1 overall pick (1963). WR Irving Fryar, 79. But White a seven-time All-Pro, co-MVP of Super Bowl 12 and one of the most-feared interior pass rushers ever, hence his nickname "Manster" remains the quintessential 54. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Others to watch: Cooper Kupp and Jerry Jeudy. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Las Vegas Raiders. Generally when a number is retired, future players for the team may not wear it. Widely regarded as the greatest defensive lineman ever, White could ragdoll offensive linemen, engulf running backs and certainly terrorized quarterbacks his 198 sacks two shy of Bruce Smith's record though White played in 47 fewer games. Bobby Wagner is coming. But after making the Pro Bowl the previous 12 seasons, Seau never earned the accolade in Miami as injuries had a major effect after a solid first season with the Dolphins. Craving even more NFL coverage focusing on previews, recaps, news and analysis? Let's get right to it, starting from the top at No. BTSC continues to rank the best numbers in team history on a standpoint of thriving over time throughout multiple players. Moats now does Steelers broadcating for The Fan, 93.7 in Pittsburgh and has a podcast series as well. Players who wear numbers from 50 to 79 are, by rule . Legendary MLB players with number 55jerseys include Tim Linecum, Hideki Matsui, and Kevin Appier, all elite level players whose career highlights are among the greatest moments in baseball history. Who said No. For my money, nine-time All-Pro Anthony Munoz is the greatest left tackle who ever lived. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. But Parker was essentially the classic prototype of the modern left tackle. 10. There's no debating the GOAT all the more amazing considering Terry Bradshaw, Joe Namath, Aaron Rodgers and Roger Staubach all became legends in 12. Zero looks nifty on Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks' mascot. 23 is synonymous with many basketball stars, but NFL players love the number just as much. [5], On high school and other lower youth teams, jerseys with different number ranges are different sizes, and since many of these teams do not reorder jerseys every year, players are often assigned numbers based more on jerseys that fit them rather than specific position. Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis share their top cornerback and safety prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. A-Rod is still more physically gifted, but how can this not be Brady, who refuses to age and/or stop delivering when it matters most? The AFL's numbering system also allowed for the use of a double-zero as a number, which was used by future Hall of Fame player Jim Otto, center for the Oakland Raiders; after wearing the number 50 in his rookie season, he switched to 00 (which was said as 'aught, oh', a homonym of Otto), which he wore for the remainder of his career. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The run on centers continues. Lamar Jackson is a talented quarterback and one of the greatest weapons in the NFL. The Super Bowl 20 MVP for the '85 Bears, he had at least a dozen sacks five times with Chicago. . Learn more about Raiderette Rookie of the Year Lexie and what she loves about living in Las Vegas. Jim Reineking. That was for real. Kolb called the next day to the Steelers offices to apologize and there were absolutely no hard feelings. 8:26 am ET. LB Doug Swift; 58. Arthur Moats was indeed a valuable piece of the puzzle in his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the Raiders prepare to travel to New Orleans to face the Saints in Week 8, take a look back at photos of past matchups through the years. ', "Patriots' Notebook: Newcomer Cox has his eyes on uniform No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 6:33AM. It's the number Beckham wore with the Los Angeles Rams, when we last saw him play NFL games, and it's also the number he wore in college at LSU. the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 58: Jack Lambert. The NFL completely overhauled its strict numbering rules for the 2021 season, allowing most players to wear jersey numbers between 1 and 19. For now, the nod goes to the longer track record, with Adams clearly among the game's best No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Enough said. For four seasons, the Body was a versatile linebacker playing both inside and on the edge. But Page, a defensive tackle and the league MVP in 1971 (the only D-lineman to ever win it), was probably thepreeminent performer for the "Purple People Eaters" Vikings who reached four Super Bowls. The five-time All-Pro is also part of Chicago's proud lineage of star middle linebackers and maybe the best of his era in the 1960s. Look out for Washington rookie Jamin Davis down the road. And no real competition, either. This went to Aaron Rodgers in 2020. As the Silver and Black prepare for the Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a look back at their past matchups through the years. About. 59. 3415) No. Earnest Rhone made the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie and went on to play 116 games over 10 seasons with 54 starts. The five-time Pro Bowler is the Colts' all-time leading sack man with123. [2] In 2023, a playing rule was passed allowing players to wear the jersey number 0, and kickers and punters were given eligibility to use numbers 2049 and 9099.[3]. He also played for more than half of the defensive snaps in the Super Bowl XXX loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The consummate all-purpose back, averaging just shy of 1,600 yards from scrimmage annually during his 12-year career, Faulk nudges out a pair of 2,000-yard rushers in Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson. 60 from 1946 to 1951 before rules changes prompted him to switch to No. They had their share of battles three decades ago, but I'm not declaring a winner. T Mark Dennis; 73. 