Bills going with new uniforms for 2011

[Blame Canada]

Hey guys, no link like usual right now but I'm hearing the Bills have dumped the blue on blue home and clown away uniforms for 2011.

I'm not entirely sure if they are going with completely new uniforms, or using throwbacks permanently, but the current home and away uniform is done.

[better days]

Thank God, about time.

[Blame Canada]

UPDATE: They are new uniforms. The charging buffalo will be used

[G Wolly]

No link, no excitement.

[better days]

No link, no excitement.

Well, I'm excited, I trust Blame Canada.

[THATHURMANATOR]

DEFINITELY True!
Just got the email from the Bills as a season ticket holder!

Dear Chris,
As a valued Bills Season Ticket Holder, we want you to be among the first to know that the Buffalo Bills will introduce new uniforms for the 2011 National Football League season. The new uniforms will be officially unveiled at a fan appreciation event later this year.
The new uniforms will incorporate the team's storied history while keeping the team's signature charging buffalo logo. The Bills last made a change to their primary uniform prior to the 2002 season.
The Bills will announce specific details regarding the new uniforms and the fan appreciation event later this year.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Buffalo Bills

[THATHURMANATOR]

No link, no excitement.
Just got an Email from the Bills themselves DUDE

[THATHURMANATOR]

DEFINITELY True!
Just got the email from the Bills as a season ticket holder!

Dear Chris,
As a valued Bills Season Ticket Holder, we want you to be among the first to know that the Buffalo Bills will introduce new uniforms for the 2011 National Football League season. The new uniforms will be officially unveiled at a fan appreciation event later this year.
The new uniforms will incorporate the team's storied history while keeping the team's signature charging buffalo logo. The Bills last made a change to their primary uniform prior to the 2002 season.
The Bills will announce specific details regarding the new uniforms and the fan appreciation event later this year.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Buffalo Bills
My brother actually got the email BTW....

[The King]

Very excited... China will be getting some biz!

[Pinkerton Security]

WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!

[G Wolly]

Just got an Email from the Bills themselves DUDE

I made my post before you, GUY.

And that e-mail is all the proof I need.

And good.

[THATHURMANATOR]

I made my post before you, GUY.

And that e-mail is all the proof I need.

And good.
Listen BUDDY all is good!!!! :hi5:

[ddaryl]

yeah season ticket holders seem to be getting the message that were getting new uniforms.

I hope they don't screw them up this time

[Mr. Miyagi]

Very excited... China will be getting some biz!
Good thing I waited!

[mikemac2001]

Vtext

[k-oneputt]

Now paint the endzones red again.

[G Wolly]

Now paint the endzones red again.

I kinda liked the helmet at midfield too.

[Mad Bomber]

Verified on Vtext.

Thank God we're getting rid of these unis.

[The King]

Id be willing to bet the white helmet is coming back.

[trapezeus]

is this the best news we've heard as bills fans since getting bledsoe?

You can't count firing jauron because that was more relief than anything else. This is actually excitement i'm feeling.

Of course, there is a high chance that they'll screw it up, but the away jersey's were just too much to deal with.

Kind of a wierd time to change jersey's though. because if a lock-out occurs, then you can't buy a jersey with a players name on it, technically.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Please make the throwbacks pernament with the charging buffalo, that would be cool, they then could have a red alternate jersey.

[Jaybird]

Good news.. any idea what they will look like??/

[trapezeus]

also, when the 2002 jersey changes were announced, when were they unveiled? I forget. Was it around the draft or was it during training camp?

Make us red white and blue again, not that awful dark navy nonsense.

[G Wolly]

I'm expecting a re-do of this

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/461/250/OJSimpsonSlideNo.9_display_image.jpg

[EricStratton]

The move to Nike is paying off.

[SabreEleven]

Please tell me those road uni's are no longer...Please!!!

[naugem]

So, they'll change uniforms in 2011, and then they might change again in 2012 when Nike becomes the official provider?

[G Wolly]

So, they'll change uniforms in 2011, and then they might change again in 2012 when Nike becomes the official provider?

No.

They'll just adjust as needed.

