Orange is just a tough color in general, and it’s clear that they weren’t ready to completely overhaul their entire art, but the Broncos did good things here. The font used for the numbering is a noted improvement, and while it’s simple, the new white jersey with blue pants seems like it’ll work both in-person and on television. Getting rid of the horn-shaped stripes on either side was long overdue, and adding a white helmet atop the alternate jersey brings something new as well.
The best part of the Broncos’ announcement, though, is the gorgeous homage to the team’s 1977 Orange Crush days. The throwback look has all the classics: the old school horse logo, the extremely evocative stripes that scream ‘70s, and a lighter shade of blue for the helmet that really makes the entire uniform pop. Last season, we championed the Seahawks, Titans, Buccaneers, and Vikings for rejecting modernity and embracing tradition. The Broncos, who are entering what might be a strange period for the franchise, were wise to do the same. The first part of look good, feel good, play good (at least on the days they wear the throwbacks) has been expertly taken care of.
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Biggest swing: Houston Texans
The Texans made waves on Tuesday by releasing the uniforms they hope will define a long, fruitful period in team history. With instant breakout quarterback CJ Stroud—one of the most exciting talents in the league—teaming up with Stefon Diggs and a host of other offseason acquisitions, the Texans are shaping up to be one of the NFL’s flashiest teams for years to come. They finally have the jerseys to match that energy.
Strikingly, Houston has worn the same uniforms since the franchise’s first game in 2002. They’ve scrapped those for a brand new set that is H-Town to the bone. The team didn’t do anything crazy with their standard blue and white joints, apart from modernizing the wordmarks and numbering. The ones that people will really be talking about, though, are the other two uniforms.
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