Proposed Rule to Ease Jersey Number Restrictions

https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/4/1/22362321/the-chiefs-proposed-a-new-rule-to-expand-restrictions-on-jersey-numbers

I think this is a terrible idea. This isn't collage football. They're grown professionals. Position groups should be number-specific. The NFL should have a different standard than collage kids. If anything they should stiffen the restrictions on jersey numbers, not lesson it. I don't wanna see WR's wearing single digit numbers in games, or see QB's wearing numbers in the 20's, or lineman wearing #10. Personally, I'd like to see the league restrict, for example, WR's to 80's numbers unless the team can show they have no more 80's numbers on the 53 man roster. I admit a bit of bias.. I'm a bit of a football purist in matters like this. I never liked WR's wearing numbers in the teens. So I hope this proposal never passes.

Thoughts?

I need to hear about some kickers trying to get #99 from a D linemen. But I will say DBs wearing single digit numbers looks clean. Ultimately I don't care

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I need to hear about some kickers trying to get #99 from a D linemen. But I will say DBs wearing single digit numbers looks clean. Ultimately I don't care

Trust me, that'll happen if this rules is passed. I don't wanna see neither. Keep that in HS and collage football where the children are.

I remember Bosworth b***hing about not able to wear his college #44, 30 years too late

I used to hate it, but it's grown on me over the years. As long as the QBs stay 1-19

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/4/1/22362321/the-chiefs-proposed-a-new-rule-to-expand-restrictions-on-jersey-numbers

I think this is a terrible idea. This isn't collage football. They're grown professionals. Position groups should be number-specific. The NFL should have a different standard than collage kids. If anything they should stiffen the restrictions on jersey numbers, not lesson it. I don't wanna see WR's wearing single digit numbers in games, or see QB's wearing numbers in the 20's, or lineman wearing #10. Personally, I'd like to see the league restrict, for example, WR's to 80's numbers unless the team can show they have no more 80's numbers on the 53 man roster. I admit a bit of bias.. I'm a bit of a football purist in matters like this. I never liked WR's wearing numbers in the teens. So I hope this proposal never passes.

Thoughts?

Gross. WRs with teens numbers are fire.

Originally posted by 5_Golden_Rings:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
https://www.ninersnation.com/2021/4/1/22362321/the-chiefs-proposed-a-new-rule-to-expand-restrictions-on-jersey-numbers

I think this is a terrible idea. This isn't collage football. They're grown professionals. Position groups should be number-specific. The NFL should have a different standard than collage kids. If anything they should stiffen the restrictions on jersey numbers, not lesson it. I don't wanna see WR's wearing single digit numbers in games, or see QB's wearing numbers in the 20's, or lineman wearing #10. Personally, I'd like to see the league restrict, for example, WR's to 80's numbers unless the team can show they have no more 80's numbers on the 53 man roster. I admit a bit of bias.. I'm a bit of a football purist in matters like this. I never liked WR's wearing numbers in the teens. So I hope this proposal never passes.

Thoughts?

Gross. WRs with teens numbers are fire.

Yeah maybe it's being a 49er fan but once I see a receiver in 16 my brain is all of a sudden like this is wrong

every other teen number on a WR looks great though just not 16

Otto Graham wore #60 until he joined the NFL in 1952, from then on it was !4.

I don't get why the NCAA doesn't adopt NFL rules if thats where their players are supposed to be headed.

Originally posted by 1251alex:
I don't get why the NCAA doesn't adopt NFL rules if thats where their players are supposed to be headed.

Well, they won't. They'll seek to remain distinguished in how they do things. Which is why I say this is a bad idea.

Shouldn't matter. But its easier for fans to pick up on whos who sometimes though, so i prefer it this way.

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Shouldn't matter. But its easier for fans to pick up on whos who sometimes though, so i prefer it this way.

Agreed and agreed.

dont like that rule to change.. CB wearing 2... RB wearing 5.. no thanks

Originally posted by jimrat:
I remember Bosworth b***hing about not able to wear his college #44, 30 years too late

Reggie Bush with his number 5 too.

Couldn't care less what numbers players wear.