Thread: Retiring #87

Hello friends:

I have a suggestion I have thought long about: The Bronco number 87 should be retired. Two Ring of Honor players wore it (Lionel Taylor and Rich Jackson), and a third -- Ed Mc Caffrey -- might well be a ROH entrant before long. I know there are many numbers that could be considered for retirement: 53 (Randy Gradishar), 30 (you know who), or 20 (my personal favorite Bronco of all time, Louis Wright); but 87 needs to be retired.

I disagree on 87 and 30. But if I was to consider one it would have to be 87.

30 should be retired. He is unequivocally the best player at his position to play for this franchise. And 58 should be retired on the damn spot of his retirement.

Gradishar wore 52 and 53, so not sure what you do there.

I respect what those players did for the franchise, but I don’t think a few ROF inductees amounts to retiring a number. A hall of fame induction really doesn’t even guarantee that a number will be retired. A number retirement should be reserved for monumental contribution to the franchise. 44 and 7 are obvious examples. Frank Tripucka’s 18 seems a little questionable, but it probably made sense at the time. They should just fully add Peyton as retiring 18 instead of keeping him there as a footnote.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

30 should be retired. He is unequivocally the best player at his position to play for this franchise. And 58 should be retired on the damn spot of his retirement.

I can get on board for 30. Lindsay wore it well but you can’t see a Broncos 30 and not see TD. It just seems like the number belongs to him. I can see 58 someday, but I’d really like Von to play out the rest of his career here. The third Lombardi should have his name on it.

FWIIW, Pat Bowlen used to say that the standard for retiring jersey #’s was John Elway. Of course, a new owner can do what he wants.

Originally Posted by R8R H8R

FWIIW, Pat Bowlen used to say that the standard for retiring jersey #’s was John Elway. Of course, a new owner can do what he wants.

We definitely need a new owner……. In the worst way

Once Noah retires yes

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

30 should be retired. He is unequivocally the best player at his position to play for this franchise. And 58 should be retired on the damn spot of his retirement.

^This.

On balance I am not in favor of retiring jersey #s. That’s what the RoF is for.

Originally Posted by Jeudy10Hamler1

We definitely need a new owner……. In the worst way

Unless its Bezos....F that noise.....

I hate retiring numbers, just my opinion

Originally Posted by Tangerine

I hate retiring numbers, just my opinion

Yeah, it needs to be the rarest of rare honors. I think of the Eddie Mac of my childhood every time I see #87 out there. I don't mind it.

I agree. Didn't mean to imply 30. My bad. Only 87.