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The Falcons have launched their official new uniforms a month in the past and there have been blended emotions concerning the “new period” look.
Six out of 32 groups have modified their uniforms for this season and CBS Sports activities ranked them from worst to greatest, beginning with the Falcons.
Right here’s a take a look at the rankings worst to greatest:
6. Atlanta Falcons
5. Indianapolis Colts
4. New England Patriots
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Cleveland Browns
1. Los Angeles Chargers
Brutally Generic
CBS Sports activities reporter, Pete Blackburn gave a rundown on why the Falcons’ new uniforms are subpar.
“You can also make the argument that the Falcons have been due for a refresh on their look, which has remained largely the identical because the Mike Vick period, however you actually can’t make the argument that that is the very best they might have carried out,” Blackburn mentioned.
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Blackburn in contrast the Falcons effort to the NFL online game uniforms on Madden.
“There’s a superb line between “minimalistic” and “generic” and, sadly, Atlanta’s new threads land on the aspect of brutally generic. They seem like the uniforms you’d be given after relocating a franchise in Madden. Purple, white and black is a simple coloration scheme to make pop however in some way these fall flat.”
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Wait, There’s Some Upside
Whereas Blackburn believes there’s principally a draw back to the modifications, he does point out some upsides.
“There are a couple of positives: The enlarged helmet decal appears to be like fairly good, as does the chrome define across the emblem. I additionally just like the change face masks. And whereas I do respect them for going for it on the gradient look, the execution comes up a bit quick.”
Nonetheless, he’s not an enormous fan. However who’s? Deion Sanders and Sanders’ opinion issues extra.
Sanders ‘Completely Loves Them’
Falcons Corridor of Fame cornerback, Deion Sanders spoke with Andrew Siciliano of NFL Community’s Complete Entry on the Falcons’ new uniform design. It was additionally the right time for him to recommend the Falcons retire his outdated jersey.
“I completely love them,” Sanders mentioned on Complete Entry.
You would see Sanders was thrilled with them by the tone in his voice. Nevertheless, there was a catch:
“Though I want they’d have integrated crimson pants. I want crimson pants in there as effectively. Solely factor I don’t like about these uniforms is I actually do suppose they should take No. 21 and put it up within the rafters and depart it alone. Depart it alone. LEAVE IT ALONE.”
After all, the Falcons didn’t’ retire his quantity. Todd Gurley will now rep 21 at operating again.
Which means Behind the Design
The Falcons put a ton of thought into the uniform change. For almost 20 years fan analysis was collected from focus teams. Present and former Falcons gamers gave their enter too. Right here’s what the outcomes appeared to assemble: personal crimson, however carry on the black, replicate the trendy development of the town, and lastly preserve it easy and keep true to our roots.
The brand new design is supposed to replicate the previous and current, the satisfaction of Atlanta, and their status residence turf, Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
On the finish of the day, somebody was going to hate them, so let or not it’s Pete Blackburn.
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