4_kidd_4 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) I do my best to try to not live in the past, especially with hanging those 90’s teams over the heads of these new and improved Bills. However it’s been almost 20 years since we ditched the 90’s unis for those awful dark blue, arena league lookin’ duds. I will say we currently have one of the sharpest sets in the league, I thought it was great going back to the true blue & white helmets. That said, the time is right for bringing back the 90’s look. There is now an entire generation of fans that this would be a true throwback for. We also have at least two nationally marketable stars in Allen & Diggs, from a money standpoint those jersey sales alone would justify this move. Not to mention how hot “retro” is with the kids these days, they are paying big money for older gear at the vintage stores. The Bills could cash in on a whole line of official product featuring the red helmets. If that’s not convincing enough for you, peep this. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGyO3C_lmjB/?igshid=1r6brk4ecmu4d Looks amazing. **edit- I meant this as a game or two, NOT a full time switch. I absolutely love our current uni’s, but man some of you guys are a little over sensitive about defending them 😂 Edited February 13, 2021 by 4_kidd_4 15 6 2 1 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The uniforms are nice but I never liked the red helmet. The white helmet is better IMHO. What we have now is great except for the POS looking all blues and reds. 10 1 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Looks Good !! I always liked the Red helmets & i really love the red uni's but i don't know that the red helmet would look as good with those . The White helmet is already kind of a throw back that is what the Bills wore when Fergy was the QB if i remember correctly . Just as long as they don't bring back those horrid uni's when Losman, & Evans were here i don't know who thought those up but they were awful !! Edited February 12, 2021 by T master 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, Greg S said: The uniforms are nice but I never liked the red helmet. The white helmet is better IMHO. What we have now is great except for the POS looking all blues and reds. I agree, the logo pops much better against white. But the reds would be a solid novelty a fee times a year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 As long as we do the rest of the current units, I’m totally cool with the red helmets for a game or two, but the league I thought doesn’t allow that one. I could be wrong Hap. just don’t ever ever bring back the crap after with the stripes. I hated that league wide, and never want to see that stuff again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I love the 90s red, royal blue, and white. I love most teams' 90s uniforms, though. Would love to see the bucs go back to white and orange, the eagles go back to heather green and silver, the seahawks go back to silver and royal blue, etc. It's probably because I was a kid in the 90s and that's when my love of football was cemented—I've got the most nostalgia connected to that decade. There's been a rule in place for the past several years that requires teams to have only one helmet color, which is why we haven't seen the bucs creamsicles or old white and red patriots uniforms in a while. I believe that rule expired at the end of this season, so it's possible we could see more throwback uniforms next season. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I would rather have the 90’s throwback than the 60’s. I’m not a huge fan of the standing bison. 6 2 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I would rather have the 90’s throwback than the 60’s. I’m not a huge fan of the standing bison. I love the 60’s set, but they’ve had their time. I’d choose the 90’s look for a few seasons if it was my call. 1 hour ago, T master said: Just as long as they don't bring back those horrid uni's when Losman, & Evans were here i don't know who thought those up but they were awful !! I believe it was Tom Donahoe. Just another terrible part of his “legacy” here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Oh, Sweet Jesus, for the love of god, NO. The Bills' current uniforms are the BEST they've ever had and are classic. The red helmets were stupid when they were introduced and they'd be awful now. Stop living in the past, man! 5 3 4 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, 4_kidd_4 said: I agree, the logo pops much better against white. But the reds would be a solid novelty a fee times a year. I would like the red jersey with the white pants. I think that would be a sharp look just like the blue over white. All reds looks terrible. 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoteam Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, eball said: Oh, Sweet Jesus, for the love of god, NO. The Bills' current uniforms are the BEST they've ever had and are classic. The red helmets were stupid when they were introduced and they'd be awful now. Stop living in the past, man! I really like the current uniforms too, but I would like to see the 90s uniforms back maybe once a year or even every other year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I'd be down for that, but they aren't currently allowed to change the helmets, though I did see something about them looking to change that rule at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, eball said: Oh, Sweet Jesus, for the love of god, NO. The Bills' current uniforms are the BEST they've ever had and are classic. The red helmets were stupid when they were introduced and they'd be awful now. Stop living in the past, man! I bet you wouldn't say that to Joe Ferguson's face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, eball said: Oh, Sweet Jesus, for the love of god, NO. The Bills' current uniforms are the BEST they've ever had and are classic. The red helmets were stupid when they were introduced and they'd be awful now. Stop living in the past, man! Some people don't feel as strongly as you. I agree the current uniforms are good. But I am totally fine with having some throwbacks, or even the all reds or all blues sometimes. I like the variety. I think it is perfectly logical for people to want to see 90's throwbacks and to enjoy a different look once in awhile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) I'd like to see it for one of our Alternative uniforms. The home crowd would go NUTS. And I love our new uniforms. But if we are going to go with an Alternative set for a game or two each season, I like this over the All-Reds, and even the 60s throwbacks. Edited February 12, 2021 by DrDawkinstein 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, machine gun kelly said: As long as we do the rest of the current units, I’m totally cool with the red helmets for a game or two, but the league I thought doesn’t allow that one. I could be wrong Hap. just don’t ever ever bring back the crap after with the stripes. I hated that league wide, and never want to see that stuff again. You can use alternate helmets but you need to either strip the paint and repaint and repeat that after that going other way or use what they do on cars with a wrap. Would not expect a team to do that except at opener or when they have Thursday night game combined with a bye giving team more time. I bought my wife a new van which but they did not van in have color she wanted so she bought silver one. Salesman said he can give us a reference who can do a car wrap cheaper than new paint job and it helps protect paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Honestly, seeing Bills in the red helmets and the Super Bowl era uniforms brings back more negative emotions than positive for me. The trauma of four consecutive SB losses, some of which were humiliations, has taken its toll over the years. Leave those old uniforms in the past! Make some BETTER memories with something new. