Retire #21

SouperMeister · 11-27-2007, 09:57 AM

We've had a lot of good players wear #21 in the past:

Mike Nelms, Terry Allen, Deion Sanders, and Fred Smoot, but none of them captured our imagination the way Sean Taylor did. I would be fine with at least unofficially retiring #21, the way we have unofficially retired #9, #44, and perhaps one or two others. The only officially retired Redskins jersey is Sammy Baugh's #33.

SouperMeister · 11-27-2007, 09:59 AM

We've had a lot of good players wear #21 in the past:

Mike Nelms, Terry Allen, Deion Sanders, and Fred Smoot, but none of them captured our imagination the way Sean Taylor did. I would be fine with at least unofficially retiring #21, the way we have unofficially retired #9, #28, #44, #81 and perhaps one or two others. The only officially retired Redskins jersey is Sammy Baugh's #33.

BrunellMVP? · 11-27-2007, 10:01 AM

i could see a player wanting to wear it as a tribute...

as for retiring the number, not likely to happen...we don't retire numbers (as has been mentioned- they are just not assigned).

skinsfan69 · 11-27-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BrunellMVP?

i could see a player wanting to wear it as a tribute...

as for retiring the number, not likely to happen...we don't retire numbers (as has been mentioned- they are just not assigned).

I would really like to see Portis put 21 on the rest of the season.

pg86 · 11-27-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I would really like to see Portis put 21 on the rest of the season.

Knowing portis..he probably will.

mredskins · 11-27-2007, 10:01 AM

The Celtic's retired Reggie Lewis number after he passed. There is no reason the Redskin's should not do the same.

My god think of all the legender players the Celtics had, it is a no brainer the Redskins should retire 21.

pg86 · 11-27-2007, 10:25 AM

no Do it at the Dallas game.

firstdown · 11-27-2007, 10:36 AM

Last night when they showed Snyder doing a short interview he looked as if he had seen a gost. I heard that they had become very close over the years and I'm sure Snyder will do his best to honor ST.

rypper11 · 11-27-2007, 10:37 AM

I disagree with officially retiring his number. I think retiring his number now would be only because of the way he died. I think that we should remember and honor his life. His accomplishments on and off the field, not just the fact that it ended too soon. I actually would like to see CP or another close friend wear his number for the rest of the year and unofficially retire it in the offseason. When someone's life ends I try not to focus on the end of their life but on the life they lived and those that are left behind.

Stacks42 · 11-27-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rypper11

I disagree with officially retiring his number. I think retiring his number now would be only because of the way he died. I think that we should remember and honor his life. His accomplishments on and off the field, not just the fact that it ended too soon. I actually would like to see CP or another close friend wear his number for the rest of the year and unofficially retire it in the offseason. When someone's life ends I try not to focus on the end of their life but on the life they lived and those that are left behind.

I never really thought of that.. That is a great idea, if either Moss or Portis switched to #21

BleedBurgundy · 11-27-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rypper11

I disagree with officially retiring his number. I think retiring his number now would be only because of the way he died. I think that we should remember and honor his life. His accomplishments on and off the field, not just the fact that it ended too soon. I actually would like to see CP or another close friend wear his number for the rest of the year and unofficially retire it in the offseason. When someone's life ends I try not to focus on the end of their life but on the life they lived and those that are left behind.

that is a great idea. I wonder if it will happen. I was thinking of one of Sean's peculiarities his various alterations of the uniform, whether it was the socks or the tape on his fingers. I wouldn't mind seeing the guys do some of that as well. And we know Portis has no problem paying a fine to express himself.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 11-27-2007, 10:37 AM

Retire # 21.

dmek25 · 11-27-2007, 10:48 AM

not to rain on this parade. but if Riggins, Monk, and Joey T. cant get their numbers retired by the skins.....

Takeuon · 11-27-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Stacks42

Does anyone know what the steps are to have a players number retired? Is there a public outcry that should be made? I just want to ensure that some douche (ie Deion Sanders) never gets to adorn #21 for the washington redskins

I totally forgot that he originally wore #36 when he first started.

Joe Ribbs BBQ · 11-27-2007, 11:25 AM

I would love to see someone tribute ST like the wearing of his number, water works would turn on everywhere when that happens....

11-27-2007, 09:57 AM	#1
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: Retire #21 We've had a lot of good players wear #21 in the past: Mike Nelms, Terry Allen, Deion Sanders, and Fred Smoot, but none of them captured our imagination the way Sean Taylor did. I would be fine with at least unofficially retiring #21, the way we have unofficially retired #9, #44, and perhaps one or two others. The only officially retired Redskins jersey is Sammy Baugh's #33.

11-27-2007, 10:01 AM	#6
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13,223	Re: Retire #21 The Celtic's retired Reggie Lewis number after he passed. There is no reason the Redskin's should not do the same. My god think of all the legender players the Celtics had, it is a no brainer the Redskins should retire 21.

11-27-2007, 10:25 AM	#7
pg86 No new threads for you Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,959	Re: Retire #21 no Do it at the Dallas game.

11-27-2007, 10:37 AM	#12
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Retire #21 Retire # 21. __________________ Just win.

11-27-2007, 10:48 AM	#13
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Retire #21 not to rain on this parade. but if Riggins, Monk, and Joey T. cant get their numbers retired by the skins..... __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-27-2007, 09:59 AM	#2
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: Retire #21 We've had a lot of good players wear #21 in the past: Mike Nelms, Terry Allen, Deion Sanders, and Fred Smoot, but none of them captured our imagination the way Sean Taylor did. I would be fine with at least unofficially retiring #21, the way we have unofficially retired #9, #28, #44, #81 and perhaps one or two others. The only officially retired Redskins jersey is Sammy Baugh's #33.

11-27-2007, 10:01 AM	#3
BrunellMVP? Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 726	Re: Retire #21 i could see a player wanting to wear it as a tribute... as for retiring the number, not likely to happen...we don't retire numbers (as has been mentioned- they are just not assigned). __________________ in writing these daily letters and trying to make them interesting it is always possible that some sentiment may occur which has not received the severe and deliberate scrutiny and reconsideration which should attach to a State Paper. - Churchill

11-27-2007, 10:36 AM	#8
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 62 Posts: 15,817	Re: Retire #21 Last night when they showed Snyder doing a short interview he looked as if he had seen a gost. I heard that they had become very close over the years and I'm sure Snyder will do his best to honor ST.

11-27-2007, 10:37 AM	#9
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: Retire #21 I disagree with officially retiring his number. I think retiring his number now would be only because of the way he died. I think that we should remember and honor his life. His accomplishments on and off the field, not just the fact that it ended too soon. I actually would like to see CP or another close friend wear his number for the rest of the year and unofficially retire it in the offseason. When someone's life ends I try not to focus on the end of their life but on the life they lived and those that are left behind. __________________ Playing a kids game for a kings ransom.

11-27-2007, 11:25 AM	#15
Joe Ribbs BBQ Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 149	Re: Retire #21 I would love to see someone tribute ST like the wearing of his number, water works would turn on everywhere when that happens.... __________________ Section 102, Row 12... now I finally need to get a hold of one of those motorized coolers.. http://www.cruzincooler.com/ RIP#21

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