Details on the new Uniforms...

[Michael82]

I just noticed that UniWatch has the latest details about the uniforms....



Ladies and gentlemen, our long national nightmare is over (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-announce-uniform-change-for-2011/cdcc761a-a867-4ae9-a12e-3ac24fe9fbe0).

Confession: I’ve known about this change since early December, when a little birdie told me about it but swore me to secrecy. So if anyone recently spotted me with a big smile on my face for no particular reason, now you know why.

Everyone wants to know what the new threads will look like. I don’t have any visuals, but I do have a description from the little birdie, which he’s willing to share now that the Bills have gone public with the news. So here it is — a Uni Watch exclusive:

These new Bills uniforms are clearly modeled after the later Simpson-era design (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5430804953_ff52f915ca_o.png), including the white helmet, but they’ve been updated to include a tiny amount of navy blue trim.
In my opinion, the navy blue is probably not necessary, but the uniforms do look quite good, and any sort of socks are an upgrade in my book. I wish they would update that darn logo, though. I’ve always preferred the solid red standing buffalo to the blue leaping buffalo, but I don’t think the retro logo works seamlessly with this new set, either. It is what it is. An upgrade, for sure.
Interesting. A few thoughts:
• I am so happy about the helmet color switcheroo. Never liked red helmets for this team. As many of you probably know, the only reason they switched from white to red in the first place is that the AFC East was full of white-helmeted teams back in the day, and the coaching staff thought QB Joe Ferguson might throw fewer interceptions if his receivers were easier to pick out on the field. Didn’t help, but they stuck with the red lids for nearly 30 years. Thank god that’s over.

• Here’s a big thing to keep in mind: Many people have forgotten that the current set was originally worn — and meant to be worn — like this (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5431478308_84dacd9732_o.png). Now, that isn’t a good uniform, but it’s nowhere near as bad as things got when they decided to go monochromatic at home. So while the new set definitely sounds like an upgrade, a lot of its advantages will be lost if the team insists on sticking with blue-over-blue.

• This is just the latest confirmation that Nike will not be giving the league a wholesale makeover. If that were the case, the Bills would’ve waited one more year. Instead, they’re making a uni change in the last season of the Reebok contract. As I’ve been saying all along, it ain’t Nike’s league yet. And even when it eventually is, don’t assume that they’ll be able to make drastic changes to the way the game looks.


http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2011/02/10/exclusive-details-on-the-new-bills-uniforms/

[wmoz11]

Saw this today, thanks for posting it here.

Maybe now people will get over the "why are we changing our jersies a year before Nike dismantles them and starts from scratch" rhetoric.

[justasportsfan]

I’ve known about this change since early December, when a little birdie told me about it but swore me to secrecy.

whats his BZ handle?

[mrbojanglezs]

http://www.adamepp.com/ericepp/bills2011.png

[justasportsfan]

the only reason they switched from white to red in the first place is that the AFC East was full of white-helmeted teams back in the day, and the coaching staff thought QB Joe Ferguson might throw fewer interceptions

my birdie told me that the the color change was made to make Spiller fumble less.

[Michael82]

http://www.adamepp.com/ericepp/bills2011.png
That's what I was thinking...but I'm wondering where the Navy blue would fit in as accents.... hmmm... I also like seeing the team name on the jersey. It's about time!

[DraftBoy]

Eh, not really a fan, maybe Ill like it more when I actually see the players wearing it.

[OpIv37]

I'll take it.

I don't love it, but it's definitely an improvement.

But the helmet thing is stupid- 2 out of our 3 division opponents still wear white helmets too. Maybe it makes a difference- maybe not- but if it does, then the whole change doesn't make sense.

[Beebe's Kid]

That's what I was thinking...but I'm wondering where the Navy blue would fit in as accents.... hmmm... I also like seeing the team name on the jersey. It's about time!

Yeah...I don't see the navy in this scheme, and I wonder (read worry) where that will go.

[better days]

I'll take it.

I don't love it, but it's definitely an improvement.

But the helmet thing is stupid- 2 out of our 3 division opponents still wear white helmets too. Maybe it makes a difference- maybe not- but if it does, then the whole change doesn't make sense.

