Which jersey number would you choose? What’s your story?

Midway through the season, Mike Jones came to me with a tremendous idea. He’d been asking each Redskins player why he wore the jersey number he does. Almost everyone had a story. Some had a family tie or biblical inspiration. Others chose their number out of vanity. Some just got stuck with an odd one, and tried to make the best of it.

Since Mike first reported the piece (check it out here if you haven’t seen it) and we were able to get it in print and online (dang editors!), five players have been placed on injured reserve and one has been waived following an injury. Rather than let those die on the cutting room floor, I figured I’d share them here with you. Then, whether you were a…