Long Now #72

[Barry Waller]

There were several recent changes of numbers, and the main one is Chris Long, who switched to #72.

[r8rh8rmike]

Originally Posted by Barry Waller

There were several recent changes of numbers, and the main one is Chris Long, who switched to #72.

You know what they say, "if it doesn't look right, it doesn't fly right". 72 looks much better than 98 and I expect to see Long flying around the line in 2008.

[Nick]

So the Rams have a playmaking defensive lineman on the field wearing #72. Maybe this is the much-needed bridge between the Long and Dorsey camps!

[moloch41]

I hope no one ran out and got a 98 jersey made up already!!!

[r8rh8rmike]

Originally Posted by Nick

So the Rams have a playmaking defensive lineman on the field wearing #72. Maybe this is the much-needed bridge between the Long and Dorsey camps!

Good observation Nick! Somehow I get the feeling that the Dorsey camp is still going to feel shortchanged.

[39thebeast]

72 is a huge upgrade in my book. 72 is a much sexier number than 98 in my book. 98 is kinda ugly (if a number can be ugly)

[evil disco man]

98 is an overused number. I think 72 is much more original; it seems to fit him and he can make it his own number as a Ram.

[Bald_81]

I still think #79 would look hella sexy on Chris. Can't complain about the choice though, I never liked #98 too much.

[ramsanddodgers]

Originally Posted by Bald_81

I still think #79 would look hella sexy on Chris. Can't complain about the choice though, I never liked #98 too much.

Well, I am not sure "sexy" is how I'd put it but to each his own!

(Jerry says, "You know George you can say another man is good looking and it doesn't mean you are gay." To which George responds, "Well, it doesn't help!" and then Jerry puts his hands in the air and states, "Not that there's anything wrong with that!")

[AvengerRam]

Not sure if Long (or whoever might be advising him) is this calculating, but this is actually a smart move. Long will be playing on a line with a bunch of player who all have a # in the 90s:

Little 91
Ryan 95
Carriker 90
Glover 97
Adeyanju 94
Hall 96
Wroten 99

By selecting a # in the 70s, he'll stand out more to announcers and stat guys. Maybe get a little more notice for that occasional tackle or half-sack.

Just a thought.

[Ramblin` Ram]

Originally Posted by AvengerRam

Not sure if Long (or whoever might be advising him) is this calculating, but this is actually a smart move. Long will be playing on a line with a bunch of player who all have a # in the 90s:

Little 91
Ryan 95
Carriker 90
Glover 97
Adeyanju 94
Hall 96
Wroten 99

By selecting a # in the 70s, he'll stand out more to announcers and stat guys. Maybe get a little more notice for that occasional tackle or half-sack.

Just a thought.

possibly the first trace of an explanation into how it took so long to cut jimmy "buffet"...

[Bald_81]

Originally Posted by AvengerRam

By selecting a # in the 70s, he'll stand out more to announcers and stat guys. Maybe get a little more notice for that occasional tackle or half-sack.

As if being the #2 overall pick in the draft wouldn't get him enough attention. He could wear any number he likes, he will still be a main topic for every announcer when the Rams play.

[txramsfan]

Originally Posted by r8rh8rmike

Good observation Nick! Somehow I get the feeling that the Dorsey camp is still going to feel shortchanged.

As a huge advocate for drafting Dorsey, when the name Chris Long came out my allegience was immediately shifted. This is completely different from the Cromartie/Hill fiasco. Chris Long is going to be a very solid player who should make an impact in his first year....not waiting for a breakout year in year 3 like a CB we drafted.

[HUbison]

Originally Posted by txramsfan

As a huge advocate for drafting Dorsey, when the name Chris Long came out my allegience was immediately shifted. This is completely different from the Cromartie/Hill fiasco. Chris Long is going to be a very solid player who should make an impact in his first year....not waiting for a breakout year in year 3 like a CB we drafted.

OFFICIAL RULING:

Yea, that was close enough to "Tye Hill Sucks!". Everybody do a shot!

[Aussie Dave]

by my calculating number 85 is free?
i think donnie avery would be a good fit for that!