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[B]NFL | League to change uniform number rules[/B]
Mon, 15 May 2006 07:35:29 -0700
ESPN reports the [COLOR=#800080]NFL[/COLOR] has decided to change their policy regarding uniform numbers. No details of the agreement have been disclosed.

Looks like Bush might get his wish. Not sure if this will effect any skins. Im interested to see the details when released. I hope Reggie Bush is garbage in the NFL. What do u guys think

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i don't like it. I like the current system, it's easier to recognize what position the player plays by the number. I'm not gonna like this new system at first, but i think i'll get used to it over time.

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Yeah I love the current system too. I dont agree that they should change the rule for one player who is already a hall of famer according the media. The same people who think the skins arent yet a playoff team.

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This is crap.

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I think bush should ask for triple digits and see what happens.

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It's all a plot to sell more NFL jerseys because nobody likes to have a players jersey and then have them change numbers.

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rookies used to wear 100+ jerseys i believe, but it just made them huge targets.

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when something isnt broke,dont fix it.

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Hey people! I am new to the warpath. since we are on the subject of numbers.....I am wandering if anyone knows why S. Taylor went from #36 to #21 last year?

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rc welcome aboard!

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Thanks!

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anyone else get the feeling this is gonna open up a giant can of worms?
as someone else posted why fix what isn't broken?

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[quote=rcjordan44]Hey people! I am new to the warpath. since we are on the subject of numbers.....I am wandering if anyone knows why S. Taylor went from #36 to #21 last year?[/quote]

If I heard right a while back, I could be wrong though, I think its cuz he wanted to have the same # as Deion Sanders, he idolized him or something, but at the time Smoot had the #21..

Like I said I think this is why. If Im wrong someone please let us all know.
Thanks

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Don't recall Taylor ever idolizing Sanders. Think Smoot mentioned idolizing Sanders. F*** Sanders. Taylor took #21 to become the next Redskins folklore at #21 like Mike Nelms...

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[quote=Luxorreb]Don't recall Taylor ever idolizing Sanders. Think Smoot mentioned idolizing Sanders. F*** Sanders. Taylor took #21 to become the next Redskins folklore at #21 like Mike Nelms...[/quote]

correct smoot did say that

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lux,you going old school with mike nelms:)

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I've got no problem with the NFL changing it's policy on the numbering system. What I do have a problem with is the NFL changing it's policy because golden-boy Bush whined about it. Plenty of players have requested different numbers (Edgerrin James requested #5 I believe three seperate occasions and was denied). How come the system is perfectly fine until Bush complains?

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[quote=mheisig]I've got no problem with the NFL changing it's policy on the numbering system. What I do have a problem with is the NFL changing it's policy because golden-boy Bush whined about it. Plenty of players have requested different numbers (Edgerrin James requested #5 I believe three seperate occasions and was denied). How come the system is perfectly fine until Bush complains?[/quote]

It could have to do with the fact that Bush has promised to donate something like 25% of his take from jerseys sales to Katrina relief if he gets #5. But even that's sort of crappy, because he very well could have donated money from the sales of whatever number he takes.

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[quote=mheisig]I've got no problem with the NFL changing it's policy on the numbering system. What I do have a problem with is the NFL changing it's policy because golden-boy Bush whined about it. Plenty of players have requested different numbers (Edgerrin James requested #5 I believe three seperate occasions and was denied). How come the system is perfectly fine until Bush complains?[/quote]

Ya in my opinion they should have waited a year or so and then announced it the week after the super bowl, instead of making it seem like they did it for Bush. It could be pretty cool though to see some of the numbers incoming players and current players come up with.


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[QUOTE=bigm29][B]NFL | League to change uniform number rules[/B]
Mon, 15 May 2006 07:35:29 -0700
ESPN reports the [COLOR=#800080]NFL[/COLOR] has decided to change their policy regarding uniform numbers. No details of the agreement have been disclosed.

Looks like Bush might get his wish. Not sure if this will effect any skins. Im interested to see the details when released. I hope Reggie Bush is garbage in the NFL. What do u guys think[/QUOTE]

Can you post the link to that story? Thanks

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Because everyone is up on Bush's nuts.

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[QUOTE=ArtMonkDrillz]It could have to do with the fact that Bush has promised to donate something like 25% of his take from jerseys sales to Katrina relief if he gets #5. But even that's sort of crappy, because he very well could have donated money from the sales of whatever number he takes.[/QUOTE]

He could still end up doing that if he has to wear number 25, or whatever.

It could just be a small clause to allow running backs to use single digit numbers kind of like what they had to do for wide receivers.

On a side note, think about all of the running backs that will want to switch.

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it might only be allowing single digits for RBs instead of just QBs and kickers... in the 60s RBs wore #5.

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My question is why didnt EDGE get this when he petitioned the league for number 5 also I believe.

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Im still waiting to see an official story, i havent seen one yet. I hope this thread isnt a fabrication.

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[quote=Daseal]My question is why didnt EDGE get this when he petitioned the league for number 5 also I believe.[/quote]

cause edge didn't spin PR and offer to give up money to charity.

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If this is true -- and I really hope it's not -- I could see this change coming. It was only a matter of time.

It really started with Keyshawn Johnson getting #19. Before that WRs always had numbers in the 80s. Then Larry Fitzgerald got #11, so did Roy Williams of the Lions ... and on and on it will continue.

I don't like this one bit.

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I'm waiting for lineman to want to switch their numbers to single or triple digits.

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This is a bad move if they give in to Reggie Bush, especially considering how they turned down Edge James who wanted the SAME NUMBER.

If they open the door for one player, it should be opened for everyone.

They didn't let Heath Shuler have #21 in the NFL....and countless other players. Personally, I think anyone SHOULD be able to get any number they want, but I do understand the positional breakdown for jersey numbers that is used.

At least #33 is retired for the Skins, we won't have to worry about a rookie QB disgracing the number.

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[quote=skinsfanthru&thru]I'm waiting for lineman to want to switch their numbers to single or triple digits.[/quote]

I'd like to see linemen get their weight as their jersey number. It can be adjusted weekly, so we know who's working out and who's working the buffet line.

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[URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2447010"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2447010[/URL]

Looks like I'll be buying a box set of football cards for the first time since fifth grade! Imagine how valuable those #5 will be if he doesn't get to wear that during the season.

At least he decided to pledge money regardless of the number.

Is there a chance the Saints to could list Bush as a 4th string QB and he could ge the number that way?

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Brilliant!

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[quote=rcjordan44]Hey people! I am new to the warpath. since we are on the subject of numbers.....I am wandering if anyone knows why S. Taylor went from #36 to #21 last year?[/quote]

because it closer to his college #26, which Portis has now...........