Back in the 60's when the Bills won a couple titles, the Pats* also wore white helmets. 10 years of not making the playoffs tells me the red helmets do not help. I love the white helmet.

[naugem]

I like the monochrome for away games, all white, but not for home games.
I like the red helmets better, but that might be because that's the helmet I've always seen.
Regarding the color of the jerseys, that's a darker shade of blue than the current throwbacks, is that correct?

[Don't Panic]

I remember the switch to red helmets. I wasn't a fan then but no I'm OK with either. If those unis are it, with a touch of navy somewhere, then they are pretty plain but definitely acceptable. I'd rather plain than awful.

[Mr. Miyagi]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

[wmoz11]

If the uniforms posted in this thread are a fairly accurate representation, I will be the happiest person in the world. Those are freaking perfect, IMO.

[Luisito23]

I wish they just switched to the baby blue throwbacks, and end all the madness!

[G Wolly]

I wish they just switched to the baby blue throwbacks, and end all the madness!

I know what you mean, but they're not "baby blue"

[ddaryl]

I prefer the 70's era jerseys so this works for me. Hopefully with a touch of panache to give it a little 21st century zeal, but nothing over the top

[Ingtar33]

not my favorite bills jersey.. but i'll take it. it's better then the CFL jerseys we've got (those road unis were the ugliest mess i've ever seen)

Like many i prefer the old red standing buffalo and lighter blue... but this will do.

[Luisito23]

Sky blue.

[Michael82]

Sky blue.
sky blue is the color of the Chargers throwbacks. Royal blue is what the Bills wore in the Super Bowl years.

[FlyingDutchman]

Just go to the throwback home and away full time kinda like the Jets did...they look sharp and everyone loves them...problem solved

[SquishDaFish]

http://www.adamepp.com/ericepp/bills2011.png

I like these. I hope thats what they are going to be. I like the blue facemask on the white helmet

[Mr. Pink]

YaY for going back to the white helmets!!!

[Oaf]

I've liked the red stripe down the sides of the current jersey. I don't mind these mockups but I do hope we keep red helmets. JMO

I mean, the Bills has always been about blue and red <blue and="" red=""> <blue and="" red=""> in my mind. Now it's just blue and white.</blue></blue>

[PTI]

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wbfo/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1760616/WBFO.News/Buffalo.Bills.gearing.up.for.new.uniforms

Here is a leak!

[SquishDaFish]

PTI thats not a link. That is the false mockups from a fan that was reported as false. Those will not be the unis

[Nighthawk]

People need to relax...the unis in this thread are somebody's take on the rumor, not an actual leaked design. I doubt it looks like that and feel it will have a little more modern feel to it, but still not too crazy. I love the fact that they are going back to white helmets.

[Don't Panic]

mrbo is as close to it as we're going to get until the real thing comes out.

[feldspar]

I'll be pissed if the Bills change the helmet from red to white. Really, really pissed. If this happens, hopefully the rest of the changes to the uniform will calm me down. I think the red helmets are awesome.

[Ed]

I'll be pissed if the Bills change the helmet from red to white. Really, really pissed. If this happens, hopefully the rest of the changes to the uniform will calm me down. I think the red helmets are awesome.
There are worse tragedies in life then the Bills changing their helmets from red to white. I'm sure you'll find a way to get over it.

[ServoBillieves]

WHITE. HELMETS!

[SquishDaFish]

The red helmets SUCK! Thank god we are going back to the White

[RandolphDuke]

I don't mind these mockups but I do hope we keep red helmets. JMO

I mean, the Bills has always been about blue and red <blue and="" red=""> <blue and="" red=""> in my mind. </blue></blue>

I think I speak for all of us who were around for the white helmet era: Stay off my lawn, whipper snappers! You and your red helmets and the MTV and the rap music are ruining this country.

