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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Shhhhhh, you'll set off numbergate, we'll lose a draft pick for dressing AD and Guyton in "wrong" numbers that give us a competitive advantage by confusing the offenseIt is my understanding that the NFL requires the 50 numbers to be used for linebackers before they can use other numbers.
Is that correct?
If so, who is wearing #55 right now?
It was the Seau thing that I found interesting.Shhhhhh, you'll set off numbergate, we'll lose a draft pick for dressing AD and Guyton in "wrong" numbers that give us a competitive advantage by confusing the offense
Seriously a good question, I never thought of that (or knew that rule existed though it makes sense, sort of...), makes me curious to know the answer, plus it bodes well for the possible return of Jr
It is my understanding that the NFL requires the 50 numbers to be used for linebackers before they can use other numbers.
Is that correct?
If so, who is wearing #55 right now?
Chill out, man. If you don't want to talk about jersey numbers, no one is forcing you to read a thread about jersey numbers.Guyton wore # 48 in preseason and has now been assigned #59.
So,what's your point?
#55 is open because it's not needed.
#24 is taken...does this mean Ty Law isn't coming back?
.......too much intrigue...step back from the grassy knoll
Chill out, man. If you don't want to talk about jersey numbers, no one is forcing you to read a thread about jersey numbers.
Anyway, if you bother to read the post you are whining about, my question was asking if the rule about having to use all 50 numbers is still a valid rule or not.
Chill out, man. If you don't want to talk about jersey numbers, no one is forcing you to read a thread about jersey numbers.
Anyway, if you bother to read the post you are whining about, my question was asking if the rule about having to use all 50 numbers is still a valid rule or not.
Can you answer the question about whether or not you need all numbers in the 50's to be taken before assigning LBs numbers outside the 50s? It's not numerology or psychic network, it is an interesting question that [seemingly] nobody knows the answer to [yet]My reply was over the top...however,If you want to know the chances of Seau coming back,why not start a thread asking for input on this possibility.
You don't have to use numerology or the psychic network....just ask....we won't hurt you.
It is my understanding that the NFL requires the 50 numbers to be used for linebackers before they can use other numbers.
Is that correct?
If so, who is wearing #55 right now?
Oh, my God. Are you still here?My reply was over the top...however,If you want to know the chances of Seau coming back,why not start a thread asking for input on this possibility.
Brian Bozworth was forced to wear #55.You don't have to use numerology or the psychic network....just ask....we won't hurt you.
Tully Banta Cain, eric ALexander, Pierre Woods and maybe others have played regular season games with numbers in the 40's. They were all forced to switch at one point. I just don't know the rules surrounding use of LB nuymbers in the 40'sLB's can wear #'s between 50-59 and 90-99.
Multi-position players must carry numbers appropriate to their primary position. If BB lists Ventrone as a DB, then 41 is okay. Ditto, 18 is okay for Slater if BB lists him as a WR.My question is why Ventrone who is playing WR can wear 41 when WR's can only wear #s between 10-19 and 80-89, 85 and 87 are available. Also if Slater is a DB now he needs to change his #18 - 25, 38, 43, 45, 46, 47 and 48 are available or he can simply switch w/Ventrone.
NFL Rule 5 said:and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable)
Thanks. This is great:I googled it. the best link I could find was this: http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/index.nsf/Documents/0-jers-nums
I have no idea of how reliable that information is, but I thought I'd share what I had found.
Not even a provision for numbers in the 40's. Right now no patriot LB has a 40 number. Redd is 49, but since he isn't on a roster, I don't think the rules apply.All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows: quarterbacks, punters, and placekickers, 1-19 (and 10-19 for wide receivers if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned); running backs and defensive backs, 20-49; centers, 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable); offensive guards and tackles, 60-79; wide receivers and tight ends, 80-89; defensive lineman, 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable); and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable).
Well, Zeke Mowatt was a "beast."Seems like we need a #55 or AD and/or Crable need to change numbers...maybe this means Crable gets "assigned" #55 so AD doesn't have to lose his number? [edited to add: I think it's ironic that in a post/topic about numbers, I hit my 666th post...
Well, Zeke Mowatt was a "beast."