New Numbers for some players

[cowboyschmps3]

Second-year cornerback Trevon Diggs is one of several players that will be switching numbers this year, moving to No. 7. Last year, Diggs wore No. 27 as a rookie but wore No. 7 in college at Alabama.

Other players expected to be on the move with their jerseys include rookies Jabril Cox, who is expected to wear No. 14, Osa Odighizuwa should be moving to No. 97 and Nahshon Wright is headed to No. 25.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Nice. Thanks

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

On a semi-related note. Ever wonder why #88 is not on the un-official retired numbers list?

 

[gimmesix]

Second-year cornerback Trevon Diggs is one of several players that will be switching numbers this year, moving to No. 7. Last year, Diggs wore No. 27 as a rookie but wore No. 7 in college at Alabama.

Other players expected to be on the move with their jerseys include rookies Jabril Cox, who is expected to wear No. 14, Osa Odighizuwa should be moving to No. 97 and Nahshon Wright is headed to No. 25.

I kind of liked Osa in the 75. Reminded me of the good ol' days when we had Martin in the 79, Too Tall in the 72, Lilly in the 74, etc.

 

[jrumann59]

On a semi-related note. Ever wonder why #88 is not on the un-official retired numbers list?

It is an iconic number that is supposed to pay homage to the great players that wore that number for Dallas and only people deemed worthy get to wear it, they do the same for #94

 

[gimmesix]

On a semi-related note. Ever wonder why #88 is not on the un-official retired numbers list?

Used to be because of too many players wearing jerseys in the 80s, I believe.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

 

[Carson]

Nice! Diggs will look nice in 7. Jabril and Wright I’m happy about as well. Not a fan of the 40s jerseys

 

[Chuck 54]

On a semi-related note. Ever wonder why #88 is not on the un-official retired numbers list?

It’s hard to retire a number that is associated with multiple great players…..which one is having his number retired? 88 x Pearson, Irvin, Dez
54 x Howley or White?

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

It is an iconic number that is supposed to pay homage to the great players that wore that number for Dallas and only people deemed worthy get to wear it, they do the same for #94

They seem to be a little more lenient with 88 though. I loved Dez, but was he worthy of 88? I hope Cee Dee becomes a great player for us, but at this point in his career is he worthy of 88?

I don't see them using 12, 8 and 22 in my lifetime, so I kind of think 88 belongs in that group.

 

[jrumann59]

They seem to be a little more lenient with 88 though. I loved Dez, but was he worthy of 88? I hope Cee Dee becomes a great player for us, but at this point in his career is he worthy of 88?

I don't see them using 12, 8 and 22 in my lifetime, so I kind of think 88 belongs in that group.

I think Jerry and company including Irvin and Pearson decides on potential. I believe Irvin and Pearson have to sign off as well.

 

[Plankton]

I kind of liked Osa in the 75. Reminded me of the good ol' days when we had Martin in the 79, Too Tall in the 72, Lilly in the 74, etc.

And Jethro Pugh wearing 75. As did Tony Casillas in the 90s.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

On a semi-related note. Ever wonder why #88 is not on the un-official retired numbers list?

$$$$$$$$$$

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

They seem to be a little more lenient with 88 though. I loved Dez, but was he worthy of 88? I hope Cee Dee becomes a great player for us, but at this point in his career is he worthy of 88?

I don't see them using 12, 8 and 22 in my lifetime, so I kind of think 88 belongs in that group.

Isn't Dez our league leader in touchdowns? He most definitely was deserving of it.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Glad Diggs is taking #7. That number has been worn by scrub QBs for the last 20 years...time to finally retire it from that position.

Chad Hutchinson
Drew Henson
Stephen McGee
Alex Tanney
Cooper Rush
Ben DiNucci

 

[jazzcat22]

On a semi-related note. Ever wonder why #88 is not on the un-official retired numbers list?

Legacy.

And the Cowboys do not retire numbers. It is up to the equipment manager to pass out numbers. And certain numbers will not be given out, ever, to this point. 8, 12, 22, 74. Though 74 is given out in TC because of a numbers game. however with the new numbers rules, I wonder if that will discontinue.

Some feel 54 should be on that list, and maybe 88. But that now has a tradition and legacy attached to it. I think 33 could be added to that as well but understand why not also.

 

[Carson]

Clement rocking 43. Making that number look good like Sproles

 

[calicowboy54]

It is an iconic number that is supposed to pay homage to the great players that wore that number for Dallas and only people deemed worthy get to wear it, they do the same for #94

why don’t we do that for 8 & 12?

 

[gimmesix]

And Jethro Pugh wearing 75. As did Tony Casillas in the 90s.

I know some associate it more with offenses, such as Colombo, but yeah, I go back to those defenses having some pretty good linemen wearing numbers in the 70s.

 

[gimmesix]

why don’t we do that for 8 & 12?

Again, it's about number shortages. Teams had traditionally carried a lot of players who could wear numbers in the 90s. I mean, you carry 8 to 10 defensive linemen and they all wanted numbers in the 90s, you'd run out. It used to be that only quarterbacks and kickers wore numbers in the teens and below so it was easier to keep certain numbers untouchable.

With the expanded use, it will be much easier for the team to be pickier about giving out certain numbers.