UConn James Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/07/02/nfl-to-allow-teams-to-wear-alternates-three-times/ https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2018/07/buffalo_bills_can_wear_throwback_jerseys_three_times_in_2018.html This is basically what the Bills did last year, with the throwbacks twice and the red Color Rush once in the Colts snow game (since there was no Thursday night game). Wonder if it stays the same or they choose the throwbacks three times. I'm just not a fan of the red unis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The red uni's would be hotter with white pants. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I bet we wear the red vs NE on MNF. Probably can get a red out going and really get The place nuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Does pre-season count toward the 3 times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I think the only reason Bills went with red in the Hoth game was maximum visibility in the blizzard. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 23 minutes ago, The Red King said: I think the only reason Bills went with red in the Hoth game was maximum visibility in the blizzard. concur. and it worked too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I like the red uniforms for a game a season. It's a nice change up. I'm partial to the color red. But more than once would get old, I think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I was just thinking the league needs a more complex system of regulations regarding team uniforms. And then this info. comes out! Thank God! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Perfect, so we get a first round bye then we can wear the throwbacks for all 3 playoff games including the super bowl win. Edited July 3, 2018 by Charlottebillsfan2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I think we need more throw back uni's threads.... get it threads LOLOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I wonder if the day will ever come for the 90's unis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: I bet we wear the red vs NE on MNF. Probably can get a red out going and really get The place nuts. Ignoring the result of the game, I liked the 2009 AFL uniforms both teams would wear when facing each other - Bills whites throwbacks versus Pat the Patriot looked great and I wouldn't mind seeing it again with a much different result. The TN Oilers and Navy Jets were pretty sharp too. Edited July 2, 2018 by JimKellyTryouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: I bet we wear the red vs NE on MNF. Probably can get a red out going and really get The place nuts. ....just get rid of the Skittles Color Rush nonsense........ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Red King said: I think the only reason Bills went with red in the Hoth game was maximum visibility in the blizzard. It was announced months before that they were wearing red against Indy you can't make a game time decision what uniform you are gonna wear Edited July 2, 2018 by uticaclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, uticaclub said: It was announced months before that they were wearing red against Indy you can't make a game time decision what uniform you are gonna wear Wow...that's wild then. A lucky coincidence for the Bills. Timing, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Within 10 years NFL teams will be wearing a different suit every week like they do in college is my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 3 hours ago, JimKellyTryouts said: Ignoring the result of the game, I liked the 2009 AFL uniforms both teams would wear when facing each other - Bills whites throwbacks versus Pat the Patriot looked great and I wouldn't mind seeing it again with a much different result. The TN Oilers and Navy Jets were pretty sharp too. Other than the Bronco's uni's all the AFL era uniforms were very sharp. I really miss the Oilers' gear whether AFL or the Campbell/Phillips era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 hour ago, The Red King said: Wow...that's wild then. A lucky coincidence for the Bills. Timing, huh? Well they had a good guess that if any game would have winter conditions it would be in December, right? That is like guessing most sunstroke (and running out of water) will occur in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 hour ago, RochesterRob said: Other than the Bronco's uni's all the AFL era uniforms were very sharp. I really miss the Oilers' gear whether AFL or the Campbell/Phillips era. Haha damnit, you didn't need to remind me of the bumblebee turds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 7 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Does pre-season count toward the 3 times? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 9 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I wonder if the day will ever come for the 90's unis. Seriously. Why is it taking so long? Would be nice for celebrating the 25th anniversary of our last AFC Championship win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I wonder if the day will ever come for the 90's unis. The stupid helmet rule makes a replica of the 90 unis impossible. We'd either have to change the color back to red or the league would have to change that rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 9 hours ago, reddogblitz said: Within 10 years NFL teams will be wearing a different suit every week like they do in college is my prediction. I really hope not. Its awful. And they can launch the bills' red color rush nonsense into the sun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I’m not a big fan of throw backs, just rotate between home and away and play ball. