Who will wear #98?
I say Dennis Norfleet.
Why? He's elusive. He's a dynamic return threat and a weapon.
Tom Harmon was just that. He had no true genuine position. He played all over the place.
Also, Dennis Norfleet isn't already established with a set jersey # like Fitz or someone like that. He's had #26 and now #23.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
or are their number eligibility issues with that.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:35 PM ^
The rulebook "strongly recommends" that backs of any designation wear 1-49 on offense, reserving 80-99 for "ends", which makes some sense considering the typical numbering for tight ends. I have to wonder if the non-absolute wording means there is some room to stray from the desired convention, however. The rules talk about numbering on offense only.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:59 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 11:31 PM ^
September 3rd, 2013 at 7:16 AM ^
so it falls within the guidelines
September 3rd, 2013 at 10:27 AM ^
I think rules about certain positions being designated certain numbers is dumb. If a quarterback wants to use number 67, let him. It's so dumb how leagues are with numbers, especially the NFL.
September 3rd, 2013 at 11:41 AM ^
I agree the NFL's system is overly restrictive, particularly now that many players have no clear position. But the college system makes sense, because it separates ineligible receivers from eligible ones. Basically, if you are ineligible, wear 50-79, and if you are eligible, wear anything else. This makes it way easier on the refs.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
Gibbons
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:34 PM ^
his off-season accolades and general db-ery make him a worthy candidate.
September 2nd, 2013 at 11:10 PM ^
I miss some news about him in the offseason?
September 2nd, 2013 at 11:45 PM ^
He's talking about his past... a couple of years ago he was arrested/accused of rape, but not convicted (I think charges were dropped.) But, this whole situation made it rather questionable and arguably distasteful when he had the whole "brunette girls" line after winning the Sugar Bowl.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
September 3rd, 2013 at 11:25 AM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:20 PM ^
I will.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:21 PM ^
He would not look out of place in 98, and he's earned a little respect. My second choice would be James Ross.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:25 PM ^
Harmon was a running back, but 98 today is more lineman-appropriate, and QWash seems the kind of guy they'd like to honor.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:22 PM ^
/get off my lawn
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:24 PM ^
Your guess is as good as min. A qb wearing 98 would be odd.
September 3rd, 2013 at 11:26 AM ^
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September 2nd, 2013 at 10:27 PM ^
Fitz... The guy has fought really hard back from his injury.
If not, Norfleet, because he is the closest to a Tom Harmon type of player.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:30 PM ^
September 3rd, 2013 at 11:08 AM ^
Voted best answer.
This whole discussion is the perfect example of why this Legends jersey issue has gotten out of hand. If its not clear that one individual deserves to wear the number (Its freakin' Harmon, for crissakes!) then no one should wear it. Gallon probably deserves to wear Desmond's jersey (still questionable) and Jake Ryan may have earned his jersey, but no way does Funchess deserve one (no offense intended) and surely no one deserves Tom Harmon's jersey. He's arguably the best play ever to wear the Maize and Blue! You all really think Norfleet deserves that honor??
/getoffmylawn
September 3rd, 2013 at 10:39 PM ^
Denard should have gotten Old 98.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:36 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:42 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 11:39 PM ^
September 3rd, 2013 at 12:42 AM ^
September 3rd, 2013 at 7:13 AM ^
How about bullshit, Sam?
September 3rd, 2013 at 12:52 AM ^
Desmondo saved that boy's life!
September 3rd, 2013 at 7:42 AM ^
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September 3rd, 2013 at 8:51 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:37 PM ^
My money is on Q Wash.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:44 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:50 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:52 PM ^
Same.
Too much shuffling going on. Seems like half of the team changes their numbers every year now.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:50 PM ^
I have a feeling that it will be Devin Gardner.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:55 PM ^
September 3rd, 2013 at 12:52 AM ^
plus he would have to change the whole "DG1two" twitter handle which makes it a huge hassle.
September 3rd, 2013 at 8:15 AM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:51 PM ^
NORFLEET
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:51 PM ^
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September 2nd, 2013 at 11:04 PM ^
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:54 PM ^
Northfleet. Possibly Jake Ryan or maybe even Desmond Morgan.
September 2nd, 2013 at 10:58 PM ^