NFL Uniforms: One change every team should make
By Zach Cohen
NFC North uniform changes
Chicago Bears: Make Numbers Slightly Thicker
The Bears are the only team that can get away with having letters in their shoulder stripes, which made it harder to find something to change. These uniforms do a pretty nice job of depicting the team’s brand. They’re sleek, yet simple.
Sometimes though, I feel like the numbers are a tad too thin. The font itself teeters on the edge of a fun, circus-like look. It’s a small discrepancy, though I’m sure some broadcasters may appreciate the size adjustment.
Detroit Lions: Get Rid of Name on Sleeve
Why Detroit’s home uniforms feature two shades of silver is beyond me. The home numbers would look much better if one of the silvers was replaced with white. But alas, the main talking point of the Lions’ uniforms is the pointless presence of their name on their sleeve.
Not only does it distract from a cool, modern uniform, but we know who you are, Detroit. You don’t need to remind us with a name tag on your sleeve.
Green Bay Packers: Finally Change Uniform Fabric
Brief NFL history lesson: In 2012, Nike replaced Reebok as the NFL’s official uniform provider. Three teams, including Green Bay, chose to keep the same, outdated template that Reebok gave to teams. Fast forward to 2020, and the Packers are the only team still using it, and it looks terrible.
Look at an image of their uniforms; you can see the holes and occasionally the pads underneath. Compared to the jersey template the 31 other teams use, the Packers’ threads look like high school uniforms.
Minnesota Vikings: Alter the Facemask Color
Minnesota already tweaked their helmets last season by changing the tone of purple to better match their uniforms. They should make one more alteration. I have no problem with their black facemasks, but changing them back to purple might be a better look. With no other black on the uniform, the color starts to teeter on “unnecessary gray” territory.