re: Alltime Saints Jersey # Countdown to First Preseason Game

so far I'd say 79 in the thinnest in talent history. Any other 79s were just footnotes that played a season or two. I know a lot of rookies already have some number association or liking. It could be a consideration tho to think what numbers are not identified with another player. That is, carve out your niche as THE #whatever. When Hawthorne signed recently he took #57. He gave RJ props and was almost apologetic. But even if Hawthorne turns into an All Pro there will only be one Saint ever identified with 57.