Since the Color Rush uniforms debuted last week I have been thinking of ways to improve them. That being said, I am pretty much opposed to the whole Color Rush idea on principle. I hate the mono look of the socks pants and shoes, but since the NFL is rolling with it I decided to go ahead and try to come up with uniforms that I cold live with but also adhere to the silly Color Rush program's guidelines.
I'm a week late getting these started, but the plan is to release each matchup on Wednesday of every week there is a TNF Color Rush game and release the uniforms for the Colts, Redskins and Lions throughout the season. Here's the schedule just for reference:
Week 2: Bills vs Jets
Week 3: Patriots vs Texans
Week 4: Dolphins vs Bengals
Week 5:Cardinals vs 49ers
Week 6: Broncos vs Chargers
Week 7: Bears vs Packers
Week 8: Titans vs Jaguars
Week 9: Falcons vs Buccaneers
Week 10: Browns vs Ravens
Week 11: Saints vs Panthers
Week 12: Thanksgiving (Lions, Redskins, Colts)
Week 13: Cowboys vs Vikings
Week 14: Raiders vs Chiefs
Week 15: Rams vs Seahawks
Week 16: Giants vs Eagles
So without further ado, Here is the first Color Rush matchup:
I had a hard time deciding whether to put the Bills in blue or red, but since they have mad wearing mono-blue a regular occurrence, red was the way to go. The striping is different than the current but hearkens back to the striping of the Jim Kelly-era uniforms. The Jets are in all white to avoid another colorblind fiasco. However, they are not just wearing their regular white uniforms as the green has been changed to kelly green which the Jets have used throughout their history (and hopefully future). The predominately white logo is a throwback to the 1964 season.
I also have the uniform matchup for the second Color Rush game to present today. This matchup features the Houston Texans and New England Patriots:
I didn't really change much of the Patriots uniforms besides adding some sock stripes and changing the white stripes to silver, So this one is less of a concept and more of a tweak, hopefully for the better. I was actually pretty disappointed in the Texans for what I thought was a lazy attempt at a color rush. The Texans are in white which I though would be the best backdrop to showcase the red and blue team colors, especially with the Patriots in blue. I used the logo as inspiration for the sleeve design and striping as well as the socks, which I realize now might not be Color Rush Kosher?
Anyway thanks for taking a look and I'd love to hear your c&c or other input anyone has
PS: I know the first two are traditional color vs white matchups, but there will be plenty of color in the future.