Nike Pro Combat Uniforms NFL 2012

I wish the NFL would do some futuristic looking uniforms instead of the same old tired old throwback stuff.

I'm not on that boat.

I fear what Nike would do to the NFL if given free reign over designs.


I usually think classic > modern

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/176013/4234fe6bae43d2922667550f1f0fe879-getty-88971917jr001_medium.jpg > http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Sports/images/tom-brady-hurt.jpg

http://assets.buffalobills.com/uploads/photo/828FD3EB2FF240C0A5916C7DED85DCC5.jpg > http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/New+England+Patriots+v+Buffalo+Bills+P-nW-jGAklIl.jpghttp://i45.tinypic.com/21e6y4j.jpg > http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Indianapolis+Colts+v+Minnesota+Vikings+7zHqyPkNOGY l.jpg
http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/cache/cc2/michael-vick-philadelphia-eagles-throwback-action-8x10-photo_cc2a6bf7ee7a1d20b9209a7946d15d93.jpg > http://www.phillygameday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/vick_michael4.jpg

Oh no is Nike turning the NFL into an arena league b/c the jersey concepts are 'tarded

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!


I knew you would bite.

I don't know, I don' think that worked out so well for the MLB a few years back:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1412/543928718_5b592157b8_o.jpg

I'm not talking permanent change, just for a couple games like they do with the throwbacks. I dont think any futuristic uni could be worse than those horrid candycane throwbacks Denver wore or the high school looking throwbacks Chicago & Detroit wore.

I guess I prefer looking to the future rather than looking back.

I find myself agreeing with Buster more and more. Scary....

I actually like the concept pictures that Buster posted, although I am still stuck on having the white jerseys and the burgundy pants. I like the longer sleeves (under the jersey) with the stripes, and the "retro" striped socks.

Some of the other concept photos were just way too out there. Such as the black helmets with the over-sized Indian head....not a fan! I don't mind NIKE going with the combat unis (if it does happen) as long as they keep some tradition with the colors and the styles (again such as what is in these photos) and not get ridiculous.

Of course, again, I think only way NIKE makes huge changes to the uniforms, colors and otherwise, is if the franchises agree to them and sign off on the changes. So, I wouldn't expect any ridiculous changes to the Redskins uniforms in 2012.

I actually like the concept pictures that Buster posted, although I am still stuck on having the white jerseys and the burgundy pants. I like the longer sleeves (under the jersey) with the stripes, and the "retro" striped socks.

I agree about white on burgundy, I prefer that too, but the gold pants are great looking with the burg jerseys.

Nike used those on Oregon State's PC uniforms and it's a genius idea actually. It eliminated the effects of jersey tailoring and fitting issues that messes up the stripes or completely eliminates them on some players. It has gotten to the point where Brett Favre was the only active player with proper sleeve stripes.

http://jerseysandgear.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Minnesota-Vikings-Brett-Favre.jpg

Linemen espacially ruin the jerseys around the sleeves. Look how great Favre's sleeve stripes look. Now look at his teammates:
http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0909/mma.nfl.players/images/jared-allen-vikings.jpg



No one hacks up a jersey worse than Osi Umenyiora:
http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/11/28/amd_tuck_umenyiora_embrace.jpg


Speaking of the Giants, Reebok botched theirs as badly as the Colts:
http://img.fannation.com/upload/truth_rumor/photo_upload/256/450/full/Chris_Canty_104514261a.jpg




Beaver sleeves:

http://nikeprocombat2010.nikemedia.com/assets/oregon_state/oregon_state_hero_low_res.jpg

Yes, I am NOT a fan of the "wife beater" jersey look. I think those Giants jerseys are horrible looking, look grossly too small for the players, and just looks very unprofessional.

I think every player on every team should look uniform with the other players. That is one reason why I would be in favor of a uniform overhaul. But most definitely, I would love to see the striped sleeves and striped long socks back.

I have to admit. The gold pants and burgundy jerseys are starting to grow on me, but I don't think they should wear the gold pants with white jerseys.

I really like the concepts for the Skins that Buster posted earlier today, but my only questions with having the stripes on the under shirt instead of the actual jersey itself is can they really force every player to wear the under shirt?
I would think that there are players that wouldn't want to wear that kind of form fitting shirt if they're not used to it. I guess they could wear a baggier version, almost like a normal t-shirt, but I think that would probably look weird, and again, can you force them to wear it?