Similar to the Sabres introducing the slugs in 06-07 with Reebok unveiling the Edge system the year after.

[Ebenezer]

I'm happy but guarded....yes folks, it could get worse.

[Coach Sal]

also, when the 2002 jersey changes were announced, when were they unveiled? I forget. Was it around the draft or was it during training camp?

Make us red white and blue again, not that awful dark navy nonsense.

It was after the draft and trade for Bledsoe. He was a big part of the unveiling at a fan day ceremony.

[Coach Sal]

By the way, the Bills were 59-85 in the "Donahoe" unis. That's a .410 winning %, and of course, no playoff appearances. BURN THOSE THINGS!!!

[DraftBoy]

Cool! Im ready to see the new look!

[more cowbell]

its pretty possible I am the smartest man alive

:)

[Thurmal]

Bring back the royal blue; EVERYONE has navy unis now.

[Mahdi]

Hey guys, no link like usual right now but I'm hearing the Bills have dumped the blue on blue home and clown away uniforms for 2011.

I'm not entirely sure if they are going with completely new uniforms, or using throwbacks permanently, but the current home and away uniform is done.
FINALLY! Another request fulfilled. Buddy is on the job!

[hydro]

its pretty possible I am the smartest man alive

:)

:bf1:

[mikemac2001]

I'm expecting a re-do of this

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/461/250/OJSimpsonSlideNo.9_display_image.jpg


Yes

[Ebenezer]

By the way, the Bills were 59-85 in the "Donahoe" unis. That's a .410 winning %, and of course, no playoff appearances. BURN THOSE THINGS!!!

There should be a huge public pep rally the Saturday night before the first home game next - massive fireball engulfs area - all Donahoe jerseys burned.

[trapezeus]

thanks coach sal.

i wonder if unveiling them takes a backseat with a lockout.

this should be so easy. match the colors in the helmet to to rest of the jersey.

[Bangarang]

"And the Bills' defense allows another 3rd and long conversion. But boy do those uniforms look good."

Seriously though. I'm very pleased with this. Fresh start with the new management. New team. New identity.

[THATHURMANATOR]

My favorite are the Retro Whites. I LOVE THOSE.

[BertSquirtgum]

Listen BUDDY all is good!!!! :hi5:

i'm not your friend buddy.

[THATHURMANATOR]

i'm not your friend buddy.
I am not your BUDDY, GUY

[Mad Bomber]

I'm expecting a re-do of this

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/461/250/OJSimpsonSlideNo.9_display_image.jpg

I hope so. Our road (sometimes worn at home) uni that went with this:
http://prod.static.bills.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/BUF/photos/history-images/joe_ferguson--nfl_large_580_1000.jpg

[Mudflap1]

The ones right above would be great and a definite upgrade.

Hey, you gotta look good to play good, right? That's the first step. It's pretty rough watching a bad team play in uniforms that look lame. Let's at least get the first part right, and maybe get some luck in the draft, etc. and see what happens.

(I'll take any sign of improvement at this point)

Jon

[bf1]

Here's to a 4-12 season, in spiffy new unis!

[THATHURMANATOR]

Here's to a 4-12 season, in spiffy new unis!
HOOOORAAAYYYYY

[Beebe's Kid]

I hope so. Our road (sometimes worn at home) uni that went with this:
http://prod.static.bills.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/BUF/photos/history-images/joe_ferguson--nfl_large_580_1000.jpg


Not that I mind these uni's at all...didn't they win like a total of 5 games in these?

The 5 wins is sarcasm for the guy on his way to profootballreference.com, but they weren't very good.

[madness]

It's a little early but Nix is definitely following the same trend from SD... new GM, new coach time to change the uni's. Now we just need that tiny little thing called a winning record.

[Beebe's Kid]

It's a little early but Nix is definitely following the same trend from SD... new GM, new coach time to change the uni's. Now we just need that tiny little thing called a winning record.

Playoffs at the Ralph!!!

I am listening to Rome, and he is talking about how important the team is to the people of Green Bay... Sure would be nice to hear that about our Bills!!

[madness]

I'm expecting a re-do of this

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/461/250/OJSimpsonSlideNo.9_display_image.jpg
It sounds that way...


