nucci Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 55 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: The white helmet is much cleaner. Personally love the standing buffalo, but the charging buffalo is not bad. I can understand folks being nostalgic for the red because associated with the Kelly years, but otherwise it's right there with the Sabres' slug imo. I'm older so I associate the reds with Kay Stephenson.. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 As long as they don’t get rid of the standing Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I'm wondering what those red helmets would look like with the all reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Bills could go really old school with silver helmets. They could even make posters notice that there is already a post on helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, nucci said: I'm older so I associate the reds with Kay Stephenson.. Right? I remember being so pissed when they changed them in 1984. Never really liked them...but they had their best era since the merger, with those nasty things. But now I wouldn't mind seeing them for a game or two...they are not as bad as Sabres slugs. Personally, the look the Bills have right now is my favorite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb386 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I guess I am the minority, but I love the 90's look. I wish we would go back full time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 3 hours ago, sullim4 said: Growing up as a kid in the early 90s... there is nothing more I would like than to see a throwback combination like this: same here. I'm a fan of the Blue jersey with the Red helmet. For some reason the white jersey and red helmet looks odd to me. I'd go w/ the charging helmet or the standing buffalo w/ that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: ...and just like that Antonio Brown has decided that he doesn’t want to return to the NFL. maybe NFL Nike genius's can figure out how to put a blond/gold mustache on the helmet kit and that would pull AB back in......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Old Coot said: Interesting story behind the Bills' initial switch to red helmets in the 1980's. It involves QB Joe Ferguson. Read it here: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/23/the-story-behind-the-bills-red-helmets/ I remember that. Seems extreme but at the time it made sense to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 12 hours ago, MJS said: I think players often use the same helmet for years and years. Wasn't that one of the Antonio Brown issues? His helmet was no longer allowed so he threw a fit. I feel like that is a ringing endorsement as to why players should have to get new helmets every few years IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 12 hours ago, nucci said: I'm older so I associate the reds with Kay Stephenson.. I know he replaced Knox in 83 but I remember him with 1984,1985 along with Hank Bullough. Many people associate the reds with the Kelly years and winning but they absolutely sucked during this time period. Back to back 2-14 seasons with crowds of 20,000 or so in the stands. A "good" crowd back then was 50,000 in a stadium that held 80,000. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Greg S said: I know he replaced Knox in 83 but I remember him with 1984,1985 along with Hank Bullough. Many people associate the reds with the Kelly years and winning but they absolutely sucked during this time period. Back to back 2-14 seasons with crowds of 20,000 or so in the stands. A "good" crowd back then was 50,000 in a stadium that held 80,000. 50,000 was opening day back then. I remember the 19-20K crowds late in the season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, nucci said: 50,000 was opening day back then. I remember the 19-20K crowds late in the season The only game I truly remember during those terrible years was the huge upset over Dallas in 84. I believe the Bills were 0-11 at the time and Bell had an 80 yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage that led to a 14-3 win. I think the crowd that day was 75,000 but mostly Cowboy fans. With the exception of this one game there was nothing to cheer for in 84,85. Of course we did get Bruce with the 1st pick in the 85 draft but from a gameday standpoint the Cowboys game was the only good memory during this time. Edited March 26, 2020 by Greg S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1974 was the best year for Buffalo Bills uni’s. They went to the charging buffalo but still had the old school jersey and pants. In 75 they went to the two striped uniform top. Bring back the 74 look. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I always heard that they went to the red helmets so Ferguson could spot his receivers. That's what my father said, so I take it with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 16 hours ago, msw2112 said: I was not a fan of the red helmets at the time, but I got used to them after a while. I believe the whites ones they wear today look better, but wearing the reds as a throwback to the most successful years in the history of the franchise might be a cool look. I'm not into uniforms that much and I think the Bills are fine, but I did really hate the Sabres' goat head and banana slug uniforms and believe that they look way better in royal blue vs. navy blue - the Bills too. Whippersnapper! The most successful years were ‘63-‘66 which included 3 title game and TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 ???????? hate the red helmets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 18 hours ago, MJS said: I think they have to inspect every helmet for safety, so maybe changing the rule requires additional helmets to be inspected. But as far as I'm concerned, players and teams should be able to have as many helmets certified for use as they want, as far as safety is concerned. I can see there being aesthetic restrictions, though. Some college teams have so many helmet configurations it's absurd. NFL wants to maintain their brand and image so have strict uniform policies. e,g, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, DCBongo said: I always heard that they went to the red helmets so Ferguson could spot his receivers. That's what my father said, so I take it with a grain of