asnpcwiz Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 haha, yea if they fine him, we take up a collection and pay em in pennies. They'd be pissed but who cares, imagine the poor sap counting pennies. Do you really think CP would care about a fine? He lost his brother...when you lose someone that close to you nothing matters. Especially not a fine he could pay with the money from his wallet...the respect he's paying to his brother means a lot more to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP666 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Not to go against the grain here, but i'd prefer CP to remain 26... and play his ass off to get us in the playoffs for the memory of Sean. No ones going to forget who 21 is/was. RIP Sean. We will win for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The least Goodell could do is allow it for one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricks0813 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I didn't read EVERY reply on this post but I assume Portis may have already recieved approval to change his jsy number. I also agree with retiring Taylor's jsy number be it officially or unofficial but NOT until Portis has decided to go back to 26, retires or leaves the Skins. Portis should have the option to wear that jersey number as long as he pleases but no other Redskin should ever wear it again. I also understand the Monk, Jurgensen and Green comparison but the difference is that those guys are still around. Taylor's jersey should be retired soley for the tragic nature of his death and his official leadership roles, not even taking into account his play on the field. Portis #21 w/ Taylor as his guardian angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The least Goodell could do is allow it for one game.Under the circumstances, it would be a heck of a gesture of both CP's part and Goodell's.If the league says no then it will not be about paying a fine. If they say no and he comes out with a 21 jersey on they will not allow him to play in the game. It is not a matter of money.Where do you get this? Is this an assumption, or do you know this for a fact? A reference please. I didn't read EVERY reply on this post but I assume Portis may have already recieved approval to change his jsy number. I also agree with retiring Taylor's jsy number be it officially or unofficial but NOT until Portis has decided to go back to 26, retires or leaves the Skins. Portis should have the option to wear that jersey number as long as he pleases but no other Redskin should ever wear it again. I also understand the Monk, Jurgensen and Green comparison but the difference is that those guys are still around. Taylor's jersey should be retired soley for the tragic nature of his death and his official leadership roles, not even taking into account his play on the field. Portis #21 w/ Taylor as his guardian angel I like this post. I like the idea of CP wearing 21 as a gesture for some period of time, but then eventually changing back to 26 at some point, and then the Redskins retiring the 21 as ST's number.EDIT: I also really like Rick's sig, and promptly stole it. Hope he doesn't mind. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceM23 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 PER JLC's blog The Redskins Back At Practice Practice just concluded and it unfolded as normal during the portion we saw. Same drills as usual and no overt signs of the obvious pall that has been cast over the organization. Tailback Clinton Portis was in sweat clothes and not practicing. Injured fullback Mike Sellers (back) and defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin (ankle) also were not practicing. Also, several people have asked me about Portis changing his number to 21, and I have heard rumblings about it as well. To this point the team has said nothing official about it and I contacted the NFL as well and was told they have received nothing formal on this prospect. I asked them to check again if possible and make certain there is not a possibility that Clinton will wear Sean's number, and I await their response. http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2007/11/the_redskins_back_at_practice.html#comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gca61087 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 if the nfl does not allow it, which they probably won't, he could at least come out in it and then wear it under his own jersey. i wouldnt want to see portis on #21 anyway. it would have to be a taylor jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Per JLCs Blog there has been no request by CP or the Skins to go through with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3553 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 where is this video of CP from yesterday that people are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidernat Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 If the league says no then it will not be about paying a fine. If they say no and he comes out with a 21 jersey on they will not allow him to play in the game. It is not a matter of money. Very true. It will be either that or a suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ComebackKing Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Portis shouldn't ask. He should just do it and pay the fine later. If they tell him "no" and he does it he would get in serious trouble. Just do it and pay later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinznsoxrox Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 WPL just also reported that there has been no request by Portis to the NFL as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan81 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I think it is great he is honoring Taylor that way, but hopefully he keeps his number 26 for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madanomem Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 i would like to see the whole team come out wearing #21. that would make me cry at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanon Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I agree...It should be CP...they both had the same level of illiteracy. Just kidding.. Sorry to hear about Sean. If anyone was going to wear number 21 I would want it to be CP, going to be hard seeing CP wear that number but I would only allow him to wear it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 WPL just also reported that there has been no request by Portis to the NFL as well... i saw that... maybe he just intends to do it, and take whatever punishment they dish out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoskins Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 i saw that... maybe he just intends to do it, and take whatever punishment they dish out I hope so. I can't see the NFL fining him for that. The more I think about it, he or Santana HAVE to wear the number this week. And then retire it next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I agree...It should be CP...they both had the same level of illiteracy. Just kidding.. Sorry to hear about Sean. You certainly are classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marjax Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Maybe its just me and not being a part of the Redskin family, but I personally wouldn't want anyone to wear his number, even as a tribute. Just leave it vacant to be retired or symbolically vacated. But I'm okay with Portis doing this. Whatever he feels he has to do to grieve is okay by me. I just think it's more respectful to keep his number vacant. Forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I agree...It should be CP...they both had the same level of illiteracy. Just kidding.. Sorry to hear about Sean. Sorry or not, your trolling ass has just been tossed the **** outta here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSprings Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Sorry or not, your trolling ass has just been tossed the **** outta here. Thank you very much TK. :notworthy Not the time or the place for this kind of nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwagen Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Sorry or not, your trolling ass has just been tossed the **** outta here.Nice. He's being a troll in at least one other thread too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinInExile Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Good for Clinton. Its gotta be rough on him right now-- he and Sean were close. I hope this helps him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising270 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Maybe its just me and not being a part of the Redskin family, but I personally wouldn't want anyone to wear his number, even as a tribute. Just leave it vacant to be retired or symbolically vacated.But I'm okay with Portis doing this. Whatever he feels he has to do to grieve is okay by me. I just think it's more respectful to keep his number vacant. Forever. There are posts earlier in this thread provide insight into the symbolism behind this though. At the U they do not retire Jersey's instead they award it to future players who earn the right to wear it. It makes their number live on through others instead of being put out to pasture so to say. Personally I feel it would be the greatest tribute to Sean considering his strong passion for football and his commitment to the game. Let 21 live on forever, and become a new part of redskins tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinzelwashington Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 is that possible? can he wear a taylor 21 jersey.. the announcers will be like 21 taylor for the carry. i think i will be bound for a few more tears if that happens. i will be at a coffee shop. i dont want to shed there.... but i cant miss this game for the world...R.I.P sean taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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