What's in a number

I am sure y'all have read about what digit(s) Reggie Bush will don. He has petitioned the league to wear #5.

Edgerrin James' request to wear this same number when he came in the league was denied.

If a RB wants to wear 62 or a LB 19 then I say why not?

Thoughts?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (blackadder)</div><div class='quotemain'>I am sure y'all have read about what digit(s) Reggie Bush will don. He has petitioned the league to wear #5.

Edgerrin James' request to wear this same number when he came in the league was denied.

If a RB wants to wear 62 or a LB 19 then I say why not?

Thoughts?</div>
I can see why they wouldnt
It would make refs job even harder.

 

It would make those tackle eligible plays a real beast.

 

i would agree with NFL to deny it. i say positions need their own numbers.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nflfan04)</div><div class='quotemain'>i would agree with NFL to deny it. i say positions need their own numbers.</div>
Yea cuz i would want a corner wearing like a 96 number.

 

1-49 should be eligable for skill players in my opinion. I guess CHarles Woodson is trying to get the league to pass the rule. he wants to wear #2 in green Bay.

 

Does the NCAA have ANY restrictions on numbers? Or can anyone essentially wear any number at any position?

 

i think that the NFL should restict players from wearing certain numbers at are outside their position...

 

i dont need the point of positions having their own numbers unless its just to make the refs job easier and if that is it then i say restrict it

 

If they do grant Woodson to wear #2 and he does revitalize his career that's a potential jersey.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (porky88)</div><div class='quotemain'>If they do grant Woodson to wear #2 and he does revitalize his career that's a potential jersey.</div>
Imagine how tweaked Deion Sanders would be if that happens? LOL.

It might even prompt another comeback.