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We’ve long argued the Cincinnati Bengals are due for a jersey change.
And we’ve often wondered if the team should draw serious inspiration from its excellent color rush uniforms, which feature a more basic design and lose the blocky number shadows — all while keeping the same classic, can’t miss helmet:
Great look, right?
Monday, the New England Patriots went this route, changing their full-time jerseys to the little-used-but-popular color rush jerseys. It was a little unexpected, given a traditional team like the Patriots decided to sub in an alternate uniform into full-time status.
But so goes ending the Tom Brady era:
A look at the Patriots’ new full-time uniforms, which previously served as their color-rush jerseys. pic.twitter.com/3a87hhB3QS
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The Bengals happen to be ending the Andy Dalton era and starting the Joe Burrow era.
Meaning, it’s the perfect time for a change. And while the team might not want to do something as bold as outright taking the color rush uniform and making it a home or away jersey, taking big inspiration from the color rush should be on the table.
While the Bengals won’t say much about jersey changes right now, one can presume the team is at least exploring the multi-year process.
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