Reggie Bush's number....

[UofLnMU]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2429358

It looks like Reggie Bush is petitioning to wear #5 in the NFL. Edgerrin James tried that before when he entered the league. I certainly don't have any problem with that sort of thing, but this opens up a huge can of worms, eh? What happens when Mario Williams wants to wear his #9--or hell, #1 for that matter? Gugh.

[Stripes]

I can't fault Bush for trying, but I hope the NFL says no to this. The number system is uniform throughout the league for a reason. After they gave in to the receivers wanting 10-20, they will end up getting closer to a "pick your own number" kind of deal if Bush gets his way.

[jjakq27]

A big part of the whole numbering thing is that it's suppossed to help the refs with issues like eligible receivers and proper offensive line formations. Having a low number is probably not going to affect this situation, but what happens when a guard or a DE wants a number that is below 20? They've got to draw the line somewhere. I would be surprised if he wins. His jersey will sell whether it has 5 or 35 on it so the NFL probably doesn't care in what he wants.

[ChadJohnson-85]

Mcneal might try to have his jersey number 1#?

[turningpoint]

he's a qb i think that is ok

[BigBenBlows]

I for one really could care less. Keyswawn wears 19, Pot Henry wears 15. Its not really that big of a deal.

[ChadJohnson-85]

he's a qb i think that is ok

Marvin Lewis wanted him to be a WR for trick play's.

[GROIIIDayton]

chad johnson-85 did you come up with that all by yourself??...lol

[ChadJohnson-85]

chad johnson-85 did you come up with that all by yourself??...lol

what did I come up with?

[ChadJohnson-85]

Here's an update on Reggie Bush and his number 5 ~~~~> http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9456833

[jditty47]

yep didnt get it. good, make him stay with what has worked for them...and i agree with the reasoning.

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

he's a qb i think that is ok

McNeal is NOT a QB. Therefore, it is not ok. He's a WR.

[Edogger]

I am glad to hear the NFL shot down Bush's petition to wear #5. The NFL should stick to their guns and not allow any exceptions to the rules and keep the numbers based on position. I disagree with the fines they hand out and strict dress code but the numbers are a good thing. Maybe the NCAA should start incorporating this into their plans that way there is no complaints when they make to the big time!

[BTG]

I am glad to hear the NFL shot down Bush's petition to wear #5. The NFL should stick to their guns and not allow any exceptions to the rules and keep the numbers based on position. I disagree with the fines they hand out and strict dress code but the numbers are a good thing. Maybe the NCAA should start incorporating this into their plans that way there is no complaints when they make to the big time!

I think there should be some new rules implemented for the numbers. With all the retired numbers and whatnot, it makes sense as long as there are simple guidelines. For instance:

Quarterbacks may wear any number between 1-19.

Any other skill position player on offense or defense may wear any number between 1-49 with receivers and tight ends also being able to wear 80-89.

Offensive and defensive linemen may wear any number between 50-79 and 90-99.

Linebackers may wear any number between 40-59 and 80-99.

Kicker and punters may wear any number between 1-19.

It would really be that simple.

[Edogger]

I am glad to hear the NFL shot down Bush's petition to wear #5. The NFL should stick to their guns and not allow any exceptions to the rules and keep the numbers based on position. I disagree with the fines they hand out and strict dress code but the numbers are a good thing. Maybe the NCAA should start incorporating this into their plans that way there is no complaints when they make to the big time!

I think there should be some new rules implemented for the numbers. With all the retired numbers and whatnot, it makes sense as long as there are simple guidelines. For instance:

Quarterbacks may wear any number between 1-19.

Any other skill position player on offense or defense may wear any number between 1-49 with receivers and tight ends also being able to wear 80-89.

Offensive and defensive linemen may wear any number between 50-79 and 90-99.

Linebackers may wear any number between 40-59 and 80-99.

Kicker and punters may wear any number between 1-19.

It would really be that simple.

That would be okay but there still would be the standard numbers by position. But I'm sure you would always have "that guy" to fight the system and get their way.