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Thought I read that we can’t have red throwback helmets because our regular helmets are white. This true? either way, I don’t really like the red helmets. I’d be ok with it if it were only once a year, but I could care less either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 For youse dudes puking on the OP, I’m not saying full-time change. Just for a couple throwback games. Our 90’s blues v. Pats throwback reds on a thursday night? Yes please. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I love the 60's standing bison. Even though I don't like the red helmet, I think it would be cool for a game ever season or every other season. It might be cool to have a crossover event, where one week the Bills wear Sabres Blue and Gold and the Sabres wear blue and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddicksTDLeap Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Where do I sign the petition!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: I would rather have the 90’s throwback than the 60’s. I’m not a huge fan of the standing bison. Once again, you prove why lemon-pepper wings are your favorite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Very, very old person here ... I live in the 60s with Jack Kemp etc. So I shall say HATE THE IDEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Once again, you prove why lemon-pepper wings are your favorite. with ranch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The red charging buffalo helmet is the best looking helmet in football IMO. And for me it's not even close. Surprised so many seem against them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 LOVE the idea. Although I also like the all whites, white standing buffalo helmet, white face mask. My favorite “throwback” setup by far. As long as we still get these at least once a season, I’m fully on board for the 90’s kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: Very, very old person here ... I live in the 60s with Jack Kemp etc. So I shall say HATE THE IDEA Someone’s gonna “OK boomer” you. Not me, but someone will Nothing wrong with nostalgia from your youth. But part of my point here is that you’ve seen all the uniforms in real time. I’ve seen all the uniforms in real time, via 60’s throwbacks. There’s now an entire generation of Bills fans that have never seen the 90’s look take the field in real time. It’s good nostalgia, and a marketing & merchandising no-brainer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: with ranch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 49 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Once again, you prove why lemon-pepper wings are your favorite. You got it all wrong - lemon-pepper wings are his favorite because they go best with ranch dressing. Please apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I wouldn’t mind the idea but the players have to wear the same helmet the full season so I don’t think it’s possible. I am fairly sure that teams no longer paint the helmets like they used to, they are molded in that color so I don’t think changing the color is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Limeaid said: You got it all wrong - lemon-pepper wings are his favorite because they go best with ranch dressing. Please apologize. I refuse to respect someone who eats wings with ranch. He's not worthy of my apology, and he knows it. Come AT me, @Royale with Cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Rules don't allow us to wear a red helmet some games and white helmet the others. The white helmets are better so therefore, this is a no from me unfortunately. I badly want them to allow different colored helmets again though; there are a lot of great throwbacks that teams can't wear anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Learn to live free. And you will be happy. I used to hate mushrooms now I love them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: I used to hate mushrooms now I love them. You were wrong for NOT liking them in the first place; I stand my ground with you good sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I’d like to see the BLUE (home) 60s throwback be brought back for a bit instead. I love the all-white throwback, but it’s time to shake things up a bit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I know I am in the majority but I prefer these uniforms to the current. I cannot stand the current blue jersey on white pants. But as long as they never go back to those God awful early 2000's edition, I am good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: You were wrong for NOT liking them in the first place; I stand my ground with you good sir. I think my immune system is stronger than yours because I eat mushrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: I refuse to respect someone who eats wings with ranch. He's not worthy of my apology, and he knows it. Come AT me, @Royale with Cheese! I'd respect him more if he was called Royale with Blue Cheese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninSB Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 43 minutes ago, Maybe Someday said: I wouldn’t mind the idea but the players have to wear the same helmet the full season so I don’t think it’s possible. I am fairly sure that teams no longer paint the helmets like they used to, they are molded in that color so I don’t think changing the color is an option. You are correct. It’s the one helmet rule. However, the NFL is reconsidering this rule over the off-season. I bet they will allow alternate helmets so the red helmets could be an option in 2021. The current helmet is much better but okay with seeing the red lid one game a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The nostalgia for the past is insufferable at points. Its a new time, new identity, new group etc.. the 90s had their time and its past. When the NFL finally dumps the stupid one shell helmet rule fine do a game or two in red but that is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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