Quarterback Tom Brady is definitely not a supporter of the NFL’s new policy regarding which numbers certain players will now be able to choose.
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On Wednesday, the Goodell Circuit changed its policy on athlete numbers, including allowing linebackers and defensive backs to choose from a wider range of numbers.
“Good luck trying to block the right people now,” Brady said Thursday on his Instagram account. It’s going to make us see a lot of bad football. ”
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers flagship and seven Super Bowl ring holder also said the change was just “stupid.”
“Why not let the linemen wear whatever they want too?” Why have numbers? We should only have colorful jerseys … Why don’t we all wear the same number? ”Added the 43-year-old pivot, sarcastically.
Brady would not be the only NFL commenter to raise the fact that these changes could have a negative effect on the readings of offensive linemen. According to the NBC Sports network, several coaches have indicated that this would represent a danger for the quarterbacks.
This idea of expanding the number selection for multiple positions came from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Here are the choices available to players now, depending on their position:
- Quarterback / kicker: 1 to 19
- Ball carrier / wide receiver / tight end: 1 to 49 and 80 to 89
- Defensive back: 1 to 49
- Linebacker: 1 to 59 and 90 to 99
- Offensive lineman: 50 to 79
- Defensive lineman: 50 to 79 and 90 to 99
