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Chuck Turtleman's avatar

I've had bunches over the years that didn't last long. Mirer (the original #3!), Chad Brown, and others I've forgotten. I bought Sherman before the Super Bowl, then Earl the year after that, and didn't get to wear either as long as I'd have liked for a $100+ piece of apparel. I had Wilson (as did my wife) for several years, and had a Cortez for a long while and gifted it to a friend. But at this point, I think I'll wear my retro Largent jersey to games from now on. I might purchase a "jersey T-shirt" if I really love a player, but the NFL shop isn't getting any more big purchases from me. Too many have just been short lived. Never cared for the #12, as much as I love the 'Hawks. Just has that "Wold's Best Dad" feel to it to me.

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Grant's avatar

Lets make Dickson the top selling punter jersey of all time!!!

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Mike A.'s avatar

I forgot about 12 too (it's Monday) Other than 12, "NFL" = Not For Long. Any of em could be here today, gone tomorrow. I pick based on body of work, here or gone. I had to buy a 3 and 54. My favorite is a full NFL replica Lynch 24, picked up in a thrift shop for $15!

Transcendent numbers!

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Flurb's avatar

Best, for resourcefulness, by far - #6 Diggs ...

if he's traded or falls out some other way, you can always

grab a clipboard,

grow some facial hair, and

tape "Whiteguy" over "Diggs" - people will worship you!

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Chris Snape's avatar

Best comment #12 I forgot well done Doug

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Chris Snape's avatar

Darn I wrote this and pressed the wrong button. I bought a Canuck jersey for $25 Ryan Kessler he was good but got traded hurt and gone. I put my name on the back for $25 and I support the team. Victoria Chris Ps Diggs or Bellore would be my unlikely pick, but they are what appear to be good people and great players

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Rob's avatar

>There’s no reward, that I can tell, for buying a player jersey before he blows up.

I bought Earl Thomas and 3 years later standing in line at the NFL Super Bowl shop in NYC a fellow wearing the Thomas II jersey remarked that he was jealous I had the rookie jersey before he added the II to his name

Currently I wear Dickson and have been happy with my choice

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Seaside Joe's avatar

Hey good point!

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Susan Dye's avatar

Will Dissley

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Seaside Joe's avatar

Damn, Will Dissly IS a good choice. Great call, Susan.

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Keith Porter's avatar

[The names that I think we can probably rule out because there’s a chance that they won’t even be starting for the Seahawks next season: Chris Carson (cut?), Drew Lock, Dee Eskridge.]

I can understand Carson & Lock, but ESKRIDGE???? I thought he had loads of potential.

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Seaside Joe's avatar

He might not be starting, it doesn't mean he won't be good or have potential.

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Largentium's avatar

The only current Seahawk I have a jersey of is Metcalf. But I only get jerseys of the players I really liked, and still wear them proudly. Lynch, Chancellor, Thomas, Sherman, Bennett, Largent, among others. My next target is a Cortez jersey. I also like to buy jerseys on a discount, so I may load up with another Russell and/or another Bobby. That explains my ownership of a Harvin jersey. Current player is probably going to be Dickson, Diggs, or Lockett.

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Stu Wilson's avatar

I the ever changing world of NFL rosters, truthfully, no jersery is safe to purchase. However, other than the 11 different Wilson 3 jerseys that I have, I have from the current roster, Metcalf and Ford. The only 'safe' jerseys to buy are of course 12 and 80. I also feel it is safe to purchase almost any of the Ring of Honor jerseys (although you will never find an 8 in my closet). Personally, I think a Lynch 24 jersey will also always be safe. There is only one Beast Mode.

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Doug Weller's avatar

Best bet for "safe" Jersey number? 12. You can take that to the bank. Trust me on this one.

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Seaside Joe's avatar

DOUG HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT 12?!?!

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