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I know it probably means nothing, but why would you put in a WR as something aside from a number in the 80's?

Edit: I see there are a few in the teens, including former teammate Dexter Jackson.

Larry Fitzgerald is #11.

Steve Breston is #15.

Clearly people have forgotten football history. Iggles WR Harold Carmichael was 17. LA Rams WR Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch was 40. Rams WR Tom Fears was 55. And getting away from WRs for a moment, Chargers/Rams QB John Hadl was 21 and Browns QB Otto Graham was 60.

Weird numbers are a part of football history. What the cr@p is wrong with them now? The present paradigm only started in the mid-'70s. Besides, in the case of Edwards, they're leaving open the option of having him play QB without jumping through major hoops.

Thanks guys - I guess a Google search for "wide receivers with numbers not in the 80's" actually pulls results.

Thanks for pointing out the present paradigm, SH - my post was that Edwards' assignment of a number other than most of those of other WR's is an anomaly for a guy clearly stated to not be assigned to the QB depth chart. It's only mildy newsworthy because it differs from the paradigm.

I hate to be that guy ( ) but anyway here goes:

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They are really trying to pimp him out to the locals to grab some money huh?

clenz wrote:

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They are really trying to pimp him out to the locals to grab some money huh?

And, it's working. The wife and I will be purchasing jerseys. This is unusual for the Panthers, so I don't think it's just to sell merchandise. I'm sure they have some plans for him.

ASUMountaineer wrote:

clenz wrote: They are really trying to pimp him out to the locals to grab some money huh?

And, it's working. The wife and I will be purchasing jerseys. This is unusual for the Panthers, so I don't think it's just to sell merchandise. I'm sure they have some plans for him.

I don't think the two #17 jerseys I have WWAAAAAYYY in the back of the closet will be fetching anything off ebay, so we'll donate them (if Goodwill will even take a Delhomme jersey ).

ASUG8 wrote:but why would you put in a WR as something aside from a number in the 80's?

I'm guessing, but I would think he's still not used to the idea of being a WR and is hoping he gets some shot at QB in the wildcat if nothing else. JMHO.

89Hen wrote:

ASUG8 wrote:but why would you put in a WR as something aside from a number in the 80's?

I'm guessing, but I would think he's still not used to the idea of being a WR and is hoping he gets some shot at QB in the wildcat if nothing else. JMHO.

I guess I'm not so quietly hoping for that, 89 - Tampajag's link pretty much explains it above also.

ASUG8 wrote:

ASUMountaineer wrote:
And, it's working. The wife and I will be purchasing jerseys. This is unusual for the Panthers, so I don't think it's just to sell merchandise. I'm sure they have some plans for him.

I don't think the two #17 jerseys I have WWAAAAAYYY in the back of the closet will be fetching anything off ebay, so we'll donate them (if Goodwill will even take a Delhomme jersey ).

Same with my Peppers jersey.

Guys, really? I can't respect a grown man who wears a jersey of another man.

Reminds me of the Wofford student wearing the Carmelo Anthony jersey at the SoCon champ bball game....

CrackerRiley wrote:Guys, really? I can't respect a grown man who wears a jersey of another man.

Reminds me of the Wofford student wearing the Carmelo Anthony jersey at the SoCon champ bball game....

I agree with you. I can't do it for football. I had to get over this feeling in baseball. I won my fantasy league and the prize was a jersey of my choosing. I got the '83 Ripken throwback. I'm cool with wearing it.

Desean Jackson of the Eagles wears #10.

This number will allow him to play either position in the future, I like it.

I would say that more WR as of the last 5 years are wearing teens more so than 80's

From TampaJag's link

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows: quarterbacks, punters, and placekickers, 1-19 (and 10-19 for wide receivers if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned); running backs and defensive backs, 20-49; centers, 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable); offensive guards and tackles, 60-79; wide receivers and tight ends, 80-89; defensive lineman, 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable); and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable).

dbackjon wrote:From TampaJag's link

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows: quarterbacks, punters, and placekickers, 1-19 (and 10-19 for wide receivers if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned); running backs and defensive backs, 20-49; centers, 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable); offensive guards and tackles, 60-79; wide receivers and tight ends, 80-89; defensive lineman, 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable); and linebackers 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable).

If the "stars" of the team want their number to be in the teens the team will assign the 80's to the WR that don't see the field and let the stars have their teens

CrackerRiley wrote:Guys, really? I can't respect a grown man who wears a jersey of another man.

Reminds me of the Wofford student wearing the Carmelo Anthony jersey at the SoCon champ bball game....

Well, my life is in shambles now that I know I don't have Cracker's respect. I guess I need to get rid of all of my jerseys.

The only thing I have an issue with is wearing a jersey of a different team or sport to a game. (IE: wearing a Cowboys jersey to watch Carolina play Atlanta--or wearing a Peppers jersey at a Bobcats game, saw that more than I'd like ).

ASUMountaineer wrote:

CrackerRiley wrote:Guys, really? I can't respect a grown man who wears a jersey of another man.

Reminds me of the Wofford student wearing the Carmelo Anthony jersey at the SoCon champ bball game....

Well, my life is in shambles now that I know I don't have Cracker's respect. I guess I need to get rid of all of my jerseys.

The only thing I have an issue with is wearing a jersey of a different team or sport to a game. (IE: wearing a Cowboys jersey to watch Carolina play Atlanta--or wearing a Peppers jersey at a Bobcats game, saw that more than I'd like ).

That drives me up the wall too. I never understood seeing some old Cleveland Browns jersey at a Bucs/Saints game.

ASUMountaineer wrote:

CrackerRiley wrote:Guys, really? I can't respect a grown man who wears a jersey of another man.

Reminds me of the Wofford student wearing the Carmelo Anthony jersey at the SoCon champ bball game....

Well, my life is in shambles now that I know I don't have Cracker's respect. I guess I need to get rid of all of my jerseys.

The only thing I have an issue with is wearing a jersey of a different team or sport to a game. (IE: wearing a Cowboys jersey to watch Carolina play Atlanta--or wearing a Peppers jersey at a Bobcats game, saw that more than I'd like ).

That's another way of saying "screw you, I don't care about your game".

I wore my Appalachian gear to Wake Forest's Orange Bowl in Miami and their bowl game in Charlotte. Met a lot of App folks at both-- including Cam Speer.