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 14 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I wonder if the day will ever come for the 90's unis. 4 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Seriously. Why is it taking so long? Would be nice for celebrating the 25th anniversary of our last AFC Championship win. At least with respect to the helmet that's not going to happen, boys. The NFL mandates only one helmet shell per player per season -- purportedly for safety reasons -- so the Bills can't have a supply of red shells on hand for such an occasion. Now, it has been debated whether this "safety" rule is really necessary -- with today's modern helmet technology there is really no "break-in" period for helmets and look how many colleges change them up regularly -- but until the NFL rule changes you aren't going to see the Bills in red helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 17 hours ago, The Red King said: I think the only reason Bills went with red in the Hoth game was maximum visibility in the blizzard. Can we just establish that the Colts game now is officially known as the "Hoth Game" as of today? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Commonsense said: I’m not a big fan of throw backs, just rotate between home and away and play ball. I like the all white throw backs. I'd rather just make that the official all white "away" uniform and keep the modern blue on white as the official "home" uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 13 hours ago, reddogblitz said: Within 10 years NFL teams will be wearing a different suit every week like they do in college is my prediction. Frankly I'd relish this. I wish they wore their AFL blue throwbacks like they use to those are the best unis they have period IMO. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Please retire the horrendous reds. Our AFL throwbacks are amongst the sharpest sets in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Commonsense said: I’m not a big fan of throw backs, just rotate between home and away and play ball. As if it affects the players any, like they're wasting precious practice time to make these decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 21 minutes ago, SouthNYfan said: As if it affects the players any, like they're wasting precious practice time to make these decisions. Who implied that? I just prefer the traditional home and away unis. I don’t like the alternate jerseys in the NBA or the throw backs in the NFL, it’s all a money grab and most of them aren’t as good as what the team would normally be wearing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Commonsense said: Who implied that? I just prefer the traditional home and away unis. I don’t like the alternate jerseys in the NBA or the throw backs in the NFL, it’s all a money grab and most of them aren’t as good as what the team would normally be wearing. Typically "just play ball" is used when fans feel that players are being distracted by other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 minute ago, SouthNYfan said: Typically "just play ball" is used when fans feel that players are being distracted by other issues. Typically when you use quotation marks the words inside them match what someone else said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Commonsense said: Who implied that? I just prefer the traditional home and away unis. I don’t like the alternate jerseys in the NBA or the throw backs in the NFL, it’s all a money grab and most of them aren’t as good as what the team would normally be wearing. On paper and in general, yes. Absolutely. But there are cases in the league where the franchise has great looking uniforms from the past. The fans want it. The league wants it. There are not many of these cases, though. The chargers have it. The rams have it. The bills have it. These teams know how to do it and they should. There are also teams that have them but don’t use them correctly. The lions of the 60’s. They had a great helmet. Shoulder stripes but they choose to use that bland 50’s look. Ugh. There are are others that have been legislsted out because of the helmets. The patriots. The redskins. Edited July 3, 2018 by bobblehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 9 hours ago, Doc Brown said: The stupid helmet rule makes a replica of the 90 unis impossible. We'd either have to change the color back to red or the league would have to change that rule. There is a workaround but it costs teams money. Repaint helmets before and after game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Limeaid said: There is a workaround but it costs teams money. Repaint helmets before and after game. couldn't they put some kind of "wrap" on it? Sort of like Rex had on his pickup truck. Came right off when he wanted to turn it into a Clemson truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, reddogblitz said: couldn't they put some kind of "wrap" on it? Sort of like Rex had on his pickup truck. Came right off when he wanted to turn it into a Clemson truck. I thought it was 'Clem's truck'. Some of that idiot's cluelessness did have me thinking of him as 'Clem'. Edited July 3, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 They could put some other kind of wrap but then sometimes they have issue taking it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Surely teams must have multiple helmets for individual players. If an inspection revealed a safety flaw in a game day helmet, I doubt a player sits out while waiting for a new helmet to be made. The NFL could easily poll in the off season for teams' preference for a throwback scheme for the upcoming season, and make sure that ONE variation has a properly designed and fitted helmet suitable for the throwback. If a free agent is signed midway through the season, does he have to wait until the helmet company makes up an appropriate lid? If I'm missing something that these poor cash strapped teams and poor cash strapped NFL can't afford, members, please clue me in. I attribute difficulties due to my constantly running into the brick wall in my yard in the Rawlings replica Bills helmet from the mid 60s. Now THERE'S a pending lawsuit for Celino and Barnes. Edited July 4, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Had to correct autocorrect...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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