S
SBREEN
Posts: 1
Jan 13, 2011 3:47pm
All brown pants and tops is the goal for one game in 2011. Checkout the facebook page I made with the same title. If you need proof check out these details.
Changes to everything below the head got me thinking and reflecting. Doesn't it seem every time an NFL team — an NFL team that is a perennial loser — changes its uniform winning seasons follow?
New England Patriots: Changed its logo to the current look in 1993. The Pats have had only two losing seasons since and appeared in four Super Bowls, winning three.
Philadelphia Eagles: Radically altered its uniforms in 1996 from kelly green to midnight green. The Eagles have had only four losing seasons since and reached a Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Changed its look in 1997. The Bucs went from 6-10 in 1996 to 10-6 in 1997 and started six consecutive seasons with at least a .500 record culminating in the 2002 Super Bowl victory.
Seattle Seahawks: In 2002, the Seahawks went with some different colors and some changes to its uniform in conjunction with its move from the AFC to the NFC. The team had five consecutive winning seasons and, in 2005, the Seahawks were NFC Champions.
Arizona Cardinals: In 2005, the Cardinals updated the logo on its helmet and its uniforms. It was met with two 5-11 seasons. In 2007, Arizona was 8-8, 9-7 in 2008 and 10-6 last season. The 2008 season was the Cardinals first appearance in the Super Bowl.
Of course, a uniform change isn't always met with success.
St. Louis Rams: Their old look (yellow and blue) in 1999 when they won the Super Bowl. The next season, St. Louis changed it colors (gold and navy blue) and returned to the Super Bowl, but lost.
Detroit Lions: New uniforms for the 2009 season. The Lions are picking second overall in April's draft.
San Diego Chargers: They went to white helmets and different uniforms in 2007. The story remained the same. A solid regular season was met with postseason disappointment.
Most Browns fans can agree the helmets should not be touched. But perhaps a slight change to the jerseys and pants could bring some good Karma Cleveland's way? Heck, after so many losing seasons, I'm willing to try anything.
Changes to everything below the head got me thinking and reflecting. Doesn't it seem every time an NFL team — an NFL team that is a perennial loser — changes its uniform winning seasons follow?
New England Patriots: Changed its logo to the current look in 1993. The Pats have had only two losing seasons since and appeared in four Super Bowls, winning three.
Philadelphia Eagles: Radically altered its uniforms in 1996 from kelly green to midnight green. The Eagles have had only four losing seasons since and reached a Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Changed its look in 1997. The Bucs went from 6-10 in 1996 to 10-6 in 1997 and started six consecutive seasons with at least a .500 record culminating in the 2002 Super Bowl victory.
Seattle Seahawks: In 2002, the Seahawks went with some different colors and some changes to its uniform in conjunction with its move from the AFC to the NFC. The team had five consecutive winning seasons and, in 2005, the Seahawks were NFC Champions.
Arizona Cardinals: In 2005, the Cardinals updated the logo on its helmet and its uniforms. It was met with two 5-11 seasons. In 2007, Arizona was 8-8, 9-7 in 2008 and 10-6 last season. The 2008 season was the Cardinals first appearance in the Super Bowl.
Of course, a uniform change isn't always met with success.
St. Louis Rams: Their old look (yellow and blue) in 1999 when they won the Super Bowl. The next season, St. Louis changed it colors (gold and navy blue) and returned to the Super Bowl, but lost.
Detroit Lions: New uniforms for the 2009 season. The Lions are picking second overall in April's draft.
San Diego Chargers: They went to white helmets and different uniforms in 2007. The story remained the same. A solid regular season was met with postseason disappointment.
Most Browns fans can agree the helmets should not be touched. But perhaps a slight change to the jerseys and pants could bring some good Karma Cleveland's way? Heck, after so many losing seasons, I'm willing to try anything.

like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 13, 2011 3:50pm
How about brining the Cleveland Brownie back?

