i dont mind single-digit wide receivers and im ok with single-digit CBs but im not sure about the rest of it
and the idea that you could have a WR in the 20s/30s/40s seems aesthetically horrible to me
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i dont mind single-digit wide receivers and im ok with single-digit CBs but im not sure about the rest of it
and the idea that you could have a WR in the 20s/30s/40s seems aesthetically horrible to me
idk - 52, 20 and 75 feel very different to the others... maybe 55 too
but i guess then where does the buck stop - why would we also not include 92
i do like the idea of carefully guarding specific numbers so that you cultivate a legacy with them - like CJ Mosley being handed 57 after OJ Brigance wore it (and it was unofficially retired) - i like the idea that maybe that continues with ngata to madubuike and with other numbers too - maybe in a lesser way but mcphee and zadarius in that 90 jersey...
but idk that i'd feel that way with 5 - i dont think id feel that weird about hollywood wearing 5 if he wanted to
i imagine you can maybe add 55 soon
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
I couldn’t stop thinking of James Washington as a rb attempting to play wr because of his jersey number. I hate it. And I hate ty Montgomery’s number too. Goes both ways lol
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
Actually mentioned it on a later post lol
Davesta
Ravens Ring of Honor
I see 55 and 5 in the same tier. If you can see someone like Hollywood rocking 5, 55 should be available too.
20, 52 & 75 is tier 1. No brainer. Ain’t no one rocking those numbers again.
5, 55 & 73 I would consider the same.
but that’s me.
Ellicottraven
Ravens Ring of Honor
I would put 73 and 55 in the same tier below 52, 20 and 75. 5 is not in either leagues for me. Ring of honor worthy, but definitely not retirement worthy.
I dont think it should be retired by wait a few more years for sure- the other thing is if this rule change never happened then I wouldn't see a reason to wear 5 but because it did it makes sense
What I mean by that is only kickers punters and qbs wear 5 (previous to the rule) so it wouldn't make sense to give someone 5 when every other option besides 4 and 9 is always free
Oh I agree. It was a nice way to honor Joe, but if this rule change comes into effect officially, it’ll be back in circulation again. I can’t even imagine the competition for the single digit numbers.
But will someone ever wear 9 again is the next question
Corvus Purpura
Practice Squad
9 might still be on the roster when 8 makes his speech in Canton.
JO_75
Hall of Famer
Aaron Wilson got fired fired from the Houston Chronicle.
Context:
-Wilson, in an interview that remains available online, called the lawsuits against Watson a “money grab” and “ambulance chasing.” Wilson also used an unfortunate, inaccurate, and ill-advised term while clumsily attempting to explain Watson’s approach to the efforts to resolve the claims before the first lawsuit was filed.
“In his case, you know, it’s kind of like you don’t, you know, you don’t negotiate with terrorists,” Wilson said, attempting to explain the notion that players with impeccable reputations are more likely to pay to make allegations like this go away. -
Context:
-Wilson, in an interview that remains available online, called the lawsuits against Watson a “money grab” and “ambulance chasing.” Wilson also used an unfortunate, inaccurate, and ill-advised term while clumsily attempting to explain Watson’s approach to the efforts to resolve the claims before the first lawsuit was filed.
“In his case, you know, it’s kind of like you don’t, you know, you don’t negotiate with terrorists,” Wilson said, attempting to explain the notion that players with impeccable reputations are more likely to pay to make allegations like this go away. -
would be kind of cool seeing Diggs wear number 1 again, just like he did at Maryland, but seeing RB's in the 80s would be weird. I wish they allowed double 00 like Jim Otto, the old center for the Raiders.
Willbacker
Ravens Ring of Honor
Oh man I would've been on Wilson's side cuz an opinion is an opinion but man calling those women terrorists is way above board smh
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
He didn’t call them terrorists, he drew an analogy and to imply that he called them terrorists is deliberately obtuse. I think for him to be fired over this is knee jerk and really hurts the spirit of “innocent until proven guilty”.
don’t negotiate with terrorists, and don’t go to court with women who are trying to blackmail you for money with no police report. If this guy believes he knows watsons character fairly well and he thinks this is an attack and money grab towards him, why is that a fireable offense? No evidence has been mentioned and no police report was ever filed and not a single accuser wants to file charges, they’ve only requested settlements. Until a conclusion is drawn it is unreasonable to fire people for stating opinions based on what they know of the persons involved
airconteka
MVP
It's because victim blaming enables rapists to get away with it because women are too scared to come forward. So publicly comparing them to terrorists is a dumb thing to do for someone in such a public position.
Willbacker
Ravens Ring of Honor
I was just going by what was posted but you still have to be careful on how you phrase things. It's a damn sensitive world as you know. We've been seeing a lot of things taken out of context but the man is coming out with an apology which to me means he is admitting what he said was wrong and that's the problem. Stand firm. Don't apologize if you're not wrong.
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
It’s not victim blaming, it’s saying that if you want this man punished for what he did then take the right measures. But no, you all go to a lawyer who’s treating this like a class action lawsuit and see how many can bully him into giving y’all a payday. I won’t buy this until there are charges filed.
He apologized because the world we live in bullies and cancels anyone who doesn’t follow the narrative, and he would maybe like to continue his career in sports journalism. He spoke his thoughts based on his character assessment of a guy who has had a glowing reputation dating back to day one in college, it’s not his fault that social media is a mob of one track minded sissies who refuse to allow due process
QuothTheRaven
Veteran
You just can't get drawn into this stuff if you have a position of influence. The average person on the street can form whatever opinion they like based on the facts at hand, but if you're speaking from a platform that can influence public opinion, speak on evidence or wait for the courts to handle it. It's irresponsible to drive a narrative for something like this, intentionally or not.