Holy Crap

[sportznutt]

My sister just bought for me an authentic Edge Jersey.......white, #32!

 

[sportznutt]

wait, is Edge getting a new number?

 

[Ryanwb]

wait, is Edge getting a new number?

That's the rumor

 

[Redrage]

it will be a collectors item from day 1.

 

[sportznutt]

but nothing's official yet, right?

 

[Ryanwb]

but nothing's official yet, right?

Nope, the NFL rules committee is going to be voting on this soon. Edge can't wear #5 because of current rules

 

[sportznutt]

he wants to wear #5?

If not, he'll wear #32?

 

[Scott MS]

NFL is exploring a rule change, but I think there will be lots of pressure for popular players to keep their existing number. Plus, it probably won't be in effect until next season.

No way in heck that the NFL will sell thousands of James jerseys and then change the number. No way.

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

No way in heck that the NFL will sell thousands of James jerseys and then change the number. No way.

To the NFL.. This is an argument FOR changing the rule, not one against it.

Cha ching $$$

 

[Ryanwb]

NFL is exploring a rule change, but I think there will be lots of pressure for popular players to keep their existing number. Plus, it probably won't be in effect until next season.

No way in heck that the NFL will sell thousands of James jerseys and then change the number. No way.

It will go into place this season

 

[Redsz]

Bah, I will hate it if this rule passes. The current number system prevents the numerical chaos we see in college ball. It will also be much harder to figure out who's who and what their responsibilities are on the field.

 

[Scott MS]

The rule has to be recommended by the competition committee to the owners. Next, 24 out of 32 owners need to approve the change.

I don't think it gets passed. Owners will see this as number changing mayhem. Further, even if passed, each team will continue to have final decisions over number changes.

 

[SunsTzu]

No way in heck that the NFL will sell thousands of James jerseys and then change the number. No way.

What about the thousands of people who bought Bush #5 jerseys? Isn't that the reason for the rule change?

 

[vince56]

I don't think it gets passed. Owners will see this as number changing mayhem. Further, even if passed, each team will continue to have final decisions over number changes.

EDIT: Owners will see this as jersey selling mayhem.

It will happen. Count on it. I don't like it either, but it gives people reason to shell out more dough for new jerseys.

 

[Scott MS]

What about the thousands of people who bought Bush #5 jerseys? Isn't that the reason for the rule change?

Well those people were just plain dumb to go out and buy a jersey prior to the official announcement of a number. You didn't see people going out and buying Leinart #11 did you? Cardinals quickly steered Matt to selecting an appropriate number that no other player had.

You'll notice that, at the NFL Shop, the Bush jersey is in limbo, while Leinart and Young are for sale and shipping.

http://www.nflshop.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2273851&cp=2237397.716694

http://www.nflshop.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2273855&cp=2252897


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[Scott MS]

EDIT: Owners will see this as jersey selling mayhem.

It will happen. Count on it. I don't like it either, but it gives people reason to shell out more dough for new jerseys.

For every dollar they will make more from a number change, they'll turn around and lose as they throw away the 1,000s of pre-made jerseys that are no longer correct.

Further, you have one pissed off supply chain with lots of outdated products. Seems like lot of money lost just so some dude can have a college number. The system has been in place for years, I don't see them bending over for Reggie.

That's my opinion, at least.

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[football karma]

Latest I heard on the radio is that the earliest the change could happen is the 2007 season --

and Reggie Bush has now showed up in Saints minicamp in a new #25 jersey -- replacing the #5 he had worn earlier

 

[SunsTzu]

Well those people were just plain dumb to go out and buy a jersey prior to the official announcement of a number. You didn't see people going out and buying Leinart #11 did you? Cardinals quickly steered Matt to selecting an appropriate number that no other player had.



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http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=61335

 

[Scott MS]

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=61335

Yeah, I posted that on September 26, 2005 when Leinart was just starting his senior year and the Cards were spiraling down in the league standings -- headed for the #1 pick which was considered to be Leinart at the time.

That was called a joke.

 

[AzCards21]

This sounds like something that would happen to me.

 

[SunsTzu]

That was called a joke.

Oh the irony.