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49ers were ahead of curve on NFL uniform changes

NFL teams are learning a lesson the 49ers learned almost 20 years ago.

The 49ers aren’t likely to undergo a major uniform rebrand any time soon because they did what had to happen a long time ago.

As some NFL teams wade through the muck of altered uniforms that feature different color shades, weird fonts, strange gradients, unnecessary piping and other bells and whistles, they’re finding a reversion back to a more classic look will almost always win over fansmore than something ‘new and improved.’

The Jets and Lions most recently announced new uniforms that resemble the more classic looks of the teams’ pasts.

The Jaguars have not only simplified their uniforms recently, but they also teased some kind of reversion to their original uniforms with an alternate jersey for this season. The Cardinals did something similar last season. The Vikings did the same in 2013.

The 49ers in 1998 strayed from their classic red home jerseys and white road jerseys with gold pants, and opted instead for a deeper red jersey with a slew of different accoutrements including a black shadowing on the numbers with some gold trim, different color helmet and face mask, and a logo on the pants. It was a perfectly late-90s style, but it diverted from a classic look and aged poorly.

San Francisco from time to time for the next 10 years would rock a throwback alternate that was ostensibly the uniforms they wear now. In 2009 they finally went back to the classic look permanently, learning a lesson a slew of teams are only now learning – nostalgia plays and simpler is better.

That’s a key reason their red and white alternates that are a reproduction of the throwbacks they wore in 1994 when they rocked a version of their 1955 uniforms. First, they look incredible. But there’s also a ton of nostalgia for the mid-90s and there’s a simplicity that makes them timeless.

The 49ers organization saved itself a lot of angst by avoiding the pitfalls of trying to innovate after their shift in the late-90s. They went right back to what works after a decade. Now other teams are following suit and the NFL will be better (at least aesthetically) for it.

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Jarvis Landry models his new Browns jersey

Jarvis Landry models his new Browns jersey and sends a message to the Dawg Pound faithful

Jarvis Landry is back where he wants to be, wearing the brown, orange and white of the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland’s Pro Bowl wideout happily reported for camp and offered up a little message to the Dawg Pound faithful.

Filming a quick clip from inside the Browns’ indoor training facility, Landry also showed off his fresh new uniform. Rocking the base brown with the updated white striping on the shoulder, Landry looks proud to don the new duds.

The new uniforms have been quite well-received by the fans. It seems like the players like them too. Landry certainly looks sharp in his updated No. 80…

Falcons listed at No. 24 in USA TODAY’s uniform power rankings

Twitter isn’t an overwhelmingly positive place as it is, but the Atlanta Falcons got to see first-hand how brutal it can be when they dropped their new uniforms in April.

In the world of social media, you don’t have to wait long to get an idea of what the fans or basically anyone that has internet access thinks about something.

Twitter isn’t an overwhelmingly positive place as it is, but the Atlanta Falcons got to see first-hand how brutal it can be when they dropped their new uniforms in April.

The franchise had hyped up its jersey release, claiming the new uniforms embodied the unique culture of Atlanta. However, after they were leaked on social media, the Falcons decided to move up the release. The designs got mixed reviews, with some fans loving them and others finding them comically bad.

In USA TODAY’s 2020 NFL uniform power rankings, the Falcons were all the way down the list at No. 24:

24. Atlanta Falcons (25): Thumbs up – matte black helmet and embrace of “ATL” on the new, largely toned-down uniforms. Thumbs down – silver facemasks, black/red gradient alternate jersey and failure to bring back the old falcon logo. C’mon, let’s go all the way and totally phase out all memories of Super Bowl LI, boys.

Whatever your thoughts are on Atlanta’s new jerseys, we still have to see them under the stadium lights before we can make a complete judgement.

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Rams new uniforms prove the Browns got it right with their redesign

The Los Angeles Rams unveiled their new uniforms and unlike the Cleveland Browns recent change, the results are dreadful

The Cleveland Browns uniform redesign has been very well-received by nearly everyone. Browns fans seem to like the return to a cleaner, more classical look without any radical colors or funky designs. The national media has smiled upon the new combinations of orange, brown and white, too.

Cleveland got it right. The Los Angeles Rams, on the other hand…

Here is what the Rams have done with their uniforms as they adapt to their new stadium in Los Angeles.

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Those numbers do in fact change color from top to bottom. The “white” jersey isn’t actually white either; it’s “bone”, an off-white color they had to get special approval from the NFL to wear.

The social media reaction is almost universal in its aghast laughter at what the Rams have done. Memes are springing up faster than they can be tracked.

It’s not often the Browns ownership deserves praise, but thanks are in order for Dee Haslam for overseeing the Browns successful redesign. It could be much, much worse. Look at the Rams.

Dee Haslam announced the Browns new uniforms will be unleashed on Wednesday

Browns new uniforms will be unleashed on Wednesday, with Dee Haslam announcing the new jersey sales will help COVID-19 heroes

Over a year in the making, the long-awaited new Cleveland Browns uniforms will be officially unveiled on Wednesday. Browns owner Dee Haslam, who has been integrally involved in the design process, revealed the official date. Mrs. Haslam also revealed the team will dedicate proceeds from the sales of the new jerseys to help heroes who have fought against the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The entire Cleveland Browns organization is inspired by the significant sacrifices being made by those heroes every day, and now it’s our turn to do our part,” Haslam said. “We want the fabric of these jerseys that have always united us as one team to symbolize our coming together as one community. Let’s unite together and help the true heroes.”

The full video from Dee Haslam, courtesy of the Browns’ YouTube channel:

Several teases have been carefully leaked out by the Browns social media. The clues add up to a more traditional look than the new direction taken by the Atlanta Falcons with their new uniforms.

Here’s hoping for at least one primary combination with orange pants!

Buccaneers and Falcons reveal new uniforms ahead of the Browns

Buccaneers and Falcons reveal new uniforms ahead of the Browns, who will unveil new their new design later in April

While Cleveland Browns fans patiently wait for the long-promised new uniforms, two NFC South teams treated their fans to overhauled unis.

Well, “treated” is subjective to the eye of the beholder…

Tampa Bay and Atlanta both unveiled their new uniforms this week. Both the Buccaneers and Falcons kept their traditional color schemes but brought out new fonts, jersey/pant combinations and numbering.

They offer a glimpse at where NFL teams who are revamping their designs are looking. We’ll learn soon how much the Browns followed the blueprints here from the Falcons and Buccaneers. The team has promised to reveal the new jersey, pant, sock and accessory combinations sometime this month.

Watch: Falcons unveil new uniforms

After months of anticipation, the Atlanta Falcons have officially released their new uniforms.

After months of anticipation, the Atlanta Falcons have officially released their new uniforms.

Owner Arthur Blank informed season ticket holders back in January that the team would be switching to a new design that “reflects Atlanta’s pride of culture and unity.”

Check them out below and judge for yourself:

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