In a letter to season ticket holders, the team says the new look will be unveiled at a fan appreciation event later this year. The letter states that "the new uniforms will incorporate the team's storied history while keeping the team's signature charging buffalo logo. The Bills last made a change to their primary uniform prior to the 2002 season."

Bills Executive Director of Marketing Andy Major told News 4 Sports that the uniform change will not be a shift to last year's throwbacks, but a complete new design that will incorporate the existing charging Buffalo logo.

He also said that versions Bills fans may find on the Internet are "not accurate." You can see those images, that have been found on the Internet since last November, here (http://www.wivb.com/dpp/search/internet-images-of-new-uniform-not-accurate) .

That could indicate a cross between the recently introduced throwback uniforms, but may not include the standing buffalo logo that the team has worn on their helmet with the throwbacks, which pay tribute to the AFL Champions of the 1960's.

The current uniforms, especially the road version with the colored shoulders, have never been popular with BIlls fans. (No chit, man)
While Nike will takeover NFL uniform design and manufacture in 2012, this new Bills uniform is not tied to that change. Reebok will continue to be the league's on-field sponsor in 2011, and will play a role in the Bills new look. Nike's radical uniforms, as seen in college football at schools such as Oregon, are not part of this change.

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/bills-will-have-new-uniforms-in-2011

[trapezeus]

thank god that those fake nike ones aren't real.

[naugem]

I hope the new uniforms include the Bills logo in the jersey.

[bosshogg21]

I bet it's like what the chargers did. Incorporating the old white helmets with their newer colors.

[Mad Bomber]

Not that I mind these uni's at all...didn't they win like a total of 5 games in these?

The 5 wins is sarcasm for the guy on his way to profootballreference.com, but they weren't very good.
They went to the playoffs in 1981 wearing these.

[madness]

Fred approves of new unis (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/02/09/fred-approves-of-new-unis/)

<small>Posted by Chris Brown on <abbr title="2011-02-09T12:07:13+0000"> February 9, 2011 – 12:07 pm </abbr> </small>

Bills RB Fred Jackson has had a sneak peek of the new Bills uniforms for 2011 (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-announce-uniform-change-for-2011/cdcc761a-a867-4ae9-a12e-3ac24fe9fbe0) and gives them a thumbs up.
Here were some of his recent comments on his twitter account after the team announced that there would be new uniforms in 2011.
Fred22Jackson (http://twitter.com/#%21/Fred22Jackson) Already peeped new uni’s! Pretty sure everybody will like em!! I was sworn to secrecy not to reveal any details! Haha!
I’ll jus say this!! I can’t wait to wear em!!


More from FJ:

Fred22Jackson (http://twitter.com/#%21/Fred22Jackson) Fred Jackson

I can honestly say this. In the 5 yrs I've been in Buff, there hasn't been a guy (including myself) that liked the current Uni's!!

1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Fred22Jackson/status/35397829040017408) Favorite (http://twitter.com/#) Retweet (http://twitter.com/#) Reply (http://twitter.com/#)


Fred22Jackson (http://twitter.com/#%21/Fred22Jackson) Fred Jackson

I was told a date, but I wanna check and make sure its ok to reveal that info. Remember, sworn to secrecy!! Haha!

1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Fred22Jackson/status/35392679349059584) Favorite (http://twitter.com/#) Retweet (http://twitter.com/#) Reply (http://twitter.com/#)


Fred22Jackson (http://twitter.com/#%21/Fred22Jackson) Fred Jackson

I was able to! We'll look good as a team! You have my word! They won't disappoint!

[Beebe's Kid]

They went to the playoffs in 1981 wearing these.

Talkin' Proud...I know about that year, but weren't they generally pretty bad in these?

[ddaryl]

Fred Jackson putting his reputation on the line declaring not to worry we will love them...

Also read that the charging Buffalo is staying

[STRONG_BAD]

My sister's boyfriend's cousin cuts Russ Brandon's hair and this pic fell out of his briefcase as he was leaving her shop last week:

http://jockpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Bills1-440x390.png

[trapezeus]

going to the playoffs once will be a gigantic improvement over going never.