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 13, 2011 3:51pm
like_that;637242 wrote:How about brining the Cleveland Brownie back?
No, he's gay.

like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 13, 2011 3:51pm
No he isn't. Last time they had him they were pretty damn good too.

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 13, 2011 3:57pm
like_that;637245 wrote:No he isn't. Last time they had him they were pretty damn good too.
Sorry but I think the Brownie sucks.

killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 13, 2011 4:46pm
Didn't the Denver Broncos also win back-to-back Super Bowls in 1997-98 after changing over from their "Orange Crush" uni's? Granted, they had great players like John Elway, Terrell Davis and Shannon Sharpe so that helped but still.

like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 13, 2011 4:46pm
My friend wrote a pretty good blog post about this a few years ago. It goes into great detail for every team.
http://thedawgstaph.blogspot.com/2009/05/detroits-new-look-beck.html
http://thedawgstaph.blogspot.com/2009/05/detroits-new-look-beck.html

swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Jan 13, 2011 4:51pm
My beloved Cincinnati Bengals changed their logo in 2003 and.............well they still stunk, but our jerseys are now considered the ugliest in the league. Who Dey

SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 13, 2011 5:01pm
Jerseys have nothing to do with success
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Jan 13, 2011 5:16pm
SportsAndLady;637325 wrote:Jerseys have nothing to do with success
Tell that to Oregon...

ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Jan 13, 2011 5:54pm
Oregon jerseys = Nike money, and mountains of it

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 13, 2011 5:59pm
like_that;637305 wrote:My friend wrote a pretty good blog post about this a few years ago. It goes into great detail for every team.
http://thedawgstaph.blogspot.com/2009/05/detroits-new-look-beck.html
Wow, thats a ridiculous article. Should send that to Page 2.

OQB
Posts: 6,679
Jan 13, 2011 11:17pm
I wish they would bring the orange pants back....they were pretty sweet.
Or add a stripe on the brown pants....I hate the solid brown pants with nothing on them.
Or add a stripe on the brown pants....I hate the solid brown pants with nothing on them.

OQB
Posts: 6,679
Jan 13, 2011 11:28pm
S
slide22
Posts: 330
Jan 14, 2011 12:16am
I liked the orange jerseys. Bring them back.

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 14, 2011 8:12am
slide22;637737 wrote:I liked the orange jerseys. Bring them back.
Ha you're one of the few. Many ppl HATED them. I sort of liked them too...

Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 14, 2011 8:25am
LOVE the orange jerseys. I actually just purchased one.

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 14, 2011 8:43am
Who'd ya get? Dennis Drop errrr I mean Northcutt?

OQB
Posts: 6,679
Jan 14, 2011 8:56am
If we can't or don't want to bring the orange jersey back, then we atleast have to bring back the Kardiac Kids orange pants....those were classics

like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 14, 2011 11:17am
I liked the orange jerseys as well. Not for every game, but every now and then. I too have an orange jersey, unfortunately it is a tim couch jersey smh.
I am with Orrville, bring back the Brown jerseys and orange pants. I like that look. Also, as I said earlier, bring back the cleveland brownie. He brings swagger I am telling you.
I am with Orrville, bring back the Brown jerseys and orange pants. I like that look. Also, as I said earlier, bring back the cleveland brownie. He brings swagger I am telling you.

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 14, 2011 11:19am
like_that;638062 wrote:unfortunately it is a tim couch jersey smh.
lolfail

Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 14, 2011 11:20am
I'll fess up, I had an Orange Lee Suggs jersey that I bought after he tourched the Bengals. fail on me.
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Jan 14, 2011 12:36pm
Orange jersey was ehhhh......now the orange pants need to be brought back for sure
N
Nate
Posts: 3,949
Jan 15, 2011 9:49am
I had a orange William Green jersey and a custom Anderson - 13.. My last name and fave #.

Red Saul
Posts: 157
Jan 15, 2011 9:56am
Also was a fan of the Orange jersey.