ssj_homeslice Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Looks like the NFL numbering system will be changed, allowing WRs and DBs to wear numbers in the single digits among other changes. https://mobile.twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1379101684912123910?s=20 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM0313 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, ssj_homeslice said: Looks like the NFL numbering system will be changed, allowing WRs and DBs to wear numbers in the single digits among other changes. https://mobile.twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1379101684912123910?s=20 Fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM0313 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 17 hours ago, DNAsports said: 100%. They couldn’t even take the time and effort to remove the number outlines and AFL patch. Or to have Mahomes playing quarterback when this pic was taken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 17 hours ago, Cujo said: That's a great look. Not that the white is horrible, but like all white masks, it stands out too much. This gray mask is an upgrade. 2 1 http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, ssj_homeslice said: Looks like the NFL numbering system will be changed, allowing WRs and DBs to wear numbers in the single digits among other changes. https://mobile.twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1379101684912123910?s=20 Yet they won’t even allow the use of zero. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 38 minutes ago, ssj_homeslice said: Looks like the NFL numbering system will be changed, allowing WRs and DBs to wear numbers in the single digits among other changes. https://mobile.twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1379101684912123910?s=20 Garbage. 6 1 "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...
MJD7 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 4/3/2021 at 5:43 PM, DNAsports said: Y’all really think this- looks better than this? IMO, anytime a helmet and facemask are the same color (outside of white and black), it looks very cheap. I think the factor making the top helmet look “cheap” compared to the bottom is more the finish of the helmet than the facemask being purple. If the bottom helmet had a satin purple facemask, I think it would look just fine. I will admit though, this comparison did make me question a bit whether a purple facemask would be better. Personally I think I’d be happy either way for the Vikings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, ssj_homeslice said: Looks like the NFL numbering system will be changed, allowing WRs and DBs to wear numbers in the single digits among other changes What's wrong with the NFL's current numbering system? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 If the NFL loosens the number restrictions, what are the odds some players are locked in to their current number due to merchandising? Didn’t we see a problem with LeBron James unable to swap to #6 because Nike had produced too many #23 jerseys? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 59 minutes ago, Cujo said: What's wrong with the NFL's current numbering system? Nothing. 1) with the bigger covid rosters, teams that retired a lot of numbers had issues 2) young WRs don't want to wear "old guy" numbers in the 80s, even if they're available. Neither of those is the fault of the numbering system... which has already been expanded to give more options to WRs, TEs, and LBs. 6 "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...
guest23 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 57 minutes ago, BBTV said: Nothing. 1) with the bigger covid rosters, teams that retired a lot of numbers had issues 2) young WRs don't want to wear "old guy" numbers in the 80s, even if they're available. Neither of those is the fault of the numbering system... which has already been expanded to give more options to WRs, TEs, and LBs. I think the prevalence of the spread offense and the fact that so many players fit into a hybrid skill player mold these days has pretty much made the traditional system obsolete. With that being said, I did appreciate the fact that the nfl over the 20th century brought some additional structure to the pro game that set it apart from college. With the uniform guidelines being heavily relaxed and now this, the visual distinction from college is becoming less and less which is a bit of a disappointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I’d rather WRs take numbers 10-19 and leave 80-89 to TEs and even LBs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnyoutuesday Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, MJD7 said: I think the factor making the top helmet look “cheap” compared to the bottom is more the finish of the helmet than the facemask being purple. If the bottom helmet had a satin purple facemask, I think it would look just fine. I will admit though, this comparison did make me question a bit whether a purple facemask would be better. Personally I think I’d be happy either way for the Vikings. Regardless of facemask, the current Vikings helmet with the satin finish is miles ahead of the gloss helmet. When they fixed the color to match the jersey, they made it perfect 8 Sorry, I'm on an iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, guest23 said: I think the prevalence of the spread offense and the fact that so many players fit into a hybrid skill player mold these days has pretty much made the traditional system obsolete. With that being said, I did appreciate the fact that the nfl over the 20th century brought some additional structure to the pro game that set it apart from college. With the uniform guidelines being heavily relaxed and now this, the visual distinction from college is becoming less and less which is a bit of a disappointment. You're not wrong - but players still have "primary" responsibilities, and I liked looking at an athletic-looking chap wearing 56 and just knowing that he was a LB, or a big white guy in the 80s and knowing he was a TE, or a guy wearing 12 and knowing he was a QB. Defense is totally a mess and there's tons of hybridity there, but on offense, while you have RBs spreading out, TEs (and sometimes WRs) occasionally in the backfield, and gimmicky crap, it's not that different a game from when the system was devised. Seeing some giant beast sacking the QB while wearing an iconic QB number like 12 will take a lot of time to get used to. 5 "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...
Cujo Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 4/5/2021 at 2:26 PM, BBTV said: 2) young WRs don't want to wear "old guy" numbers in the 80s They also want PI after every play -- so let's just make that happen too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 7 hours ago, ssj_homeslice said: Looks like the NFL numbering system will be changed, allowing WRs and DBs to wear numbers in the single digits among other changes. https://mobile.twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1379101684912123910?s=20 I'm expecting to see a lot of WRs wearing number 1 now. 3 hours ago, aawagner011 said: If the NFL loosens the number restrictions, what are the odds some players are locked in to their current number due to merchandising? Didn’t we see a problem with LeBron James unable to swap to #6 because Nike had produced too many #23 jerseys? I don't know about that. If anything they might be in favour of it because it gives them an opportunity to sell the same jersey again, the ones with the old number would likely just go on sale like when a player is traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 18 minutes ago, Cujo said: They also want PI after every play -- so let's just male that happen too Honestly, that's so annoying that I wish there was some way to penalize it. I also wish that PI wasn't so subjective and over-called that it's worth it to them to beg for it every play. 2 "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...
jdthrillinger Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 So are non-rookies going to be able to change numbers immediately? or will non-rookies have to wait a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Great change, love a wide receiver in a single digit jersey (with his jersey untucked of course ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BBTV said: Honestly, that's so annoying that I wish there was some way to penalize it. I also wish that PI wasn't so subjective and over-called that it's worth it to them to beg for it every play. Maybe if PI were a 15-yard penalty rather than a spot foul. 1 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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