Antwain Spann will hand over #28 if asked by Fred Taylor

by MaPatsFan on Mar 24, 2009 1:29 PM EDT

Things like this define a class guy. New to the team? Heck, I don't care, have my number. You earned it through many years in this league:

But don't expect any jersey-number fireworks when it comes to new Patriots running back Fred Taylor and No. 28.

If Taylor wants 28, the number he wore with the Jaguars, the player currently donning it is willing to give it up. Soft-spoken defensive back Antwain Spann might try to bring Taylor down on the practice field, but he's not about to stand in his way if he wants 28.

"If he approached me, I’d do the right thing and respect him. He’s been in the league a long time, that's a future Hall of Famer," Spann said. "For me, I’m not established yet. It’s not about a number for me. It’s about trying to earn a roster spot."

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Good for you Antwain!

It’s just a testament to the kind of players BB has on this team……So many of these kids have such a me first, punk a$$ attitude. It’s almost as if these guys have to go to a “say the right thing” class! Well done Mr. Spann.

by GodHelpTheRestOfTheLeague on Mar 25, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions

Exactly

Do your job, no drama and when it’s over, it’s over. Walk away like men.

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by MaPatsFan on Mar 25, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions

great respect

From Antwain for a great veteran. I still think the best jersey number exchange is the one between Jason Simmons and Ahman Green (Texans) a couple of years ago, when Simmons gave Green #30 in exchange for Green buying a house for a needy family. It was a great story.

by jctsai12 on Mar 25, 2009 1:49 AM EDT reply actions