Sooo.......which player gets to wear the #10 jersey?

[OBX4SKINS]

Sooo....Gaffney now wears the #10 jersey, which is RG3's number also, so who get the number? I believe it is customary for a player to offer some sort of compensation to another player if you take his number, so if you were RG3, what would you give Gaffney for the #10? I heard on Mike & Mike this week players have given vacations, cars, college educations for their kids, etc. to other players for their number. Hmmm.

[RFK Lives]

Hmmm...Gaffney is a serviceable wideout but Hankerson should be back and Moss in the slot and a true #1 coming to town likely via FA. Perhaps RGIII should just let Gaffney know I can make you look better than you really are, as in I can look your way or not look your way.

I'm sure they can work something out. Ownership and marketing will make sure RGIII gets the #10.

[SWFLSkins]

Gaffney wants to make the team right?

[Burgold]

It's Gaffney's right now. Griffin, if we get him, is a rookie. The team and its vets should not cater and bow to him. We don't need swelled heads. Now, if Griff wants to buy the rights to that number that's fine, but it's Gaffney's to give or sell.

Added to that. Griffin needs to carry towels, be made to sing, and taped to a flagpost at some point during minicamp.

[Rabsuz]

RG3 seems like a guy who doesn't care about the number, I could see him just moving over another number unless it really meant a lot to him sentimentally, of course I don't know him personally so this is just based on assumptions about his personality. I agree with RFK Lives, the ownership and marketing will want him to grab number 10 if he so wants, so it's all up to what he wants, it might be a gesture of good faith to move over for an existing and veteran player.

[RWJ]

My prediction is RG3 will buy the #10 jersey from Gaff, if he wants to buy and Gaff wants to sell it. Otherwise, RG3 will wear the #3.

[jflow78]

Yeah, Griffin doesn't strike me as the type of guy that will come in and ask a vet to change his number. I'd say, since the NFL won't let him put Griffin III on the back of his jersey, Griffin and the # 3 would be awesome.

Which means Jonathan Crompton is going to have to give that #3 up.

[LetThePointsSoar]

It's Gaffney's right now. Griffin, if we get him, is a rookie. The team and its vets should not cater and bow to him. We don't need swelled heads. Now, if Griff wants to buy the rights to that number that's fine, but it's Gaffney's to give or sell.

Added to that. Griffin needs to carry towels, be made to sing, and taped to a flagpost at some point during minicamp.

I agree Burg. And Griffin also strikes me as the type to not even care about his # enough to offer the money for it, he seems too humble for that. I have nothing to base it on, but I have this gut feeling he's going to wear #11 and Aldrick may not be back.

[BLEED-B&G]

RG should switch to number three and put R Griffin on his nameplate

R. Griffin
3

[LetThePointsSoar]

I'd say, since the NFL won't let him put Griffin III on the back of his jersey, Griffin and the # 3 would be awesome.



jf- is that confirmed that they wont allow the "III"?

[Buford]

My prediction is RG3 will buy the #10 jersey from Gaff, if he wants to buy and Gaff wants to sell it. Otherwise, RG3 will wear the #3.

that's my belief.

Personally I think #3 would make a better logo for any endorsements (assuming he'll get some). RG3.

But we all thought Kerrigan was going to get his college number, and he didn't. So.....there you go.

[Redskins4ever]

I would expect Griffin to claim another # jersey. Gaffney has worn #10 since his days at Florida. If Rg3 wants #10, then he'll have to buy it from Gaffney.

[GWinSkins83]

Hmmm...Gaffney is a serviceable wideout but Hankerson should be back and Moss in the slot and a true #1 coming to town likely via FA. Perhaps RGIII should just let Gaffney know I can make you look better than you really are, as in I can look your way or not look your way.

I'm sure they can work something out. Ownership and marketing will make sure RGIII gets the #10.

I don't think RG3 is like that and I wouldn't want him to do that.

[blitzpackage]

jf- is that confirmed that they wont allow the "III"?

Brian McCarthy‏@NFLprguy
Full legal name permitted RT @seattlevandal: @NFLprguy will NFL let RG3 wear "Griffin III" on jersey, or are roman numerals against rules?

[instinct21]

My prediction is RG3 will buy the #10 jersey from Gaff, if he wants to buy and Gaff wants to sell it. Otherwise, RG3 will wear the #3.