Fred's comment on how no one liked the jersey is pretty comforting to know. I remember the excitement about the redesign in 2002 and when they were unveiled we were all just stunned that they didn't get the colors with the helmet right.

i want a normal looking jersey, and preferably something easy for the ecseller.com people to replicate at $40 a jersey.

[Michael82]

Awesome news! Sure, I don't mind the current uniforms...but I want to go back to the Royal blue....those were a lot nicer. And the white helmets with stripey would be even better! :up:

[Michael82]

I hope so. Our road (sometimes worn at home) uni that went with this:
http://prod.static.bills.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/BUF/photos/history-images/joe_ferguson--nfl_large_580_1000.jpg

Those would be sweet! :drool:

[hemi13]

The white helmet would be very cool.
I was scanning the web after hearing this and there's a lot of talk about Nike taking over NFL uniforms and that had something to do with the Bills changing. Has anyone else heard the same or maybe different?

:beers:

[chernobylwraiths]

DEFINITELY True!
Just got the email from the Bills as a season ticket holder!

Dear Chris,
As a valued Bills Season Ticket Holder, we want you to be among the first to know that the Buffalo Bills will introduce new uniforms for the 2011 National Football League season. The new uniforms will be officially unveiled at a fan appreciation event later this year.
The new uniforms will incorporate the team's storied history while keeping the team's signature charging buffalo logo. The Bills last made a change to their primary uniform prior to the 2002 season.
The Bills will announce specific details regarding the new uniforms and the fan appreciation event later this year.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Buffalo Bills

I thought your name was CorEy?

[mrbojanglezs]

By the way, the Bills were 59-85 in the "Donahoe" unis. That's a .410 winning %, and of course, no playoff appearances. BURN THOSE THINGS!!!

what is our winning percentage with the throwbacks lol

[Philagape]

They went to the playoffs in 1981 wearing these.

And 1980 (AFC East champs)

[Philagape]

what is our winning percentage with the throwbacks lol

I don't know, but the nationally televised meltdowns against Dallas and the Pats were in them.

[mrbojanglezs]

I don't know, but the nationally televised meltdowns against Dallas and the Pats were in them.

its bad i think we won at most 2 games

[mrbojanglezs]

shawne merriman said

shawnemerriman
Our new Uni's are hot!!! #2011


http://twitter.com/shawnemerriman

[jamze132]

Man with all the "insiders" the BillsZone seems to have, you figure we would have a sneak peak by now...

[ServoBillieves]

its pretty possible I am the smartest man alive

:)

I actually came to this thread to ask this question: Was it you who pointed out that Chicago changed their jerseys before Reebok did in the NHL?

I'm impressed with the call for whoever that was, and ZB's will be heading their way.

[ServoBillieves]

My sister's boyfriend's cousin cuts Russ Brandon's hair and this pic fell out of his briefcase as he was leaving her shop last week:


I was at Buffalo's airport that day, and I don't believe you.

[Mad Max]

My sister's boyfriend's cousin cuts Russ Brandon's hair and this pic fell out of his briefcase as he was leaving her shop last week:

http://jockpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Bills1-440x390.png

That's Chris "toast" Watson, aka the "Punt Catcher". I almost fainted at the dual sight of that hideous uniform and it's wearer.

[YardRat]

lol...Well, now we know Blame Canada's download speed is four minutes faster than thurm's.

[Mad Max]

Those would be sweet! :drool:
Man I hope not, I think they scream 70's. The throwback as in your avatar I would be more than happy with, even though they're new they look timeless.

In any regards this move isn't being done for altruistic reasons, it's simply because sales must be down, down, down on the current hideousness and someone in marketing finally convinced Ralph it was time for a change to reverse the trend.

[YardRat]

A complete new design per Andy Major via John Murphy on WIVB, with the charging buffalo.

[hemi13]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/522216-nike-pro-combat-nfl-uniforms-check-out-fake-unis-that-tricked-fans

Thought you might like to see this about the fake uniforms!

