Falcons Superstar Rookie Set To Wear Michael Vick’s Old Number, And NFL Fans Have Some Thoughts About That (TWEETS)

The Atlanta Falcons have an interesting history with the No. 7 jersey.

It was famously worn by former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as well as kicker Younghoe Koo for the last four seasons.

Now, it appears that Koo has passed the number on to rookie running back Bijan Robinson, according to the team’s Twitter account.

#Falcons rookie RB Bijan Robinson will wear No. 7 in the NFL — the same number Michael Vick once wore for the franchise.

Kicker Younghoe Koo will switch to a different number.

(? @AtlantaFalcons) pic.twitter.com/NkXTFuyIBJ

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 2, 2023

Here’s how social media responded:

Vick? https://t.co/a2jyY8akTA

— P?️PER?️OI (@RealMrJA) May 3, 2023

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Un Running back avec le #7 ??? https://t.co/MuplXpCx9E pic.twitter.com/QDd5hXSA5q

— Arnaud Gascon-Nadon (@AGN45) May 3, 2023

still letting mfs wear Vick number smh https://t.co/i8Ws1OK6xs

— J? (@HowardBoyJeremy) May 3, 2023

This is lame as fuck. No.7 should be retired. https://t.co/PrcEZ2sS96

— Zach (@OsNHoes) May 3, 2023

It’s so wild that this number isn’t retired. https://t.co/yWK9KDGltx

— SHAUN? (@holahovitoj) May 3, 2023

Disrespectful https://t.co/faGJHxEoc6

— BigBelchThaPick’emSensei (@BigBelchSensei) May 3, 2023

Falcons are a clown franchise. Imagine not retiring one of their franchises all time best player's numbers. https://t.co/fNZ8EjoAWM

— Matt Michaels (@MattyMike0718) May 3, 2023

Lol the city/streets shouldn’t allow that .. they won’t retire it but should just be an unwritten rule https://t.co/dCi5ylJ4Dk pic.twitter.com/hIHWX6IZyu

— Drew Byrd (@Coach_Byrd4) May 2, 2023

Ain’t go lie… this ain’t it https://t.co/zDkRmRboyu

— Sean (@wolfxmegaris) May 2, 2023

Wow they ain’t retire the goat number https://t.co/dvuHkHBfhn

— J4ifrmda4 (@J4ir_4) May 2, 2023

Vick wore the number during his stint with the team from 2001-2006. He dazzled fans with his running and passing ability, but it would all come to an end due to an investigation and eventually a conviction of him fighting dogs on his properties.

Fans have certainly had fun with Younghoe Koo’s name for obvious reasons.

Robinson wore the No. 5 during his collegiate career at Texas. Since Falcons wide receiver Drake London currently wears the No. 5, Robinson had to look elsewhere.

Now, Robinson gets to make some new memories in the jersey number after the team selected him out of Texas with the No. 8 overall pick in last week’s NFL Draft. Robinson is coming off an excellent season in which he ran for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns.