NFL fans have seen a lot of changes in uniforms lately. Some changes were better, others were not. Here are the grades I give to each NFL team.
Patriots-B. The Patriots got it right on their second uniform change. The first change (the 2 tone blue/vertical striped jerseys were hideous. I'm glad to see they got rid of those.
Jets-C. Most people would disagree with my view on this, but the Jets' look in the 80's was much better looking than these. There was a reason they got rid of these uniforms before-can we put them to rest again? Also, don't wear those Titan uniforms again-they are horrible.
Dolphins-B. They've slightly changed their uniforms over the years, but haven't made any major changes. That is a good thing-they have a classic style-my only complaint are the numbers-the 3-D look is not a good one.
Bills-D. I'm not sure why they changed from their Super Bowl years, but these are hideous. Their throwback uniforms that they've worn lately are even worse. At least they haven't changed the helmet.
Steelers-B. They would have an A, except for those awful uniforms they brought out last year with the yellow helmets. Please scrap those for the traditional Steeler look.
Browns-C. They would be lower, except that they are the traditional uniform and I respect the fact that they haven't changed. They are ugly, but at least we know who that ugly team is.
Bengals-F. Worst uniforms in football. They had nice looking uniforms in the 90's. They were sharp-now they look like clowns out there with orange coming out of everything. At least their uniforms match their wide receiver.
Ravens-B. The Ravens haven't changed much-I'm glad they changed their helmet. They almost get an A.
Colts-A. The Colts are going with the classic look and it's a good look. There is no reason to change.
Jaguars-B. If the Jaguars would lose their black pants, they would get an A. Their colors go well together and they look sharp with their traditional white pants.
Titans-D. A few years ago, these were the ugliest uniforms in football. If you looked at their helmet, you thought that they were the "Flaming Thumbtacks". The shape of the numbers is awful and the 2-tone style jersey is very XFLish.
Texans-B. They have a good look and a good design. They almost got an A.
Chiefs-A. One of the best looking uniforms in the league. I hope they never change.
Raiders-A. Another one of the best looking uniforms. When they play the Chiefs, just seeing the jerseys and helmets meshing together-it looks like a natural rivalry.
Broncos-C. Their current uniforms are a step up from their Orange Crush days, but they still look like a circus team out there.
Chargers-F. These new uniforms look like they were designed by a kindergarten class. Their uniforms were great until last year-they need to go back-FAST!!
Cowboys-A. The Cowboys fiddled around with a couple new looks in the 90's-luckily the fans spoke up and didn't allow this great uniform design to be ruined.
Redskins-A. I'm giving them an A-but they need to stop wearing those hideous throwbacks. Just like the Raiders/Chiefs, when the Skins and Cowboys play, it just looks like a natural rivalry.
Eagles-A. I was hesitant when they changed from green to more of a hunter green. But, looking back-their old uniforms were pretty ugly. I think they should lose the black jersey though.
Giants-D. The Giants had cool uniforms when LT and Phil Simms were playing, but they went back to their past and shouldn't have. Their pants look like they've been playing in the mud and their shirts are just too plain. The white jerseys with red lettering? I thought the Giants were "Big Blue". When they wear their white, the only blue is on their helmet.
Packers-A. Classic style. There is no way they can change their jerseys now.
Lions-C. Lately, the Lions have made some subtle changes to their uniform that they shouldn't make. Go back to the Barry Sanders style.
Vikings-C. Their recent changes were bad. Also, they have to lose the purple pants.
Bears-A. Once again, I'm giving credit for the classic look. They can't change-ever!
Falcons-D. When Michael Vick was first drafted, they had one of the best looking uniforms-but they changed, and went to the different color sleeve look and the weird shaped numbers-they are just awful.
Buccaneers-B. I understand the change, but I was one of the few that liked the Bucs' old look.
Panthers-A. They haven't changed their look since coming into the league. They need to keep it that way.
Saints-B. I like the Saints uniforms a lot now-they've been tweaking them for years-if they keep this design for a while, they will be bumped to an A.