Perfect fit

[Yeen80]

Jay Schroeder still looks good in #10

[kiingspadee]

Someone else said that Griffin will want to have III on his jersey because he wants to honor his grandfather and father.

[War Paint]

I've never really understood why athletes put so much importance in a number, like "I had this number in college, I must have it in the pros" and "I had this number with my old team, I must have it for my new team." It's a number, not a name change lol. I don't know if it's superstition or what.

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Someone else said that Griffin will want to have III on his jersey because he wants to honor his grandfather and father.

Something like that is cool. At least there is a reason to want a specific number.

[Laxpunk2006]

Hmmm...Gaffney is a serviceable wideout but Hankerson should be back and Moss in the slot and a true #1 coming to town likely via FA. Perhaps RGIII should just let Gaffney know I can make you look better than you really are, as in I can look your way or not look your way.

I'm sure they can work something out. Ownership and marketing will make sure RGIII gets the #10.

That is definitely an attitude I don't want the leader of my team having. I don't think that is going to be an issue though.

As far as the thread it's Gaffney's number. He's been wearing it since Florida and he's a vet and currently our most productive reciever. I don't think he is going to want to give it up and I don't think Griffin will care enough to make a stink over it.

[GhostofSparta]

RG should switch to number three and put R Griffin on his nameplate

R. Griffin
3

That was going to be my response. Since he won't be "Griffin III" on his jersey, he should wear the #3. But I think Gaffney sells it to him if it comes down to it.

[War Paint]

Come to think of it, the perfect number for RG3 is 3 lol, especially if the NFL doesn't let him use "III" on his jersey.

[NLC1054]

It won't be 10 unless RGIII pays up. He's awesome, but he's still a rookie.

But RGIII strikes me as the kind of guy who will defer to the veteran and let him keep the number 10, and then wear another number for himself.

[skinsmarydu]

It's Gaffney's right now. Griffin, if we get him, is a rookie. The team and its vets should not cater and bow to him. We don't need swelled heads. Now, if Griff wants to buy the rights to that number that's fine, but it's Gaffney's to give or sell.

Added to that. Griffin needs to carry towels, be made to sing, and taped to a flagpost at some point during minicamp.
Lol...you have no idea what my brother endured in band camp(NO JOKE).
And I totally agree, Burgold, it's Gaffney's to sell.:beavisnbutthead:

[H-O-G]

My prediction is that robert griffin won't purchase the 10 jersey he will wear number 3.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

Whatever number he wears is the amount of Super Bowls I expect him to help us win :ols:

[Hitman21ST]

I've never really understood why athletes put so much importance in a number, like "I had this number in college, I must have it in the pros" and "I had this number with my old team, I must have it for my new team." It's a number, not a name change lol. I don't know if it's superstition or what.

A lot of it is tradition and superstition. Kobe switched from 8 to 24 because 24 is 1 more than 23 (Jordan). I don't have a link for that, but I remember hearing it or reading it some time ago. Lebron is 6 in Miami because 2x3=6.

My thing was I always had to have a 2 in the ones column for my number. I wore 82 as a receiver in high school and college, 12 in baseball in high school, and 22 in lacrosse in college. No real reason, but I seemed to play better wearing a 2 (in my mind anyway).

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Whatever number he wears is the amount of Super Bowls I expect him to help us win :ols:

I hope 0 and 00 aren't allowed in the NFL.

[HogNose]

Griffin will end up picking another number if it isn't offered to him. I don't see him asking for it or paying for it. He doesn't strike me as that type of athlete.

I also don't see Griffin choosing the #3. He doesn't seem to like the whole "RG3" thing the media has created. If he doesn't get #10 then I would like to see him wear #12.

[rebornempowered]

Whatever number he wears is the amount of Super Bowls I expect him to help us win :ols:

19 it is then!!!! :)

[U C S D SkinsFan]

Brian McCarthy‏@NFLprguy
Full legal name permitted RT @seattlevandal: @NFLprguy will NFL let RG3 wear "Griffin III" on jersey, or are roman numerals against rules?

So he will be allowed to have the III if it's in his legal name....if it's not, he should add it b/c I like the roman numerals lol

[Mr. Sinister]

I think he'll choose a new number, honestly

[Louskins9193]

Who was the last Skins player to wear #10 that made any kind of contribution to the team besides Jay Schroeder? Anybody know?

