I know the rule was put in because teams carried like 12 WR/TEs in training camp and stuff, but why do so many WRs choose numbers 10 - 19 when they should have 80 - 89? It is the one thing that stands out to me as wrong for the fans and stuff. It kills me that my team the Jacksonville Jaguars has 3 WRs with stupid numbers 11 - 18 - 19. Also my favorite WR from Texas -Lions Roy Williams has the #11. Should the NFL ban Keyshun Johnson for starting the trend? I mean those numbers are for backupo players that should never even be on the field or are signed near the end of the year because they weren't good enough to have a job earlier. Who else hates "Superstar" WRs wearing these stupid numbers? Also who and/or which player/number is the worst out of the WRs? Moss, Johnson, Williams,.........?
2007-01-18 00:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I agree. They should only be able to wear those if there are no 80's available because of current wearers/retired numbers. I see Chad Jackson wearing #17 for my Patriots and it's just weird.
2007-01-18 00:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
at first i hated them too, but getting use to them isn't that hard. during regular season they end up with 4-5 WRs and 2 TEs. banning it will only cause problems again. and those numbers are not for backup player. nfl changes a lot and new rules come into effect. backup players become starters and it just seems strange if a player has to trade numbers with another player just so he could be in the 80-89 range.
2007-01-18 12:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Kev C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The NFL has numbers set aside for different positions and those you spoke of are set aside for WR. Look at Reggie Bush, he wasn't allowed to wear #5 because it is reserved for QB and Kicker/Punter people.
2007-01-18 09:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by 400lbtwins 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont really see a problem. the nfl made the rules as far as which numbers could be worn by which players/positions. if they see it is fit for for keyshawn to wear 19 and randy to wear 88 i have no problem with it. long as i see a good game between the two
2007-01-18 09:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by kurrupt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Who cares what number the guy wears? If a player decided to wear 0 I wouldn't care.
2007-01-18 08:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by jjbeard926 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am just sick of WR, they must be the biggest whiners in the game. I don't care what number they wear if they would just keep their mouths shut.
2007-01-18 10:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not serious are you who cares what number they wear as long as they perform good
2007-01-18 10:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