Grant Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 It looks a lot better in pads than it seemed it was going to be from the replicas. The sleeve rings take up the whole side and the shoulder numbers look bigger than the replicas (which is good). This is a jersey that has the distinctiveness that's been lacking for so long. Wouldn't mind it as a a full-time switch (haven't seen the pants tho). No confusing it with the Giants as the JK-era uni often was, or the current Pats/Broncos/Titans ambomination that is the dark blue Drew Bledsoe era. Just not the white helmet -- too many teams in the division with it, and it loses the charging buffalo history. 351218[/snapback] I disagree, I think the throwbacks actually look considerably worse than the actual 60s vintage ones and the end result was that the uniform looks a lot like the Colts'. Maybe they could've darkened the blue even more and made it the same navy blue as the current official jersey?
Buftex Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Also, b/c teams can only wear an alternate uniform twice a season, per NFL rules. 351203[/snapback] I was thinking, in addition to the home opener against Houston, they would either wear them on a nationaly televised game (mabe the Broncos game right before Christmas) or, they could wear them, and have the Chargers wear their throwbacks, when they play in San Diego! How cool would that be? Gotta say, I just saw the photos on line (just got home from work) and I nearly got wood when I saw, that yes, they will be having the throwback (white) helmets!!!!!!!!!! I gotta say, my favorite helmet is the white helmet with the charging (current) buffalo, that they wore from 1975 to 1985. But, despite two terrifc seasons under Knox, and in that time, it was mostly a pretty dreadful period of Bills football overall, so I am fairly sure they won't be going back to that look any time soon...
Mike32282 Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 I disagree, I think the throwbacks actually look considerably worse than the actual 60s vintage ones and the end result was that the uniform looks a lot like the Colts'. Maybe they could've darkened the blue even more and made it the same navy blue as the current official jersey? 351281[/snapback] Looking at an old photo...i disagree. They look identical IMO. http://www.billszone.com/coppermine/albums.../1969saimes.JPG
Grant Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Looking at an old photo...i disagree. They look identical IMO. http://www.billszone.com/coppermine/albums.../1969saimes.JPG 351303[/snapback] Yeah, you're right. Still, they were never very distinctive and I still maintain that they look similar to the Colts uniforms. Perhaps a better way to make them slightly more unique would be to make them a darker blue?
CajunBillsBacker Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Looking at an old photo...i disagree. They look identical IMO. http://www.billszone.com/coppermine/albums.../1969saimes.JPG 351303[/snapback] The only difference I see is the numbers are on the shoulders on the throwbacks, but on the sleeves on the original. Which is cool with me because I think it looks even better concidering the current uniforms sleeves aren't as long as the old uniforms.
kasper13 Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Someone show me a Colts jersey with Numbers outlined in RED and stripes on the sleeves that are RED and white instead of white shoulder stripes. The Bills TB's look nothing like the Colts.
billsfanone Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=72739
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Someone show me a Colts jersey with Numbers outlined in RED and stripes on the sleeves that are RED and white instead of white shoulder stripes. The Bills TB's look nothing like the Colts. 351354[/snapback] You aren't familiar with the infamous Colt red?
ExWNYer Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 I gotta say, my favorite helmet is the white helmet with the charging (current) buffalo, that they wore from 1975 to 1985. It was actually 1974-1983, but who's counting? (BTW, I loved those unis, too!) I also love these throwbacks...can't wait to see them in action!!! They will bring back some very fond childhood memories and I'll definitely have the TiVO fired up. My very first time watching the Bills as a little kid were when they were wearing these unis!
Grant Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Someone show me a Colts jersey with Numbers outlined in RED and stripes on the sleeves that are RED and white instead of white shoulder stripes. The Bills TB's look nothing like the Colts. 351354[/snapback] Right, so that addition of red definitely makes the two uniforms COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY dissimilar. How silly of me to observe that the throwback uniform resembles the Colts uniform. Without you astutely pointing out that the Bills jersey had RED in it (I'd never noticed before, so I appreciate it), I would've NEVER seen the folly of my ways. Colts Uni Bills Throwback And it definitely looks nothing like the old Giants uniform... Giants Uni
Pete Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 I just got back from the staidum and the uni's look awesome (although I have to admit that I perfer the old ones better)....God how I hate change. 351199[/snapback] I love your signature! I too loathe the New England Patriots!