[SMU Redskin]

I would like for him to wear #10. #1 would look cool as well. He can have the roman numerals on his nameplate, which will look sweet.

I just wish they'd hurry up and announce his number so I can order the jersey and wear it all over Dallas

[Darth Tater]

My prediction is RG3 will buy the #10 jersey from Gaff, if he wants to buy and Gaff wants to sell it. Otherwise, RG3 will wear the #3.
7, 12, 14, 17 are also probable. 7 (Elway) is not as likely and 12 (Stabler) may not be available until August and maybe not until the regular season. 14 is two times 7 and 17 is college plus 7

[Tastes Like Chicken]

He will have GRIFFIN only and will be #10.

I know this, because that is the configuration of jersey that I ordered. :laugh:

[War Paint]

7, 12, 14, 17 are also probable. 7 (Elway) is not as likely and 12 (Stabler) may not be available until August and maybe not until the regular season. 14 is two times 7 and 17 is college plus 7

I don't think we retired 7, but I don't know if giving him Theismann's number is a good idea.

[Darth Tater]

I don't think we retired 7, but I don't know if giving him Theismann's number is a good idea.

Which is why I said 7 was not likely and why I could see 14 as it is I think available and not worn by any big name. I also don't like 17 because its still too soon for another QB to take that number for other reasons.

[Mr. Sinister]

I like the #8, but I'm sure it would bring back memories for some of y'all :ols:

RGll in a #8 jersey would look pretty good. Besides, I don't think any other starting QB in the league wears that number.

[NLC1054]

I like the #8, but I'm sure it would bring back memories for some of y'all :ols:

RGll in a #8 jersey would look pretty good. Besides, I don't think any other starting QB in the league wears that number.

Matt Schaub wears it. Steve Young wore it. Bradford, Hasselbeck, Orton, Campbell, Matt Moore wore it this season, Rex of course.

So yeah, there will be some guys wearing it. Not a whole lot, but some.

[Fight4RGIII]

At least once he picks a number, he probably won't be able to change it for a while if he becomes really popular. AP tried to change his jersey number and he would have had a pay a lot of money to change it.

[SkinFaninOKC]

Which is why I said 7 was not likely and why I could see 14 as it is I think available and not worn by any big name. I also don't like 17 because its still too soon for another QB to take that number for other reasons.

So if RG III wanted 17 does he need permission?

[ejay183]

So if RG III wanted 17 does he need permission?

I guess. Campbell got permission from Doug Williams to wear it.

[Rabsuz]

I always liked the numbers 5, 15, 2, and 7 I know 5 might be a bit touchy because of our failed little thing with McNabb. I don't know if any of those numbers belong to any notable Redskins that might get angry if we gave him the number, I need to brush up on my trivia. But if he got one of those numbers and the Griffin III, R. Griffin, or R. Griffin III nameplate on the back I would wear that jersey until the day I died, it would look so good.

[Hoagie1980]

RG should switch to number three and put R Griffin on his nameplate

R. Griffin
3

I love it!

[Jimbo]

Ideally, Gaffney would offer his number up for sale....for a fairly high price (respect and all that). Even more ideal would be for Griffin to turn him down, telling Gaffney he's earned the right to keep the number, and to pick a different number, such as the 3 which would be an EXCELLENT marketing move. Redskins fan base would eat it up, as would NFL fans in general.

[jobaga]

I like number 2....that way when he is having MVP seasons, he can remind everyone that someone was drafted ahead of him

[SkinFaninOKC]

I guess. Campbell got permission from Doug Williams to wear it.

RG III more than likely knows the significance of the #17 and the Redskins, he may feel like he's not worthy of it. Which he isn't. Yet.

[Hail26]

For marketing. RG should wear 3

[IrepDC]

Even though I've been posting pictures of him in a #10 Skins jersey since the middle of last season, he should wear #3.

[OBX4SKINS]

I like number 2....that way when he is having MVP seasons, he can remind everyone that someone was drafted ahead of him

You know, #2 might be a good choice. He said in an interview at the combine that he wanted a team to fall in love with him, so if he was to wear #2, it would remind him of how much love the Redskins had for him to make the mega deal with St. Louis to move up to the #2 draft position and make him our franchise quarterback for hopefully a long, long, time.