[PUCKER]

,
It sounds that way...


http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/bills-will-have-new-uniforms-in-2011

I know Im in the minority,but I like our current road unis...they looked better than the current blue ones andod away ones,but nonetheless...lets see what they reveal!

[X-Era]

I assume it's going to be with Nike who takes over the contract in 2012. But then, that would mean the current contract would still be valid.

So if we chaneg now with our current vendor, don't we have to change again next year when Nike takes over?

[X-Era]

The move to Nike is paying off.Thats supposedly not until 2012 which means this is with our current vendor?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81b4559b/article/new-deal-establishes-nike-as-leagues-official-uniform-provider

[wmoz11]

Nike isn't creating jersies. It's still up to the team to pick which jersies they want to use and then Nike will obviously apply their colors, etc.

Just because a new brand is taking over doesn't mean that everyone is getting new uniforms. This transition happened before.

[X-Era]

Nike isn't creating jersies. It's still up to the team to pick which jersies they want to use and then Nike will obviously apply their colors, etc.

Just because a new brand is taking over doesn't mean that everyone is getting new uniforms. This transition happened before.

Not according to this:

“We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically just like we’ve done with the college programs (http://www.cnbc.com/id/39634800), using new thinking and the greatest technology available,” Denson said. “The NFL program hasn’t had the same type of advancement in recent years.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/12/nike-plans-to-dramatically-change-nfl-jerseys/

[wmoz11]

I belive they're referring to the material of the jersey.

Nike has nothing to do with the re-designing of the jersies. Who would they be to decide what a team's uniform should look like?

[Commissioner]

Not according to this:

“We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically just like we’ve done with the college programs (http://www.cnbc.com/id/39634800), using new thinking and the greatest technology available,” Denson said. “The NFL program hasn’t had the same type of advancement in recent years.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/12/nike-plans-to-dramatically-change-nfl-jerseys/

Nike is gonna run into a lot of backlash from fans if they start messing with tradition... i can see organizations like the Steelers or Raiders flipping out if they try and push some new modern look on them.

[wmoz11]

Do you honestly think a team, even if it is the Bills, would change jersies a year before a brand change if there was ANY chance Nike would change them? They may suck at football, but they know how to make money.

The sooner everyone realizes that Nike has nothing to do with how the jersey looks, the better.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kDQ_gSyMf7U/TL29gDZvITI/AAAAAAAADiE/hLNpyQtfEog/s400/Packers_Nike_preview.jpg

Wow, look how much Reebok changed the Packers jersey when they got the license!

[G Wolly]

It's not about the look of the uniform.

It's the material and what not.

Similar to the Edge system for NHL jerseys. The Red Wings and Maple Leafs underwent minor alterations but are still the same.

[hemi13]

Just read a story that Reebok help redo the new Bills Uniforms coming out this year. Nike has nothing to do with it and they don't take over making the uniforms until 2012.

[wmoz11]

Nike is excited about implementing its new materials in NFL jersies just as they began to introduce in the NCAA Combat jersey series. We will not see the Raiders in pink and white, everyone. Don't worry.

[Prov401]

As some have said, Nike is probably referring to the material of the jerseys. Every NBA team has new jerseys this year. They are called the 'Revolution 30'. They have pin hole patterns in them to help the player's body breathe better. And their numbers are made of mesh instead of cloth.

[Nighthawk]

The new uniforms will be out fairly soon...IMO. First, they have already shown the players and everybody knows that leads to leaks and secondly, I would think they'd like to have the #3 pick hold it up at the draft. I don't see it being much longer until the we get to see them. I'm very happy they are getting rid of the ****ty Donahoe era unis...

[G Wolly]

In regards to the draft, I wouldn't be surprised if this "Fan Day Unveiling" would be held as a draft party. Perhaps at the stadium or elsewhere.

[Nighthawk]

In regards to the draft, I wouldn't be surprised if this "Fan Day Unveiling" would be held as a draft party. Perhaps at the stadium or elsewhere.

Maybe so, would make sense.

[Ed]

Well if we're getting new uniforms maybe I'll actually buy a jersey this year. The only question is, who's jersey should I get?

[Don't Panic]

What's the over/under date on when we actually get to see these? I hope not too long... I'm fearful of the threads that would be started if this is the "hot news" for the next three months.

