machine gun kelly Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 We all love Fred, but come on, Thurman was an all-time great. Well said. Fredex is the only jersey I own, but I'm fine with Bush wearing 22 if that is his number since college. The only number I'm aware we retired is Bruce's number. I'm not sure how to even search other numbers retired by the Bills. Let's just hope he can have some electric punt returns and maybe once worked into Roman's system can add a couple of interesting plays with two back sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The back of my #22 jersey says JACKSON and that's the only person that should be wearing it. Especially when the real 22 is available on the market. They certainly wouldn't give 34 to Sammy Morris or Antowain Smith back in the day. Bad form This has gone beyond crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Dear crazy people, Fred Jackson is no longer here, Get the over it. This has gone beyond crazy. I saw several people saying on social Media "This is the last straw" "This team is dead to me" "No Respect" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Well said. Fredex is the only jersey I own, but I'm fine with Bush wearing 22 if that is his number since college. The only number I'm aware we retired is Bruce's number. I'm not sure how to even search other numbers retired by the Bills. Let's just hope he can have some electric punt returns and maybe once worked into Roman's system can add a couple of interesting plays with two back sets. Well said. Fredex is the only jersey I own, but I'm fine with Bush wearing 22 if that is his number since college. The only number I'm aware we retired is Bruce's number. I'm not sure how to even search other numbers retired by the Bills. Let's just hope he can have some electric punt returns and maybe once worked into Roman's system can add a couple of interesting plays with two back sets. He wore #5 at USC. Regardless, it's not a big deal that he's wearing #22 with the Bills. Is it Bush league? Nope. Not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Dear crazy people, Fred Jackson is no longer here, Get the over it. I saw several people saying on social Media "This is the last straw" "This team is dead to me" "No Respect" OMG.....and we are on page 22!!!! *GASPS* CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The Fred Jackson ship has SAILED. Let it go! As for #22 - he's not Thurman Thomas. I respect Fred and he gave us some good years. But in no way was he a "retire the number" player. I'm not even sure he's 'Wall of Fame' material. He made something out of nothing. But he never had the quickness and shiftiness that Reggie Bush has. Even at the age Reggie is now. If he went to Seattle last year and managed to play well, i'd understand. But he proved Whaley's point. Marshawn was hurt and Fred still slid down the depth chart. He's done. The team was done with him well over a year ago. Move on. Are you a fan of the Buffalo Bills or just a fan of Fred Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Nate Clements should have been offended when they gave Fred 22. Yes, that makes as much sense as the drivel I'm reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 He should have taken 32. Didn't we have another back from Southern Cal with that number at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Lee Evans wore 83. I mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The back of my #22 jersey says JACKSON and that's the only person that should be wearing it. Especially when the real 22 is available on the market. They certainly wouldn't give 34 to Sammy Morris or Antowain Smith back in the day. Bad form Freddie was a nice player, but that's all. They gave 56 away after Darryl Talley, 90 away after Phil Hansen, 94 away after Mario, 80 away after Lofton, etc. Freddie doesn't hold a candle to those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Dear crazy people, Fred Jackson is no longer here, Get the over it. I saw several people saying on social Media "This is the last straw" "This team is dead to me" "No Respect" Those people aren't fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The back of my #22 jersey says JACKSON and that's the only person that should be wearing it. Especially when the real 22 is available on the market. They certainly wouldn't give 34 to Sammy Morris or Antowain Smith back in the day. Bad form Man, you must have been fuming then when Lee Evans wore #83 CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Freddie was a nice player, but that's all. They gave 56 away after Darryl Talley, 90 away after Phil Hansen, 94 away after Mario, 80 away after Lofton, etc. Freddie doesn't hold a candle to those guys. well said!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Freddie was a nice player, but that's all. They gave 56 away after Darryl Talley, 90 away after Phil Hansen, 94 away after Mario, 80 away after Lofton, etc. Freddie doesn't hold a candle to those guys. All great points. I think you could have left out 94 though. You just named three legendary Bills, and one guy who quit on the team. I doubt anyone around is nostalgic over the number 94. Great talent? Yes. Great Buffalo Bill? No. Freddie is a far greater Bill than 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 IMO, its not like they are issuing anyone #'s 12,34, and 78 While I love Freddy, he isnt tied to the number like Kelly, Thomas, and Smith were CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Man, you must have been fuming then when Lee Evans wore #83 CBF Andre gave permission: When Lee Evans came to the Bills as a number one draft choice in 2004, he was issued number 84. Having worn jersey number 3 at Wisconsin, Evans knew that was not an option by league rule for a receiver. But being Lee Evans III and having worn 3 in some form on his jersey his whole football career he wanted 83. "Basically we don't use those numbers again until we check with Mr. Wilson," Hojnowski said. "After getting the okay there I also did have to place a call to San Diego to Andre and tell him myself, 'Look as a courtesy I'm letting you know that we're issuing your number.' So he asked me who and I told him it was Lee Evans and he said, 'Okay, he'll do the number proud.'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meark Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 All great points. I think you could have left out 94 though. You just named three legendary Bills, and one guy who quit on the team. I doubt anyone around is nostalgic over the number 94. Great talent? Yes. Great Buffalo Bill? No. Freddie is a far greater Bill than 94. +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Ryan: Reggie Bush will be like a Ferrari (2:36)NFL Media's LaDainian Tomlinson talks one-on-one with Bills head coach Rex Ryan about QB Tyrod Taylor, the signing of running back Reggie Bush and the expectations for the Bills defense in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 He should have taken 32. Didn't we have another back from Southern Cal with that number at some point? Are you sure? Can you refresh my memory on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Are you sure? Can you refresh my memory on that? DUH! Gary McDermont wore it. What Bills fan doesn't know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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