http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster Kinda weird, not sure why this was done. Maybe #54 will be preserved afterall?
Omar said the Dolphins have spent two days trying to figure out how to give Edds a number other than #54. The cluelessness of the organization is astounding. Should have never been issued in the first place.
I thought Omar's suggestion ( I think) was the best. Re-sign Zach to a 1 day contract so he can retire as a Phin, and then have him say some kind words about how great it will be to have a new generation of Phins wear 54 with pride, yada yada yada. feel good moment all around. And a little good pub for the FO.
That would make the most sense. Sounds pretty realistic considering they denied him the 1 day contract two months ago. Perhaps waiting until after the draft, seeing who makes the cut and can wear it with pride.
what is it with Dolphins fans and the protection of jerseys who cares who wore the jersey before if it is available let them have it zach thomas won't play here again and who gives a rats if they retire his jersey
As dolphin fans, we are generally to quick to idolize. Sure is a lot of nothing being made into headline news this offseason.
It's not just Dolphin fans. And to be honest, it'd be a little odd seeing another 54 out there, just like it'll be weird to see another 99. I'm also a realist and know it doesn't matter in the long run and I'll forget about it after the 1st quarter of the 1st game
Edds is #49 now, at least for this weekend (49 was his college #). I'm not sure he can keep it in the regular season though.
BTW - does "BM too" in the thread title mean he actually picked a number at one point prior to the reset?
If they give out #54, they may as well give out 12, 13 and 39 also. The whole process of retiring jerseys is ceremonial, and absolutely a little bit silly. But Zach is up there with the other 3. Bob Griese was always overrated anyway.....yeah, I said it.
We have guys in the HOF without their #'s retired. Zach is less deserving that Dwight Stephenson and Larry Litte for that reason alone.
I dont know JimToss....ZT aint gettin in the FootBall HoF without a ticket so....this is loco! Griese & Csonka: undefeated and 2 time SB Champions (3 consecutive appearances in SB), RoH, and HoF Marino: SB appearance, record after record, RoH, and HoF ZT = consistent MLB, no SB appearances, no HoF, and long shot for Ring of Honor 54 and 99 should easily be available for anyone wanting them, any grace period on 54 has been long enough, and 99 wrote off any grace period for that one.
I don't think 54 or 99 are longshots for the RoH. JT may make it to the hall. Zach has a chance, but it's slim for sure.
They've updated it, everyone has their old numbers except Edds who has the #49 he had at camp this week. Kinda ridiculous, they shouldn't have backed down. Now we've got three linebackers with ineligible numbers.
we will see for RoH...maybe outside shot vs long shot...but its not a lock. Is it a lock to you? I loved ZT and cheered for JT in the agua and orange...but few playoff appearance and no championship whatsoever (even AFC title game) lacks for me. Look at who is on the Ring today....and their contribution to Winning Dolphins Football....just seems like close but no cigar for ZT or JT. I dont know about ZT or JT for HoF either.
Not a lock for RoH, but I'd say pretty good odds (better than 50%). Assuming the use the same criteria as the past (Richmond Webb made it and he never had a Super Bowl either).
I think they'll have to wait awhile if they wanted to do that. Right now his criticism of the FO is still fresh. And now they just had the fiasco with his number. Timing isn't right. Would seem contrived. Gotta let it simmer down I think. Wait until training camp IMO. It'll all work out fine in the end once guys in the 50's get cut. The Dolphins did the right thing though. This isn't just about Zach. It's just as much about the fans. It's the fans and the media that hated the move. Zach hasn't said anything publicly, though this does go back to his words about treating their superstar/legendary players and their legacies with the requisite level of respect. The Dolphins have to acquiesce the fans, which means they can't give out #99 this year either.
We, as fans, hold these great players in near reverence. There is an emotional attachment to these guys that most get over the course of years, so no one likes the idea of someone else wearing a number that has been long associated with a great player. However, you can't retire everyones jersey number because he was a great player for a long time and you feel a bond with him. It is simply not possible, we will run out of numbers in very short order especially given the restrictions on which type of player wears a number in a given range. Sorry guys we have to get over it, someone sooner or later is going to get those numbers. It is inevitable. Maybe the solution would be to have a 5 year waiting period before issuing the thing out again for guys like Thomas and Taylor. This year I think I heard we have 14 lb's in camp. Don't know if that is accurate, but regardless we have a lot of guys in camp at that group. I am sure after cut's, just like last year, we will see numbers change.
Logic would indicate to wait a couple of years before handing out the numbers of great players such as 54 and 99 both of whom will end up in the Ring of Honor .
Well, that and they've got the 60's and 70's they can put McCoy at because if he plays odds are it'll be only in a down position and even if he doesn't I'm sure it aint a huge issue.