Rookie #’s announced:

[Sicilian]

It's certainly possible you're right, but there's no reason to act so sure about it. It also depends on how much respect Strong garners.

I don't think they'll retire 28 or anything, but whether it was expressly forbidden or not, they tend not to give out the numbers of the really good ones the first year after they retire. No one wore 11 last year, no one wore 87 the year Gronk retired, no one took Bruschi's 54 until Brian Waters three years later, etc. We might see Strong as 28 down the road, but I'd be surprised if anyone has it for 2022.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I don't think they'll retire 28 or anything, but whether it was expressly forbidden or not, they tend not to give out the numbers of the really good ones the first year after they retire. No one wore 11 last year, no one wore 87 the year Gronk retired, no one took Bruschi's 54 until Brian Waters three years later, etc. We might see Strong as 28 down the road, but I'd be surprised if anyone has it for 2022.

The NFL has not expressly forbidden it, but a few years ago told teams that they shouldn't retire numbers going forward except in special cases, e.g., Brady. [Personally, I would un-retire the Boston Patriots numbers (except maybe Gino), and retire 87 for Coates and GRONK.]

 

[Brotherblues]

It's certainly possible you're right, but there's no reason to act so sure about it. It also depends on how much respect Strong garners.

Raising my bet to 40 dinglebucks now

 

[Water Boy]

The NFL has not expressly forbidden it, but a few years ago has told teams that they shouldn't retire numbers going forward except in special cases, e.g., Brady. [Personally, I would un-retire the Boston Patriots numbers (except maybe Gino), and retire 87 for Coates and GRONK.]

I totally agree with that unless you plan on using the decimal system. There are many Pats numbers that should come out of retirement. No 12 is not sacred IMO either given that Brady was a traitor.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I totally agree with that unless you plan on using the decimal system. There are many Pats numbers that should come out of retirement. No 12 is not sacred IMO either given that Brady was a traitor.

Even despite the ending, his number should be retired. I definitely agree with Tippett and Hannah being retired.

 

[captain stone]

No 2006 "tight" comments?

Anyone remember the name of that poster?

 

[captain stone]

Nevermind

 

[Triumph]

Yes I know. That's with Jones. Most of the time he was not running with the 1st team.

Then that means that Thornton is facing the 2nd team defenses as well.

I ask why isnt Thornton getting more reps with Jones? He is not getting cut, but it will be a huge disappointment if Thornton does not see significant snaps when the real games begin.

 

[Keyser Söze]

11 should never be worn again

Jules won’t even make the HOF, retiring his # would be embarrassing….let’s not be the Celtics

 

[bresna]

You missed one

At least 2 Patriots...