80 is sorely lacking starting-caliber options outside of the Browns' sure-handed target. A year from now, Herbert might be the no-brainer. The American Football League (AFL) of the 1960s, which also later merged with the NFL, used essentially the same numbering system as the NFL with some exceptions, mostly pertaining to wide receivers, who were allowed to wear numbers in the teens and 20s (as the AFL had a greater priority toward offense, the league often made use of flankers, receivers positioned in the backfield). As the Raiders prepare for their Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos, view past matchups between the Silver and Black and their division rival. Greatest strong safety ever? If you simply want to debate the greatest pure passer of all time, Marino couldtop the list. As of 2023, players are generally required to wear numbers within ranges based on their positions as shown in the following table. With the "Mel Blount Rule" implemented in 1978, defenders could no longer bump them more than 5 yards downfield. Look out for Antoine Winfield Jr. down the road. Not necessarily elite, but a solid starter for a championship lineup. He made the Pro Bowl that season while helping the Dolphins win the AFC East. This is still a reliable target when healthy. C Tim Ruddy; 60. Before that, though, NFL rules prevented him from wearing any number lower than 10. But there aren't many players who force the NFL to rewrite its rule book, but it did because of the 1975 Defensive Player of the Year so physically dominated receivers. But if you grew up watching the NFL in the 1980s, then you forever appreciate the Bears' "46 defense," so named by coordinator Buddy Ryan for Plank's ferocity and jersey number. And Rogers was solid, averaging 1,000+ rushing yards over seven seasons split between New Orleans and Washington. Maybe the Chargers' best addition of 2021. He played in six games and went on to play a season with the Chicago Bears. Not a popular number, but Carrie has fared well in a tough Colts secondary. 99 with the freakish Donald. DE/LB A.J. Cincinnati Bengals player information and depth chart order. 60. Another 1970s Steelers defensive star, his vampire visage added to his intimidation factor as one of the greatest linebackers ever his rsum including four rings and 1976 defensive MVP honors. It will always be there.. 99. For teams that do not retire uniform numbers, they often honor players in other ways, such as team halls of fame or the like. T Richmond Webb; 77. 53 in his first go-around for the Steelers, but donned No. This is among the most loaded numbers in the NFL. The earliest numbering systems were significantly different from the modern variation. The 2021 NFL season is finally in sight. Canadian football follows a similar numbering scheme to that of American football, except that the ineligible numbers span only 50 to 69 and numbers 0 and 00 have long been available for use (00 remains prohibited in American football). He played in 65 games with 12 starts, forced one fumble, recovered one fumble and recorded one sack. 738) No. A Pro Bowl guard, his career spanned the '72 Dolphins to the Marino era. The "Nitschke Luncheon" is a rite of passage for new Hall of Fame enshrinees. One of several underrated pieces on Detroit's O-line. Zeke needs a big year to confirm he remains a top 10 ball-carrier. In forms of the game that have fewer than 11 men (most notably eight-man football and six-man football) a player can wear any number. He's perhaps not as well remembered as Super Bowl 17 MVP John Riggins. Jim Otto wore number "00" during most of his career with the Oakland Raiders as a play on his name, "aught-oh." . DT Bob Heinz; 71. Jerry O was a valuable presence at the inside linebacker position for nine seasons under Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher. The most elite cover man in a decent crop of them: Marshon Lattimore, William Jackson III, Joe Haden, Kyle Fuller, Logan Ryan. Steelers officially announce the additions of Tanner Muse and Braden Mann. With Jack Ham injured and out, Dirt was instrumental as a starting outside linebacker in nine games during the 1979 season and the Super Bowl XIV win over the Los Angeles Rams. 55, take a look back at photos of all the Raiders who have worn the number through the years. Close call with a bunch of top-flight corners, including James Bradberry, Stephon Gilmore and Marcus Peters. Lee was selected in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. One of the greatest Giants ever, "Rosey" was a fixture at left tackle from 1953 to 1965, the sculpted-from-granite six-time All-Proalso a member of the NFL's all-century team. G/T Bob Kuechenberg; 66. The three-time All-Pro was largely the face (and voice) of Seattle's "Legion of Boom," the greatest defense of the 21st century. DE/LB Marco Coleman, 89. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 19); the NFL itself added that allowance starting in 2021. 7711) No. 7814) No. 59, but he abruptly retired after the 2019 campaign. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But this is indisputably about Brown, who retains a valid claim as the greatest runner in league history and perhaps the top non-quarterback. 6812) No. When it went into effect, players who had played in the league before the 1973 season were given a grandfather clause to continue wearing their now-prohibited numbers. Rules exist which tie a player's number to a specific range of numbers for their primary position.Additionally, rules exist which limit who may handle the ball on offense: generally players who are designated as offensive . Jason Fitz and. Jay Cutler, Baker Mayfield, Mark Sanchez sorry, but you never stood a chance from the moment you were drafted in the first round. From William & Mary to Motown, the perennial All-Pro blocker was a mainstay during the Lions 1950s glory days, which includedthree championships. But when you reach six Pro Bowls, post five 1,200-yard receiving seasons and are so devoted to your jersey digits that you legally change your name to "Chad Ochocinco?" The Colts' Ryan Kelly and Browns' Jack Conklin could easily be slotted in here as well. With all of the Hall of Famers that roamed Three Rivers Stadium during those days, the blindside bodyguard named Jon Kolb remains one of the most crucial from that dynasty. 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