Why is Devin Hester allowed to wear #23?

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:08 PM

Ether
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He's technically a Receiver now... not a Running back, not a Cornerback, not a safety. I could've sworn that Receivers only got 10-19, and 80-89? Shouldnt he be forced to change his number, or change position?

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:11 PM

toeknee
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that's an interesting question

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:13 PM

GEEK
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He's an NFL fan favorite. If he was some unknown player who made the switch, then I think the NFL would enforce the rule.

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:17 PM

IdentityCrisis
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jersey sales. thats why

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:18 PM

crzy
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He doesn't have to change his jersey number. He started as a cornerback and switched positions.

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:19 PM

valrod33
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Originally posted by crzy:
He doesn't have to change his jersey number. He started as a cornerback and switched positions.

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Nov 12, 2009 at 9:26 PM

YungAce
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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by crzy:
He doesn't have to change his jersey number. He started as a cornerback and switched positions.

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Nov 12, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Ether
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Originally posted by crzy:
He doesn't have to change his jersey number. He started as a cornerback and switched positions.

So if someone like Calvin Johnson wanted to keep his College #21, he'd be drafted as a Running back or whatever, simply change his position and be allowed to wear #21?

Nov 12, 2009 at 9:29 PM

crzy
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Originally posted by Ether:
Originally posted by crzy:
He doesn't have to change his jersey number. He started as a cornerback and switched positions.

So if someone like Calvin Johnson wanted to keep his College #21, he'd be drafted as a Running back or whatever, simply change his position and be allowed to wear #21?

If his original NFL position was running back, and then later switched to wide receiver, then yes, he could wear 21.

Nov 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM

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HaiGuise
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If John Madden makes an exception for you and gives you 100 SPD attributes, you can pretty much wear any jersey you want.

Nov 13, 2009 at 12:45 AM

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jdt84_2
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i think it comes down to money. the fans would be pissed if he was forced to change numbers.

and i thin the nfl would sniff out someone who is trying a gimmick to keep a number. hester was a legit CB coming out of college.

Nov 13, 2009 at 7:21 AM

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