salt. it's true....other teams in the division had white helmets....Kay Edited March 26, 2020 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 22 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Love Tampa's old creamsicle unis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Better than a throwback, maybe this would allow for a completely different logo for an alternate....kinda like college football does. It would be a good revenue stream as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaSquad Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Current set is literally perfect imo. But I wouldn’t hate this as a 1 game thing every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/25/2020 at 12:59 PM, T master said: Please just don't put the red helmets with the red uni's ? !! Total Color Rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/25/2020 at 12:16 PM, MJS said: I think they have to inspect every helmet for safety, so maybe changing the rule requires additional helmets to be inspected. But as far as I'm concerned, players and teams should be able to have as many helmets certified for use as they want, as far as safety is concerned. I can see there being aesthetic restrictions, though. Some college teams have so many helmet configurations it's absurd. NFL wants to maintain their brand and image so have strict uniform policies. I read a Sports Illustrated article a few months ago about helmets where they said the industry was taken over by marketing, with companies all claiming theirs was the best. Testing by consultants to SI were skeptical that helmets are as safe as they could be or any safer than in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I thought at first that this didnt even make sense because the rams have used different helmets but it was really just different decals they used the color was the same. So thats why a lot of teams havent worn their true throwbacks in years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoteam Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/25/2020 at 5:12 PM, Rubes said: I loved the red helmets, almost as much as the red end zones. I do really like the white helmets now as well, but it would be great to see the red ones back for a game or two. Just say no, however, to the red helmet with the white standing buffalo. That was an abomination. That was in the 75th Anniversary year right? I was 6, so I dont remember any of it. Why did they do it that way, why not just an actual throwback uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Lets go whole uniform , Navy days baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Prefer the white helmets big time, but sure the red ones would be fun to whip out for a game this season. I'll take red helmets over the red unis any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 9 hours ago, letsgoteam said: That was in the 75th Anniversary year right? I was 6, so I dont remember any of it. Why did they do it that way, why not just an actual throwback uniform? I don’t know the actual reason, but I believe it’s because the Bills still wore red helmets at that time, and didn’t want to switch back to white since it might be too much of a change for the offensive players. So they used the standing buffalo design, but switched the colors around. Hideous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said: I refer to the red uniforms as 'pajamas'. What does OJ have in his hands??? Goldman's sunglasses? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Why wait til 2021? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) On 3/25/2020 at 3:16 PM, MJS said: I think they have to inspect every helmet for safety, so maybe changing the rule requires additional helmets to be inspected. But as far as I'm concerned, players and teams should be able to have as many helmets certified for use as they want, as far as safety is concerned. I can see there being aesthetic restrictions, though. Some college teams have so many helmet configurations it's absurd. NFL wants to maintain their brand and image so have strict uniform policies. Which is crazy to me because more uniforms means more money for the NFL. And as we all know the NFL is a money hungry league. Edited March 27, 2020 by CountDorkula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngjebrey Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 10 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Lets go whole uniform , Navy days baby!!! This uniform should be locked in a box, buried, and the key should be thrown away. Red, navy, white, silver and Black should never be combined. Look at how they ruined that beautiful helmet with a black stripe down the middle. HORRIFIC! I’m mad just looking at these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just now, youngjebrey said: This uniform should be locked in a box, buried, and the key should be thrown away. Red, navy, white, silver and Black should never be combined. Look at how they ruined that beautiful helmet with a black stripe down the middle. HORRIFIC! I’m mad just looking at these. Terrible era for Bills uniforms. The aways were so hideous that I'd actually like to see them once every other season or so. Kind of like Green Bays gray and blues, or Pitts bumble bees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, youngjebrey said: This uniform should be locked in a box, buried, and the key should be thrown away. Red, navy, white, silver and Black should never be combined. Look at how they ruined that beautiful helmet with a black stripe down the middle. HORRIFIC! I’m mad just looking at these. no way, best ever should have made it all black like the Sabres did, which was there best uniform now that have crap yellow and blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoteam Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 14 hours ago, Rubes said: I don’t know the actual reason, but I believe it’s because the Bills still wore red helmets at that time, and didn’t want to switch back to white since it might be too much of a change for the offensive players. So they used the standing buffalo design, but switched the colors around. Hideous. I agree that is was so hideous when I first saw it and started to realize it existed, I thought it was some type of knockoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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