One former player for every NFL team who should have their jersey number retired
This article discusses former NFL players who deserve to have their jersey numbers retired by their respective teams. The author suggests one player from each NFL team whose contributions and impact on the franchise warrant this prestigious honor. The article highlights players like Tom Brady (New England Patriots), Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints), and Barry Sanders (Detroit Lions) as obvious choices. It also recognizes less-celebrated players, such as Dwight Clark (San Francisco 49ers) and Cliff Branch (Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders), whose legacies deserve more recognition. The article emphasizes that retiring a player's number is a way for teams to honor their most influential and revered athletes, cementing their place in the franchise's history. The author argues that these selections represent the best of the best, players who have left an indelible mark on their teams and the NFL as a whole.
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