CajunBillsBacker Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Right, so that addition of red definitely makes the two uniforms COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY dissimilar. How silly of me to observe that the throwback uniform resembles the Colts uniform. Without you astutely pointing out that the Bills jersey had RED in it (I'd never noticed before, so I appreciate it), I would've NEVER seen the folly of my ways. Colts Uni Bills Throwback And it definitely looks nothing like the old Giants uniform... Giants Uni 351402[/snapback] other than the blue color, they look nothing alike.
CoachChuckDickerson Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Friggin classic!!! Now just go back to these jerseys permanently. 351272[/snapback] My God those are friggin awesome. As much as I love the new look, I would be pumped if we went back to these permanently. 351274[/snapback] I could not agree more. They paid some marketing and design company millions of dollars to develop those new navy turds thats nobody likes. Take a page from the Jets and Giants. You can never go wrong going old school. HANDS DOWN, these Bills throwbacks are THE BEST UNI IN THE LEAGUE.
CoachChuckDickerson Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Right, so that addition of red definitely makes the two uniforms COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY dissimilar. How silly of me to observe that the throwback uniform resembles the Colts uniform. Without you astutely pointing out that the Bills jersey had RED in it (I'd never noticed before, so I appreciate it), I would've NEVER seen the folly of my ways. Colts Uni Bills Throwback And it definitely looks nothing like the old Giants uniform... Giants Uni 351402[/snapback] Wow Grant, Brilliant!!! I think you may have uncovered a possible league conspiracy!! I looked into this further and check out these Jerseys!!! All red with white lettering!! Which team are these guys playing for!! THIS JERSEY!! THIS JERSEY!!! THIS JERSEY!!!! AND THIS ONE TOO!!!!! ;)
buckeyebrian Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showtopic=24977 351241[/snapback] That was awesome - and J.P. leading the way!
Zona Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 I love the retro uni's! they look awesome. Now we need to make them permanent....
Grant Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Wow Grant, Brilliant!!! I think you may have uncovered a possible league conspiracy!! I looked into this further and check out these Jerseys!!! All red with white lettering!! Which team are these guys playing for!!THIS JERSEY!! THIS JERSEY!!! THIS JERSEY!!!! AND THIS ONE TOO!!!!! <_< ;) 351430[/snapback] You're trying to tell me the red Bucs jersey looks nothing like the red Falcons jersey? Yeah, okay. They just happen to share red uniforms with white letters and black trim. But they look nothing alike. Not at all.
SilverNRed Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Right, so that addition of red definitely makes the two uniforms COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY dissimilar. How silly of me to observe that the throwback uniform resembles the Colts uniform. Without you astutely pointing out that the Bills jersey had RED in it (I'd never noticed before, so I appreciate it), I would've NEVER seen the folly of my ways. Colts Uni Bills Throwback And it definitely looks nothing like the old Giants uniform... Giants Uni 351402[/snapback] Other than blue, they don't look that much alike.
drnykterstein Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Look out... its nate Clements!!!! The whole gallery
CentralVaBills Posted June 5, 2005 Posted June 5, 2005 Right, so that addition of red definitely makes the two uniforms COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY dissimilar. How silly of me to observe that the throwback uniform resembles the Colts uniform. Without you astutely pointing out that the Bills jersey had RED in it (I'd never noticed before, so I appreciate it), I would've NEVER seen the folly of my ways. Colts Uni Bills Throwback And it definitely looks nothing like the old Giants uniform... Giants Uni 351402[/snapback] LMAO........you've gotta be kidding right? They look nothing like the Colts uniform.
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