Riggins would come up a lot. As for Namath he got a lot of mileage out that big Super Bowl upset and a couple years in a row of insanely high passing yardage totals for the era.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

[quote=Buffalo Bob;1223494]I would be curious if long time NFL fans that followed other teams were asked to name the first Redskin from the past that comes to mind who they pick. I would venture a guess Riggins would come up a lot. As for Namath he got a lot of mileage out that big Super Bowl upset and a couple years in a row of insanely high passing yardage totals for the era.[/quote]

Monk

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

If it's OK with Joe and the Redskins brass, then it's OK with me.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

As far as I am concerned, if they are still making #81 and #28 available, than they sure as hell can give out #7.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

[quote=sandtrapjack;1223539]As far as I am concerned, if they are still making #81 and #28 available, than they sure as hell can give out #7.[/quote]

Yep. Which both of those should be retired IMO

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

In my mind if the team doesn’t retire a number then it’s free game. It should be a requirement for the showing of respect and asking the former great, or family, for their blessing. If they are ok with it then all is well if not pick a new number.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

Let's be real the ONLY reason Theisman has any pull over the number is because he played QB. Had he been any other position we wouldn't care one bit. As Sandtrap said, they're still giving out 81 and 28...

As far as i'm concerned, 9 and 33 are the only numbers we should have retired with 21 being "off limits." All else is fair game.

These old players need to get over themselves.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

[quote=skinsfaninok;1223542]Yep. Which both of those should be retired IMO[/quote]

If what I read is accurate, no one has been issued 28 since 2002.
And only one player has been issued 81 since '93.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

People have mixed feelings about the #s thing. The team should just retire the ones they deem needed to be and move on.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

The Redskin are running into the same problem many other teams are , the're running out of numbers. . This question was ask on a Giant fan board about #10 and Eli . The Redskins have a "Ring of Honor" and I think that should take the place of retired numbers. Teams are just running out of usable #'s . Historic teams like the Skins , Packers, Bears,Brown and Giants just can't do it anymore. Giants have 12 numbers retired and 7 of those are between 1-16

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

He should start with Zero...then add 1 number for every playoff win....if he eventually gets to 7....YES....he can keep it

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

Holcomb is # 57, wonder if he called Rich Milot? Nice to see the numbers in the photos from camp

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

Well I guess that someone upstairs got in Joe's ear,because the kid has the number...he better produce!!

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Theismann
 

Joey T gave him his blessings so go represent the number 7 in a big way kid.

Re: Number Seven Belongs To Thiesman
 

[QUOTE=Burgold;1223020]Wow,you guys don't like Joe do you?[/QUOTE]



Who? He was my fucking hero as a kid. Haskins was really respectful in the way he went about it.