One thing I have to know

[JDM ThUnder]

I know this isnt a rumor but this is the place where most raider fans view. How do you guys feel about Jerry Porter taking number 81? Tim Brown was my fav. player since 1995. Why The raiders didnt retire Tim's number pisses me off but I hear hes good friends with jerry porter so maybe he let jerry have it. But I think the number 1 pass catcher in Raider History should have had 81 retired.

Your thoughts?

[Raiderz_00]

The Raiders do not retire players numbers.

[rich_120]

I feel a better question is... Can Porter live up to #81? i for one am excited...He's not stupid, he knows the history that number has. I think it great.

[O-townupnorth]

We dont retire numbers, any number is fair game.

[skyraider]

He doesn't deserve it, yet

[HOFBoundBrown]

I feel that if Tim Brown is more than happy to allow Jerry Porter to wear, I am fine with it too. It is also a way of honoring our legends through active players trying to follow in their footsteps. Huff asked Woodson if he would wear his number. These guys don't have to ask, they choose to because they understand the strong tradition within the Raiders organization.

[rob knox]

I thought I heard on here that he was not (or might not) be able to change #'s. Anyone know if his change to #81 is happening?

As long as I'm asking for info...is Dominic Rhoades suspended for 4 games? Some say he is, some say it's not for sure.

[allengs]

I wanted Raiders to give malcontent Jerry Porter another chance to show himself with our new Coach. However, I feel disgusted that he chose to take #81 Tim Brown's number.

[Stovepipe]

81 18 ............looks like perfect bookends to me.

[RaiderSingh]

Originally Posted by rich_120

I feel a better question is... Can Porter live up to #81? i for one am excited...He's not stupid, he knows the history that number has. I think it great.

I agree