Sweet Lou Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Aggressive players like Hughes, along with their coaches approval of course, have changed their jersey numbers in the past allowing the refs a little change of scenery without even knowing it. And please don't ask for a link. I'm still trying to figure out the link issue in the "Off the Wall Forum" As fans, we all know when Jerry plays, that the potential to be mean and nasty is only a small part of his character on the field. He is an aggressive player who clearly wants to win, but struggles controlling his emotions sometimes. I think the refs are always looking at number 55. A situational sterotype? Yes, No, Maybe? It would be a band-aid on a major flesh wound type of change, but I think changing his jersey number could at least change the scenery for the old double nickel. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You really think a number change will stop a Ref from knowing who he is? By now they have had every Officiating crew in the league that covers the Bills. His position hasn't changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The Bills have done this in the past. I just can't remember who and when exactly. I wanna say it was early on in the Levy era and was either a DL or DB. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Aggressive players like Hughes, along with their coaches approval of course, have changed their jersey numbers in the past allowing the refs a little change of scenery without even knowing it. And please don't ask for a link. I'm still trying to figure out the link issue in the "Off the Wall Forum" As fans, we all know when Jerry plays, that the potential to be mean and nasty is only a small part of his character on the field. He is an aggressive player who clearly wants to win, but struggles controlling his emotions sometimes. I think the refs are always looking at number 55. A situational sterotype? Yes, No, Maybe? It would be a band-aid on a major flesh wound type of change, but I think changing his jersey number could at least change the scenery for the old double nickel. Thoughts? Out of the box thinking. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Maybe we could just keep him on the bench and not tell anyone. He'd never get any unnecessary penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Might I suggest a series of procedures to make him look like Bruce Jenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Maybe we could just keep him on the bench and not tell anyone. He'd never get any unnecessary penalties. Why stop there when he can get the Mike Williams treatment? Deactivate him on Sundays for a new punt catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The Bills have done this in the past. I just can't remember who and when exactly. I wanna say it was early on in the Levy era and was either a DL or DB. GO BILLS!!! i could be wrong, but i think it was ken jones, he was an O-lineman seemingly always getting called for holding.. i believe he actually switched his number .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Hughes would draw a flag for changing his number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 i could be wrong, but i think it was ken jones, he was an O-lineman seemingly always getting called for holding.. i believe he actually switched his number .. I think that's correct! Holy crap, I was WAY off in my memory! Must have been under Chuck Knox then. Wow, great job, dwight. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 i could be wrong, but i think it was ken jones, he was an O-lineman seemingly always getting called for holding.. i believe he actually switched his number .. Wasn't it Will Wolford who changed numbers from 69 to 73 or the reverse? I thought Jones was always #72. I could be wrong of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 i could be wrong, but i think it was ken jones, he was an O-lineman seemingly always getting called for holding.. i believe he actually switched his number .. Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Ken Jones: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneKe21.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 OJ 36 to 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 OJ 36 to 32. Oh, we've had several guys switch numbers. Bennett from 97 to 55 comes to mind. Heck, Gilmore did it recently himself. But what Knox did with Jones was in season as I recall and made solely to try to help disguise him a bit from the refs. I wonder if the league even allows that sort of thing anymore. If so, give Hughes a new number. Couldn't hurt. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Oh, we've had several guys switch numbers. Bennett from 97 to 55 comes to mind. Heck, Gilmore did it recently himself. But what Knox did with Jones was in season as I recall and made solely to try to help disguise him a bit from the refs. I wonder if the league even allows that sort of thing anymore. If so, give Hughes a new number. Couldn't hurt. GO BILLS!!! As long as the NFL isn't selling his Bills' jersey, it shouldn't be a problem. They are not AFAIK. Spiller and Leodis also swapped numbers recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I suggest #3, its hardly used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumblefish Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Marv, used to say "play clean and play smart" if that advice is followed a number change is never necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Cornelius Bennett, 55 to 97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Might I suggest a series of procedures to make him look like Bruce Jenner. I think Ms. Jenner looks fabulous these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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