[Nighthawk]

What's the over/under date on when we actually get to see these? I hope not too long... I'm fearful of the threads that would be started if this is the "hot news" for the next three months.

Read my post from above...makes perfect sense.

[X-Era]

Do you honestly think a team, even if it is the Bills, would change jersies a year before a brand change if there was ANY chance Nike would change them? They may suck at football, but they know how to make money.

The sooner everyone realizes that Nike has nothing to do with how the jersey looks, the better.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kDQ_gSyMf7U/TL29gDZvITI/AAAAAAAADiE/hLNpyQtfEog/s400/Packers_Nike_preview.jpg

Wow, look how much Reebok changed the Packers jersey when they got the license!

Maybe someone should tell Nike's own people that?

[Don't Panic]

Maybe someone should tell Nike's own people that?

I'm pretty sure they're talking about an overhaul of jersey design, much like the reinvented basketball jerseys a few years back. Colors and style would still be the team's call.

From that dude's concept site... I have reservations about this one, but part of my likes it. Seeing that they said it will be the same logo, I know it isn't going to happen though:

http://detroittransplant.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/bills2.png?w=356&h=316

[G Wolly]

Maybe someone should tell Nike's own people that?

I think you misinterpreted what they said.

[X-Era]

I think you misinterpreted what they said.I can see this argument, but I don't think they clarified actually.

Guess we will just have to wait and see.

[Blame Canada]

I'm pretty sure they're talking about an overhaul of jersey design, much like the reinvented basketball jerseys a few years back. Colors and style would still be the team's call.

From that dude's concept site... I have reservations about this one, but part of my likes it. Seeing that they said it will be the same logo, I know it isn't going to happen though:

http://detroittransplant.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/bills2.png?w=356&h=316

They will be nothing like that, thank god

[G Wolly]

I can see this argument, but I don't think they clarified actually.

Guess we will just have to wait and see.

They were referring to the overhaul of the college uniforms by introducing "Nike Pro Combat" which allows for improved speed and skill.


“We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically just like we’ve done with the college programs, using new thinking and the greatest technology available,” Denson said. “The NFL program hasn’t had the same type of advancement in recent years.

Is referring to the NFL keeping the same material and weight of uniforms for years. It refers to what materials they use to make them, and the shape/size/fit. Not the aesthetic designs. Those are still decided by the individual teams.

[X-Era]

They were referring to the overhaul of the college uniforms by introducing "Nike Pro Combat" which allows for improved speed and skill.



Is referring to the NFL keeping the same material and weight of uniforms for years. It refers to what materials they use to make them, and the shape/size/fit. Not the aesthetic designs. Those are still decided by the individual teams.Look, let's not belabor the point, but "new thinking" and "changing the NFL jersey dramatically" could apply to design changes like with the Oregon Ducks where stitching and patterns in the numbers and gradients becomes part of the equation. And having the team approve the design doesn't necessarily mean it won't be brand new.

[G Wolly]

I think you're just doing what you can to defend your opinion at this point.

So, keep fightin' the good fight.

[X-Era]

I think you're just doing what you can to defend your opinion at this point.

So, keep fightin' the good fight.I actually wasn't.

The only thing I wouldn't want is to buy new jerseys only to have to buy all new ones the very next year. You must actually be right, there can't be any way the Bills would invest the large amount of money it takes for a jersey redesign in the last year of the Reebok contract only to have to do it again the next year. Right? I mean they aren't that dumb.

[Dujek]

UniWatch leads with the story today and basically says that the uniforms are similar to the late 70s look that MadBomber posted. Which is good, because I have one of those jerseys.

[Dude]

Please stop going down this road. Nike is not going to overhaul the design of 32 NFL teams (especially for those whose uniform design is steeped in tradition and hasn't seen a major change in years - Chicago, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, etc.), and the Bills wouldn't make the investment now for a one-year design.

The NHL just did the same thing when they adopted the Reebok Edge system. Same uniform aesthetic (with very minor tweaks for a small number of teams), but different design and material. The Sabres changed their uniform right before the league went with Reebok.