Anthony Dorsett Jr is upset with Cowboys issuing #33 to players

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I agree.

 

[Doomsday101]

in camp with 90 players you will give out Jersey numbers of older great players and once the season starts in some cases they are issued a different number. 88 is a pretty significant number it has been worn by Pearson, Irvin and now Dez, all I ask if for the guy to wear it with pride and try to live up to it. Funny HOF player Bob Hayes wore 22 before Emmitt and there was no complaining about it.

 

[percyhoward]

12, 22, and 74 belonged to players who were arguably the best ever at their position. Certainly top 5.

 

[Doomsday101]

12, 22, and 74 belonged to players who were arguably the best ever at their position. Certainly top 5.

22 Smith or 22 Hayes? lol

 

[noshame]

I think the ring of honor is the best for our players, jersey #s, ahhhh....

 

[BoysFan4ever]

He should be concerned about more important things...like his fathers condition

I loved growing up watching TD

I'm only guessing but I imagine he is concerned about his dad's health. People vent on Twitter. I guess he wanted to vent about the number thing.

 

[cowboyeric8]

Yeah that #8 guy wasn't too shabby either.

 

[boysfanindc]

If I was him, probably would have said it in a more diplomatic way, but I don't blame him taking up for his dad, especially when his dad is 8th all time leading rusher. His problem is we also have the #1 of all time.

 

[Risen Star]

Baby cub protecting papa bear.

He was a special player. Probably deserving of retiring that number.

No player is worthy of retiring a number, IMO.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

No player is worthy of retiring a number, IMO.

To each his own. I disagree.

 

[erod]

He doesn't get it.

Technically, they don't give that number out. You'll never see a running back wear 33 again. But defensive backs can.

Look at #54. Chuck Howley, Randy White.....BOBBY CARPENTER, and now Bruce Carter. That one keeps getting handed out.

The only ones you'll never see again are 8, 12, 22, and 74. And if he ever finds success in the playoffs, I don't think you'll see 9 either because Romo will own all the passing records.

 

[Angus12]

Kind of partial to Dorsett, and it did bother me at times when I seen a player wearing it. But now, kind of think, well they give out #88, but to worth while candidates. So they should give out 33 to a potential great RB, not just to anyone.

I wouldn't exactly say Jackie Harris was a 'worth while candidate', when you're talking about potential greatness.

 

[jaybird]

Cowboys do not retire numbers, but it was up to the equipment manager, Mike McCoy, I believe that's who it was. to give out numbers.
#8, #12, #22 won't be given out, and I think #74, was a very long time before it was given out. And then it was for TC purposes or a long time too.

Kind of partial to Dorsett, and it did bother me at times when I seen a player wearing it. But now, kind of think, well they give out #88, but to worth while candidates. So they should give out 33 to a potential great RB, not just to anyone.

With 96 players in pre-season all digits are used. I'm sure it will be many many years before you'll another 33 R. B Chill Jr

 

[jazzcat22]

With 96 players in pre-season all digits are used. I'm sure it will be many many years before you'll another 33 R. B Chill Jr

Chill for what?...and I'm not a Jr.....Pal....LOL

 

[Setackin]

I love that dallas doesn't retire numbers. It gives the numbers history and tradition... I would be upset if we started retiring numbers. How great would it be, if our next top QB wears 12 and is throwing TDs to dez.

 

[CowboysLegend365]

Can he play RB?

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I could see 88 never being retired. It's more of a passing of the torch #. Atleast from Irvin to Des.

12 is well... Roger
22 enough said.

8 could be passed on like 88

 

[Tawney88]

If Smith makes the roster, he won't be wearing #33 in the regular season. He won't make the roster anyway, so moot point.

We've seen this before.

It always seems whoever gets 33 isn't long for the roster

 

[BAZ]

I used to love the retiring jersey thing, then the Seahawks retired 12 for the 12th man, now I hate it. HOF and ROH should be enough.

 

[jazzcat22]

I used to love the retiring jersey thing, then the Seahawks retired 12 for the 12th man, now I hate it. HOF and ROH should be enough.

Yeah, it seems stupid to us, but I bet the fans love it for Seattle. I think it's kind of hokey, but have no issues with it either.
They have the 12th man, GB is titletown, Philadelphia will always be Philthy.....but we we are America's Team.....