I think that there are some loopholes around it if you've played another position or so. See Hester's 23 for instance, or Ronnie Brown lining up as a QB with number 23.

From what I understood, it was mainly to see eligible receivers and what not.

Anyway, I read up on it after missing most of the interview. Really liked what they had to say. I asume that they knew what to tell on most of the question, but Raji and Matthews both talking about their alledged drug use really just makes me that more comfortable. I didn't think Raji was that smart, but he really wasn't that bad in this interview.

Well I remember hearing last season that the NFL was going to make Hester change his number if he had a certain percentage of snaps at receiver....

I don't guess it really matters though, the number isn't what makes the plays.

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Didn't hear anything about that, but I can imagine they would. WRs have enough choice since 2004, so no problems there.

I guess that number 94 is available now *sniff*. He'll play 50% of the snaps in the 4-3 or so still, so I don't think they'll have him change it just yet. If he keeps playing the elephant position in the 3-4, I doubt he'll ever have to. We'll see how it'll work out.

But, we're drifing off here.

Hawk had 47 in college as well. I believe in favor of Pat Tillman.

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has anybody fantasized about Matthews being the game-changing player that we all hoped Hawk would be?

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Heard BJ had enough credits to graduate already..

also realized that Boston College graduates something like 78% of football players????

thats incorrect. Defensive linemen can wear any number from 50 to 79 and from 90 to 99.
Linebackers are restricted to wearing 50-59 and 90-99.

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That's exactly what I said.....74 isn't a linebacker number, and that's what Kampman will be.

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Must I correct even the Tiger? :)


* Numbers 1 to 19 are worn by quarterbacks, kickers, and punters.
* Since 2004,[3] Wide receivers are also allowed to wear numbers between 10 and 19 if they so choose, even if there's an 80-89 number available.
* Numbers 20 to 49 are worn by running backs, tight ends (40-49, when an 80-89 number is unavailable), cornerbacks and safeties.
* Numbers 50 to 59 are worn by linebackers and offensive linemen.
* Numbers 60 to 79 are worn by members of both the offensive line (the tackles, guards and centers) and defensive line (the defensive ends, defensive tackles or nose guard).
* Numbers 80 to 89 are worn by wide receivers and tight ends.
* Numbers 90 to 99 are worn by linebackers and defensive linemen. In effect since 1984.

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Slick,

If you don't mind me jumping in here, You and Tiger are basically in agreement. The Question then becomes what position do you think Kampman will play THIS year.

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