49ers-B. The 49ers uniforms have never been pretty-they went back to their classic style which I like, but I can't give uniforms this ugly an A.
Rams-C. They didn't change design-only their colors. I like the old colors much better. They stood out. Now it looks like they are trying to blend in.
Seahawks-F. I'm not sure what that blue/grey color is called, but that with neon green? Plus when you wear those pants with the matching shirt, it's just a train wreck.
Cardinals-D. See the Falcons-they did exactly what the Falcons did and they went from a sharp dressed team to a team that looks like their grandmother sewed their jerseys for them.
hey IDEA???? ( LITE BULB)!!!! went off!!! how bout the university of oregon marketing team who designed the gawd awful uniforms for football and the clever idea for names ??? you cant see or read on the back of the uniforms!!! make uniforms for the NFL!!!!
Last edited by kellyscott on May 22nd at 10:04 AM.
I follow the Bucs, but I've gotta say that those pale orange uniforms with the swashbuckler on the helmet were ugly... I heard someone call them ice cream uniforms! The current red and pewter are sooooo much better. To me these uniforms scream out for respect. The old ones shouted "Ice Cream!"
You're probably right Dwindy,but I'm getting to the age where I look back to the good old days in the big sombrero and remember things a little better than they really were. Good times my brother.
It amazing how much we agree on some of these. I hated the Chargers' uniform change. The old ones were great. The Bills looked a lot better in the Super Bowl days too. I love the classic looks. This "modernized" look with piping all over the place (see: Bengals, Falcons, Cardinals, Vikings) looks really bad in my opinion.
thanks for giving the raiduuzz an A ,they are intimidating, bucs need that old orange guy on their white helmet, and the Giants do need to do something about that "ny". by the way what the hell is a cleveland brown anyway?
Certainly agree that the Seahawks have the ugliest jerseys in pro football - and likely ALL of football (I learned to appreciate the Oregon uniforms - if you're gonna try to be different, be REALLY, REALLY different, yes?).
And I like some of the simple, classic styles too, e.g. the Colts (won't surprise you to know that I think Penn State has one of my favorite college uniforms).
The difference between the Oregon uniforms and the Seahawks:
I wanted to puke the first time I saw the Oregon uniforms. Hideous, I thought. Then they (quickly) grew on me as a very modern take on what a football uniform should look like.
I wanted to puke the first time I saw the drab metallic grey/green Seahawks uniforms (against the misty grey Seattle sky). I still want to puke when I see them. It's not the rain that makes Seattlites prone to suicide (a myth, btw) - it's their @#$*ing home team's football jerseys.
Typical old guy blog...anything with darker, multidimensional colors is bad and the bright simple colors with boring logos are good. I think people like this guy fear "coolness" in any possible form, which is why they continue to tout the Steelers, Colts, Chiefs, Raiders....all of the most boring outdated uniforms ever....as the "classic look" and how dare anybody not be in absolute love with these ancient uniforms!!! Man, the Cowboys? The Redskins? The Packers? Give me a break, the lack of creativity or even a hint of style or sanity makes me want to puke....accept that the new colors are just better, and get over yourself.
Iam probably the only one in this country who loved the Tampa Bay Bucs old uniforms! It was so original! I loved the colors and the winking Bucco Bruce. This team will never go back to old -school.... but I hope they do. It was the BEST unifourm in the NFL
Oh boy, where do i start with you? Nice mass generalization skippy. "typical old guy blog" ......he's 36 years old, what are you like seven?
When you get a little older my friend, you will find that while some change is good, change just for the sake of change doesn't make sense a lot of the time.
I thought every thing i did when I was young and unseasoned was cool. When I look back and think about all the times i burned out in my chevelle showing off in front of everybody.....now. I can't help but get embarassed when I think about that.
The world does not revolve around you my son and for the record, whenever i see one of you walking with you paints sagging so low it looks like you wearing a pair of huggies under there; i wanna puke too. lol