[kevinklein]

I've never really understood why athletes put so much importance in a number, like "I had this number in college, I must have it in the pros" and "I had this number with my old team, I must have it for my new team." It's a number, not a name change lol. I don't know if it's superstition or what.

---------- Post added March-11th-2012 at 12:11 PM ----------



Something like that is cool. At least there is a reason to want a specific number.

Were you ever an athlete? I know that I still have a special place in my heart for the numbers I wore as an athlete.

[AirMayo21]

I like number 2....that way when he is having MVP seasons, he can remind everyone that someone was drafted ahead of him

I agree with you, Griffin would look awesome in a number 2 jersey. I honestly don't care what number he wears as long as the "III" is allowed.

[jobaga]

I agree with you, Griffin would look awesome in a number 2 jersey. I honestly don't care what number he wears as long as the "III" is allowed.

he will look awesome in Burgundy and Gold, period...

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You know, #2 might be a good choice. He said in an interview at the combine that he wanted a team to fall in love with him, so if he was to wear #2, it would remind him of how much love the Redskins had for him to make the mega deal with St. Louis to move up to the #2 draft position and make him our franchise quarterback for hopefully a long, long, time.

the Skin's have definitely put their collective futures (both as an organization and legacies) on the head, arm and feet of RG3. If that's not love, I don't know what love is

[Darth Tater]

So if RG III wanted 17 does he need permission?
My guess is that with Bruce, he might have to talk to Bill. But my real problem is that 17 now reminds me of a hurtful time. Maybe he could fix that though.

[Phixius]

RGIII probably wouldn't care about an issue like this. He'll just pick a new number, justify it, and go on about his life.

[Englands Team]

He should wear 3. That's if he makes the team.




:)

[windsofcreation]

3 is such an ugly number

[WALL-LE]

he doesn't even like the nickname, none of his friends call him that. Its a lame nickname anyway. He should wear #1 or #2 or something.

[hunterx]

He will wear whatever he want that doesn't disrespect a cherished Redskin of the past.

We gave up too much to care what any other player on the roster thinks about him taking the number he wants.

However, he is humble and will probably say he needs to earn his keep before he can "demand" a number.

[TK]

I agree with you, Griffin would look awesome in a number 2 jersey. I honestly don't care what number he wears as long as the "III" is allowed.
League doesn't allow the "lll".

Marketing would then dictate he wear 3.

Though he could still get the 10 from Jabar.

---------- Post added March-11th-2012 at 10:01 PM ----------


I always liked the numbers 5, 15, 2, and 7 I know 5 might be a bit touchy because of our failed little thing with McNabb. I don't know if any of those numbers belong to any notable Redskins that might get angry if we gave him the number, I need to brush up on my trivia.
Heath Shuler would be pissed.

[IceDragon38]

I'm sure somewhere, Trent Green is just waiting by the phone for a phone call from RG for his approval of the use of #10.....only to sustain yet another concussion.

[mjpanzer]

Was there every an answer to whether the NFL will let him wear "Griffin III" or will it just be "Griffin?"

[MLSKINS]

I'm sure somewhere, Trent Green is just waiting by the phone for a phone call from RG for his approval of the use of #10.....only to sustain yet another concussion.

I started my day with a good laugh on ES and it looks like I am ending my day with one. :ols:

[AirMayo21]

Was there every an answer to whether the NFL will let him wear "Griffin III" or will it just be "Griffin?"

TK replied to me on this thread and said the league would not allow it

[SMU Redskin]

TK replied to me on this thread and said the league would not allow it
Are we sure about that?

Brian McCarthy ‏ @NFLprguy
Full legal name permitted RT @seattlevandal: @NFLprguy will NFL let RG3 wear "Griffin III" on jersey, or are roman numerals against rules?

[pram11]

League doesn't allow the "lll".

Marketing would then dictate he wear 3.

Though he could still get the 10 from Jabar.

---------- Post added March-11th-2012 at 10:01 PM ----------


Heath Shuler would be pissed.

Never liked #3 on a QB. I like #10 for him. If not, I like the avi with him in #11. Also, can you comment on the above post in which the NFL PR guy said he can wear Griffin III? Thanks.

[SKINS'n'Spurs]

Never liked #3 on a QB. I like #10 for him. If not, I like the avi with him in #11. Also, can you comment on the above post in which the NFL PR guy said he can wear Griffin III? Thanks.

