Logic Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/21/nfl-passes-expanded-jersey-number-rule/ Get ready for jersey numbers to look different. NFL owners approved a rule proposal today that dramatically expands which positions are eligible to wear which numbers. Now jerseys with numbers in the single digits can be worn by defensive backs, linebackers, running backs, fullbacks, tight ends, H-backs and wide receivers. Defensive backs and linebackers could wear any number from 1 to 49, while running backs, fullbacks, tight ends, H-backs and wide receivers can all wear 1 to 49 and 80 to 89. Quarterbacks, punters and kickers will still be required to wear numbers 1 to 19, linemen will still wear 50 to 79, and defensive linemen and linebackers could also wear 90 to 99. Several NFL players have indicated that they’ll consider changing their jersey numbers this season. 2 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Gee, I wonder if the prospect of selling more jerseys factored into this decision? 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 This couldn’t be any less consequential for my enjoyment of the game. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I really do not care about #s. But I'm guessing this impacts the refs the most? They probably rely on #'s (at times) to tell things like illegal man downfield and stuff like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Absolutely hate it. Thought the college players looked incredibly stupid wearing 0 last year. Why the NFL insists on fixing things that arent broke, but not fixing things that are is beyond me. A Defensive Back can now wear the #1 but teams are limited on the variations of their helmets and jerseys? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Still need to get rid of the 1 shell rule. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 38 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Gee, I wonder if the prospect of selling more jerseys factored into this decision? Or requirement that players needed to buy up old jerseys when they change numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 This sucks, don't like it at all. I rather the NFL let teams wear all uni's in team history than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 56 minutes ago, Logic said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/21/nfl-passes-expanded-jersey-number-rule/ Get ready for jersey numbers to look different. NFL owners approved a rule proposal today that dramatically expands which positions are eligible to wear which numbers. Now jerseys with numbers in the single digits can be worn by defensive backs, linebackers, running backs, fullbacks, tight ends, H-backs and wide receivers. Defensive backs and linebackers could wear any number from 1 to 49, while running backs, fullbacks, tight ends, H-backs and wide receivers can all wear 1 to 49 and 80 to 89. Quarterbacks, punters and kickers will still be required to wear numbers 1 to 19, linemen will still wear 50 to 79, and defensive linemen and linebackers could also wear 90 to 99. Several NFL players have indicated that they’ll consider changing their jersey numbers this season. So the bigger question is will a WR on the active roster for the Bills wear a number in the 80s? or will we keep guys in the 10s? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Did I read this correctly? No LBs in the 50's???? I like the change with the exception of that. The greatest LBs of all time wore numbers in the 50s. That makes no sense. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, PetermansRedemption said: This couldn’t be any less consequential for my enjoyment of the game. It literally ranks below cheerleaders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Did I read this correctly? No LBs in the 50's???? I like the change with the exception of that. The greatest LBs of all time wore numbers in the 50s. That makes no sense. Absolutely agree with this. Really? No LBs in the 50s? In my best Berman voice, “C’mon Man!!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Hate this 🤮🤮🤮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 This is so gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 In other rules news: Tabled a proposal from the Buffalo Bills that would have pushed back interviews for general manager and head-coaching positions until after the championship round of the playoffs and would have prevented hires until after the Super Bowl. It will be further studied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoteam Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 When you say the number 56, what sport and position do you automatically think of? An American Football Linebacker. Dumb... I agree, any player who changes #s while on the same team should be required to "buy back" any fans purchase. The jersey would need to be turned into the official team store in Buffalo or sent via mail. The fan would receive a voucher to be able to get a new jersey of that player (or $ value assigned if say that they wanted to upgrade and to put it towards the purchase of a more expensive type/style of jersey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I thought the league retired #99 in honor of Mark Gastineau?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, BuffaloBillies said: I really do not care about #s. But I'm guessing this impacts the refs the most? They probably rely on #'s (at times) to tell things like illegal man downfield and stuff like that? O-lineman won't change numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyBillsFan Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I think it's a great idea. In fact, I would go a step further and introduce Jersey numbers -1 to -20 for underachieving, untalented or lazy footballers on the roster. The further away from zero, the less valuable or respected the player....for example: -3...Marcel Dareus -7...Russel Bodine -16...Kelvin Benjamin In fact, I'm logging on to Fanatics.com to pre-order my Vontae Davis -20 jersey right now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Geometric symbols on jerseys will be the next big thing..., kinda like Prince or the artist formally known as... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 hours ago, whatdrought said: This will pitch the “jersey numbers determine career outcomes” club into existential crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Did I read this correctly? No LBs in the 50's???? I like the change with the exception of that. The greatest LBs of all time wore numbers in the 50s. That makes no sense. Bad written article here's the rule: The expanded jerseys will allow running backs, tight ends, fullbacks, H-backs and wide receivers to wear numbers 1-49 and 80-89; defensive backs can choose from 1-49; linebackers 1-59 and 90-99; offensive linemen 50-79; and defensive linemen 50-79 and 90-99. QBs, kickers and punters will remain in 1-19. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-passes-rule-expanding-eligible-jersey-numbers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Did I read this correctly? No LBs in the 50's???? I like the change with the exception of that. The greatest LBs of all time wore numbers in the 50s. That makes no sense. Dang. Hopefully that doesn't carry over to madden. I prefer all my linebackers to have numbers in the 50's. That's a lot of linebackers in the NFL that will have to change numbers, if true. I'm not too excited about this. I like the more traditional number system. But, if it makes the players happy then so be it. It is not that important. Edited April 21, 2021 by MJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Sounds dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Did I read this correctly? No LBs in the 50's???? I like the change with the exception of that. The greatest LBs of all time wore numbers in the 50s. That makes no sense. 4 hours ago, AmishRifle said: Absolutely agree with this. Really? No LBs in the 50s? In my best Berman voice, “C’mon Man!!” 1 hour ago, MJS said: Dang. Hopefully that doesn't carry over to madden. I prefer all my linebackers to have numbers in the 50's. That's a lot of linebackers in the NFL that will have to change numbers, if true. I'm not too excited about this. I like the more traditional number system. But, if it makes the players happy then so be it. It is not that important. 1 hour ago, The Jokeman said: Bad written article here's the rule: The expanded jerseys will allow running backs, tight ends, fullbacks, H-backs and wide receivers to wear numbers 1-49 and 80-89; defensive backs can choose from 1-49; linebackers 1-59 and 90-99; offensive linemen 50-79; and defensive linemen 50-79 and 90-99. QBs, kickers and punters will remain in 1-19. Linebackers can still wear #'s in the 50's as The Jokeman pointed out. They just expanded it to 1 through 49 if they wish. Step off the ledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, The Jokeman said: Bad written article here's the rule: The expanded jerseys will allow running backs, tight ends, fullbacks, H-backs and wide receivers to wear numbers 1-49 and 80-89; defensive backs can choose from 1-49; linebackers 1-59 and 90-99; offensive linemen 50-79; and defensive linemen 50-79 and 90-99. QBs, kickers and punters will remain in 1-19. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-passes-rule-expanding-eligible-jersey-numbers Thanks. That makes more sense. Always found it odd to see LBs and DEs in college in single digits. Seeing a guy in a number 6 that is 265 pounds destroying a QB always seemed out of place. I like tradition but that said I also embrace change. I would rather see the game be more fun than too rigid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks @The Jokeman @Doc Brown!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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