Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs faces number controversy with No. 13 jersey

Caleb Downs, a first-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys, has chosen to wear jersey No. 13 this season. His mother, Tanya Shorter Downs, does not support this decision, expressing her belief that the number does not suit him. The Cowboys rookie has pointed out that there have been successful players who wore No. 13, including Hall of Famers like Dan Marino and Kurt Warner. Downs wore No. 2 in college, but that number is currently held by cornerback Cobie Durant. He might have to wait a year for an opportunity to claim No. 2. While the jersey number has sparked discussion, how he performs on the field will ultimately determine fans' reactions.

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