Sec19Row53 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, BringBackTheVet said: IIRC, the guy in Denver volunteered his 18 to Manning, right? I thought so too, but how much of THAT was to avoid being thought of as a scumbag? Not arguing with you, but it's a chicken and egg thing to some extent. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Volt said: Correct. Tnak? [couldn't resist] It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 20 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: I thought so too, but how much of THAT was to avoid being thought of as a scumbag? Not arguing with you, but it's a chicken and egg thing to some extent. Just did some research, and yah - he asked Frank Tripucka if he could wear 18. Therefore, in my eyes, he did a scummy thing. Edit - there's different accounts of it. Some that say Peyton asked, and some that say Tripucka insisted. Knowing Peyton, I have to believe the latter is true: https://www.milehighreport.com/2016/3/7/11171742/peyton-manning-frank-tripucka-denver-broncos-No-18 Quote When Peyton Manning called up Frank Tripucka in the spring of 2012, he told the Broncos' first franchise quarterback that he didn't want to wear No. 18, the number Manning had worn for 14 seasons in Indianapolis. The number he had as he won four NFL MVPs and one Super Bowl. Out of respect for the game and its former players, Manning believed Tripucka's retired Denver Broncos No. 18 jersey should remain out of circulation - no matter what Manning had done as a quarterback with that number. But the original No. 18 insisted - there was a short list of players he'd consider to wear his number and the former Colts quarterback who would now be on his favorite team was at the top. "I'd be honored. You're my kind of quarterback, and I insist you wear it," recalled Chris Tripucka of his father's response to Manning. But there was one caveat. "Peyton, being the guy he is, asked my dad if there was anything he could do to repay him for using the No. 18," said Chris, the youngest of seven Tripucka children who was a wide receiver at Boston College and is now father to two football stars of his own - Shane and Nicholas (also a No. 18)." EDIT Again - if he was going to respect that it was retired, why would he call him up in the first place? Seems like they're twisting the story some to make Manning seem like not a bad guy. "Hey Frank - Peyton. Look, I love 18, it's my favorite number, and people think that I should wear it for Denver, but since it's retired, I want you to know I won't wear it, even though I love it and would really want to. But I won't... but I want to" "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentColon2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 mod edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentColon2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Bulldogs63 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Eszcz21 said: When Joe got to KC 16 was already retired for a Hall of Fame and Super Bowl winning QB in Len Dawson. A little different situation. Oh for sure. I'm well aware that was the situation. But maybe Tom being the super Niner fan he was would wanna do something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 This would be a perfect time to bring back those creamsicles. I absolutely hate the NFL anymore, but I would definitely favor that change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406Cane Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 8 hours ago, MJWalker45 said: Except when they wore white pants. Definitely right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, BringBackTheVet said: Just did some research, and yah - he asked Frank Tripucka if he could wear 18. Therefore, in my eyes, he did a scummy thing. Edit - there's different accounts of it. Some that say Peyton asked, and some that say Tripucka insisted. Knowing Peyton, I have to believe the latter is true: https://www.milehighreport.com/2016/3/7/11171742/peyton-manning-frank-tripucka-denver-broncos-No-18 EDIT Again - if he was going to respect that it was retired, why would he call him up in the first place? Seems like they're twisting the story some to make Manning seem like not a bad guy. "Hey Frank - Peyton. Look, I love 18, it's my favorite number, and people think that I should wear it for Denver, but since it's retired, I want you to know I won't wear it, even though I love it and would really want to. But I won't... but I want to" This post is amazing. Everyone knows Peyton is a pretty good guy, so I really don't think any twisting was added. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, WSU151 said: Everyone knows Peyton is a pretty good guy Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'll leave it at that because we don't need to get into the particulars. 17 minutes ago, 406Cane said: Definitely right there. The white pants from the Super Bowl set looked great with the white jerseys. The red jerseys needed the pewter pants to balance the pewter helmet, however. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojopeligreeno Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I always liked the white pants with the red jerseys once in a while as a change of pace. The all white I didn’t like https://www.sicovers.com/content/images/thumbs/0002460_warrick-dunn-of-the-buccaneers.jpeg again huge miscalculation if they delete orange from the unis!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claystation360 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I enjoyed the red jerseys / white pants look from time to time, it allowed for the more classic look. Those seemed to disappear after Dungy left. I'm really gonna hate it if they dump the creamsicle. #DTWD #GoJaguars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentColon2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Remember how we thought it would be a huge miscalculation for the Jags to dump gold? They did it to us twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSteve Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, IceCap said: Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'll leave it at that because we don't need to get into the particulars. Should we start with tea-bagging a female trainer's face or going into business with a known racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Michael Vick had/has his V7 brand yet he wore 1 & 2 while with the Jets and Steelers so it’s not entirely out of the question that Tom Brady switches his number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentColon2 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Comparing a second string dog murderer to the GOAT is incomprehensible and out of bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojopeligreeno Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, AgentColon2 said: Remember how we thought it would be a huge miscalculation for the Jags to dump gold? They did it to us twice. And twice they were wrong and have a less than stellar identity because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy MidGrady Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 What if they got rid of both their old red & orange and went with new orange red color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootscallahan Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Volt said: I think the brand is strong enough that he could switch back to his college #10 and leave TB12 as-is. He's only going to play 2, 3 years max...he'll always been known for #12 in New England and his brand won't take a hit because he wears #10 for 2 years. I agree. At this point, 20 years of Tom Brady wearing number 12 has established a brand that can't be diminished by a few years wearing his college number. OklahomIraqis Leagues (OIL): Born in Baghdad; Kept Alive in Oklahoma OIL Commisioner; Arrogant Americans Franchise Owner; League Historian. Check out all franchises' names, logos, uniforms and stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, AgentColon2 said: Comparing a second string dog murderer to the GOAT is incomprehensible and out of bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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