I know you're not asking me to reply, but I feel like you can't get better than the NFL pr guy, assuming that's a legit twitter handle. It would seem weird to me that no one with roman numerals in their legal name has tried before. I'm going to look this up now...

[skinsfan1993]

Are we sure about that?

Brian McCarthy ‏ @NFLprguy
Full legal name permitted RT @seattlevandal: @NFLprguy will NFL let RG3 wear "Griffin III" on jersey, or are roman numerals against rules?
Walter Thurmond III just has Thurmond on his jersey. I dunno if the league disallowed it or if it was a personal choice, but take it for what it is.

[Prototype]

Does his number really matter? Whatever he picks, he'll make it legendary, whether he does good or bad.

[pjfootballer]

Griffin will end up picking another number if it isn't offered to him. I don't see him asking for it or paying for it. He doesn't strike me as that type of athlete.

I also don't see Griffin choosing the #3. He doesn't seem to like the whole "RG3" thing the media has created. If he doesn't get #10 then I would like to see him wear #12.

I was going to say, I wouldn't mind seeing him wear 12 or 14, but Beckgruber has 12 right now. 14 seems like a good number to me.

I don't want him in 17. Too many 17's lately. No to 2, 3, 5 & 8. Only other numbers available are 1, 14, 15 & 19. I like 14. Two touchdowns.

[jobaga]

how about 21? one stone, two birds.....














ps......I am aware of the number restrictions for the QB position

[HogNose]

Even though I've been posting pictures of him in a #10 Skins jersey since the middle of last season, he should wear #3.

I wonder if Crompton would give up the #3. :pfft:

[MassSkinsFan]

how about 21? one stone, two birds.....

ps......I am aware of the number restrictions for the QB position

John Hadl numbering is no longer acceptable right?

http://www.footballcardgallery.com/pics/1964-Topps/159_John_Hadl_football_card.jpg

What I understood is that there are no more first initials, but I'm not sure about Jr., III, etc. Probably not allowed.

As for 0 and 00, definitely not allowed. A few years ago there was a C looking to get 00 (Jim Otto tribute I think) and it was not allowed.

As for the number, if 10 remains in use by Gaffney, using my own athlete number logic, I'd combine the existing numerals and get 1. JC chose 8 when he went to the Raiders, and I think this is a common practice, so my thought is RGIII's preference would be 10 then 1.

We'll see.

[HogNose]

As for 0 and 00, definitely not allowed. A few years ago there was a C looking to get 00 (Jim Otto tribute I think) and it was not allowed.



I always liked the 00. I remember thinking it was pretty cool when Ken Burrough wore it.

http://www.footballcardgallery.com/pics/1972-Topps/26.jpg

[Monkart]

Right now we don't know if we have a problem, could be Luck, and I believe 12's available! :pfft:

[XEL]

RG should switch to number three and put R Griffin on his nameplate

R. Griffin
3

http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key[name],value[GRIFFIN]&set=key[number],value[3]&set=key[displaysize],value[500]&load=url[http://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/p1369305_customback.chain]

Omg, yes. I like this. I like it a lot.

[pjfootballer]

To me, the numbers 2-6 are kicker/punter numbers. I don't mine #1 or 7-19 for a QB. I hate 2-6.

[MassSkinsFan]

I always liked the 00. I remember thinking it was pretty cool when Ken Burrough wore it.


Me too! I played C and have a last name that has two ohs (@o@@o@) so always wanted 00. I had a custom jersey (Champion outlet stores used to make custom ones cheap) with my name and 00, but never actually got it in organized football mainly because it's not considered part of the standard number set. I settled for 50.

For a QB though I'd say 0 (not 00) would be pretty cool.

http://www.plimptonmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/plimpton_football.jpg

[Hiro]

Right now we don't know if we have a problem, could be Luck, and I believe 12's available! :pfft:
How dare you! That number belongs to the immortal John Beck! :redpunch:

http://misterirrelevant.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/John-Beck-Mullet-2.jpg
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/John+Beck+Greg+Hardy+Washington+Redskins+v+vMSxaw_ RBIsl.jpg
http://cbssports.com/images/blogs/John_Beck_Faceground_Redskins_49ers.jpg

:ols:

[icbmayday]

Only # RG3 shouldn't have access to is sean taylors....

[dieselfan44]

gotta make the rook pay for it....hopefully Gaffney will be open to offers.