Best player to wear each jersey number in NFL history

AsylumGuido · 07-04-2020, 08:09 AM

Best player to wear each jersey number in NFL history

In Week 1, a minimum of 1,696 players will hold an NFL roster spot. Those players will join a fraternity that long pre-dates their existence. It is an opportunity to continue or begin their own legacy in that uniform. Over the course of history, teams have retired jerseys to honor their greatest athletes. CBS Sports took on the daunting challenge of naming the best player to wear each jersey number in pro football history.

No. 9: Drew Brees, QB

Teams: San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints

Brees is one of a few active players on this list. His career began in San Diego but ended when the franchise selected Philip Rivers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Brees' potential was validated in New Orleans. Although he has not been named league MVP, the former Boilermaker has appeared in 13-Pro Bowls. He was named Super Bowl MVP in a championship effort.

The 41-year-old holds the record for most career passing yards. He has thrown for 77,416 yards and 547 touchdowns.

No. 57: Rickey Jackson, LB

Teams: New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers

Jackson was a Super Bowl champion with the 49ers. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and was named a five-time All-Pro. The Florida native accumulated 1,173 tackles, 128 sacks, eight interceptions and 40 forced fumbles over the course of 15 NFL seasons. Jackson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

No. 77: Willie Roaf, OT

Teams: New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs

Roaf appeared in 11 Pro Bowls during his 13 season career. He was named a nine-time All-Pro and started every game in which he played. The former No. 8 overall selection has since been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame.

Jim Tyrer was also considered here.

No. 97: La'Roi Glover, DL

Teams: Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams

Glover was a hoss up the middle. He recorded 433 tackles, 83.5 sacks, 16 forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries during his career. The California native went to six Pro Bowls and was a four-time All-Pro.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Best player to wear each jersey number in NFL history Best player to wear each jersey number in NFL history In Week 1, a minimum of 1,696 players will hold an NFL roster spot. Those players will join a fraternity that long pre-dates their existence. It is an opportunity to continue or begin their own legacy in that uniform. Over the course of history, teams have retired jerseys to honor their greatest athletes. CBS Sports took on the daunting challenge of naming the best player to wear each jersey number in pro football history. No. 9: Drew Brees, QB Teams: San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints Brees is one of a few active players on this list. His career began in San Diego but ended when the franchise selected Philip Rivers in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Brees' potential was validated in New Orleans. Although he has not been named league MVP, the former Boilermaker has appeared in 13-Pro Bowls. He was named Super Bowl MVP in a championship effort. The 41-year-old holds the record for most career passing yards. He has thrown for 77,416 yards and 547 touchdowns. No. 57: Rickey Jackson, LB Teams: New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers Jackson was a Super Bowl champion with the 49ers. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and was named a five-time All-Pro. The Florida native accumulated 1,173 tackles, 128 sacks, eight interceptions and 40 forced fumbles over the course of 15 NFL seasons. Jackson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. No. 77: Willie Roaf, OT Teams: New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs Roaf appeared in 11 Pro Bowls during his 13 season career. He was named a nine-time All-Pro and started every game in which he played. The former No. 8 overall selection has since been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. Jim Tyrer was also considered here. No. 97: La'Roi Glover, DL Teams: Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams Glover was a hoss up the middle. He recorded 433 tackles, 83.5 sacks, 16 forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries during his career. The California native went to six Pro Bowls and was a four-time All-Pro. neugey likes this.
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