[DRutka]

Personally, I’m split on the red or white helmets. We won AFL championships with a white helmet, yet we won 4 straight AFC championships with the red. If we do go back to white (which appears to be the case), I hope they incorporate more red into the uniform stripes and socks, maybe even an alternate red pants to wear with the blue jersey. Also, I really like the idea of a red facemask. Something different from what we have done in the past.

http://oi55.tinypic.com/2j4zkec.jpg

[Dude]

Anyone want to guess the over/under on the number of times the debunked Nike concepts are going to be posted as "leaked" versions of the new uniforms?

[DRutka]

I made these back in 2005. I still think they look good.

http://oi53.tinypic.com/m911t1.jpg

http://oi51.tinypic.com/11taagz.jpg

http://oi56.tinypic.com/av2ckn.jpg

http://oi53.tinypic.com/2e0iesy.jpg

http://oi54.tinypic.com/22ezap.jpg

[mybills]

I'm wondering where the Navy blue would fit in as accents....
Around the numbers?
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o198/mybills/13.jpg

[mybills]

That red jersey reminds of NE too much. :down:

[PTI]

Blue and Yellow!!! Nah. Would everyone hate it if we actually switched colors from red, white and blue to an actual different color scheme? I still like the red, white and blue as base colors in some way.

[better days]

Personally, I’m split on the red or white helmets. We won AFL championships with a white helmet, yet we won 4 straight AFC championships with the red. If we do go back to white (which appears to be the case), I hope they incorporate more red into the uniform stripes and socks, maybe even an alternate red pants to wear with the blue jersey. Also, I really like the idea of a red facemask. Something different from what we have done in the past.


http://oi55.tinypic.com/2j4zkec.jpg

I think red pants would be cool with the white jersey for away games.

[Dujek]

That's what I was thinking...but I'm wondering where the Navy blue would fit in as accents.... hmmm... I also like seeing the team name on the jersey. It's about time!

I think we could see the navy blue on the helmets, as a divider between the royal blue and red stripes, kind of like the silver on the current helmets, though hopefully just as a thin stripe. or we could go with navy blue facemasks.

[Spiderweb]

Back in the 60's when the Bills won a couple titles, the Pats* also wore white helmets. 10 years of not making the playoffs tells me the red helmets do not help. I love the white helmet.

I may be going out on a limb here, but I think the reasons the Bills haven't been to the playoffs for over a decade now goes a bit deeper than the color of their helmet. Yet, whrn you have 3.5 second to make a throw or get killed, any advantage a QB has in picking up hid receivers has to be a good thing, however slight it may be.

[Mike13]

The white helmet looks better with the red buffalo IMO.

[better days]

I may be going out on a limb here, but I think the reasons the Bills haven't been to the playoffs for over a decade now goes a bit deeper than the color of their helmet. Yet, whrn you have 3.5 second to make a throw or get killed, any advantage a QB has in picking up hid receivers has to be a good thing, however slight it may be.

Conversely if the Bills are playing a team that also has white helmets, it will take away the advantage of the other teams QB to find his receiver.

[Luisito23]

I don't understand why it would be an advantage either way, I mean the it's not like they're gonna be having the same color jerseys as well...:brush:

[better days]

I don't understand why it would be an advantage either way, I mean the it's not like they're gonna be having the same color jerseys as well...:brush:

Agreed, but that was the reason given by the Bills when they switched from white to red helmets.

[Oaf]

I made these back in 2005. I still think they look good.

http://oi53.tinypic.com/m911t1.jpg

http://oi51.tinypic.com/11taagz.jpg

http://oi56.tinypic.com/av2ckn.jpg

http://oi53.tinypic.com/2e0iesy.jpg

http://oi54.tinypic.com/22ezap.jpg
Sorry man, those are plain nasty.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

The white helmet looks better with the red buffalo IMO.

Both still top a fruity dolphin jumping with a sun in it. Needless to say, there's a reason why Miami is the gay capital of the east.

[tat2dmike77]

my birdie told me that the the color change was made to make Spiller fumble less.

:limpclap:

[better days]

Both still top a fruity dolphin jumping with a sun in it. Needless to say, there's a reason why Miami is the gay capital of the east.

That is supposed to be Flipper the Dolphin who used to jump thru a ring that was lit on fire.