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SHTICK: A Skins number that SHOULD be retired

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 5:56 pm
by REDEEMEDSKIN
One of the enigmas in the current Redskins roster is one Clifford Russell, the speedy WR we drafted a few years ago. He has/had great promise, but injuries and an apparent lack of skill have rendered him useless.

I was thinking that it might not really be his fault. He's wearing #82!!!!! Westbrook's old number. Did Westy ruin the number??? If so, why not retire/burn the number??!! I can't remember too far back in Skins history, so I'll rely on the history buffs to see if we've had any #82s that may have had success. Though we do not currently "retire" numbers, I propose we rid ourselves of this jersey number. Michael was a bust, Cliff is going down the same route. Change Cliffy's number and his production will soar. Otherwise he's another bust. What do you all think?

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 7:16 pm
by Justice Hog
I voted "no" because we don't have enough numbers to go around. Don't be surprised when the Skins start using 82.1, 82.2, 82.3, etc.!

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:27 am
by REDEEMEDSKIN
Justice Hog wrote:I voted "no" because we don't have enough numbers to go around. Don't be surprised when the Skins start using 82.1, 82.2, 82.3, etc.!

:lol: That was funny, but, oh, so true. Now, I wish M.W. woulda never come to this team. But, as for the #82s the Redskins have had, who stands out (as far as production and bringing pride to the uniform)?

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:55 pm
by ChillWill
I heard Joe Gibbs was impressed with Cliff's speed in minicamp. He is a legitimate deep threat when he catches the ball.