Denver Broncos New Uniforms Concept

[KG_grfx]

So I recently created a Denver Broncos new uniform concept, I posted it across social media but I don't have much of a following yet on any platform and these were barley seen. I wanted to post them on here to hopefully start some creative discussion and get some kind of feedback.

 

A little bit of background, I've thought the Broncos have been in need of a uniform update for quite some time. Their current set has some classic, iconic elements to it, but the uniform is now 25 years old and I think it's time for an upgrade. When I'd up "new broncos uniforms" online and see various concepts, a lot of what I've seen has been some kind of modernization of the 90's uniforms, and reverts back to the retro powder blue helmet with the old Broncos "D" logo. I think this is a classic and incredible uniform, but I personally really do not want the team to revert back to this uniform full time. I think it should be brought back as a throwback option, like other teams are starting to do with the new 2 helmet rule. When I see concept art or photoshops of the Broncos wearing this look now, to me they just look to similar to the Florida Gators and it just feels like there would be some initial excitement when the uniform first comes out, but then after 3 years fans would start to miss the modern uniforms and want something new again. 

 

So below is my proposal for something they could do. I know a lot of people probably aren't going to understand this and some might not like this direction at all but what I went for in this concept is tying in elements of different era's of Broncos uniforms with a new design and in this case was inspired by the Denver City Flag. I wanted to connect the team to Denver and to the state of Colorado a little more if possible, like how the Nuggets and Avalanche have, but also still look and feel like a classic Broncos jersey. The Denver flag design is incorporated onto the sleeve design and is truly meant to tribute the Rocky Mountains that grace the Colorado front range and are such a proud aspect of the Mile High City.  

 

I  included a 4th uniform option in this that is just a retro look the Broncos could wear, so that the team could on occasion return to the vintage "orange crush" and powder blue helmet uniform that so many fans love, but still have a modern and new uniform to return to the rest of the time. 

 

Like I said, I know many people aren't a fan of including elements of State and City flags into uniforms and I know for many in Broncos Country this could be too big of a change. I just wanted to present a concept thats not solely based off of their vintage uniforms and something that is completely new and could be unique enough of a uniform to set the team apart from other classic designs in the NFL. 

 

[the_grateful_ted]

These are pretty damn great, perfect shades of blue and orange. Not a lot of C&C, only swap would be orange numbers on the west instead of blue. Great concept, great presentation!

[-Akronite-]

Pros:

• Mountain design is really cool. 
• New blue feels like a good way forward so the Broncos separate from the Bears a bit. 
• Keeping orange as the primary.
• Throwback is perfect.

Con:

• Old school stripes aren't cohesive with the mountain or the modern Bronco IMO.

[jbird669]

As a Broncos fan, I'd love to see this become reality! Well done! I agree with Akronite's constructive feedback, but spot on otherwise!

[KG_grfx]

1 hour ago, jbird669 said:

As a Broncos fan, I'd love to see this become reality! Well done! I agree with Akronite's constructive feedback, but spot on otherwise!

Thanks! I'd love to see them take on something new and different like this as well, I just hope its not a modern throwback like their color rush's for their new set, whatever that may be. 

[KG_grfx]

3 hours ago, -Akronite- said:

Pros:

• Mountain design is really cool. 
• New blue feels like a good way forward so the Broncos separate from the Bears a bit. 
• Keeping orange as the primary.
• Throwback is perfect.

Con:

• Old school stripes aren't cohesive with the mountain or the modern Bronco IMO.

Thanks for the feedback, that was something I went back and fourth on myself. I debated just leaving the pants plain without any striping at all, but it looked like it needed something more, and same goes for the helmet. It felt blasphemous to remove some kind of stripe from a Broncos helmet, so I thought the classic stripe looked best, but I definitely get your point. 

[BigSky]

I love this setup! I agree the pants could be just plain, but I do not think it’s detrimental to the design.

[FinsUp1214]

In all honesty, this is darn near perfect. You took the best parts of multiple eras and blended them together very, very well. I also love the new blue and the Denver flag inspiration on the sleeves. Everything is working so well together here.

 

The only critique I have is very minor: I’d swap the colors on the blue pants stripe to white/orange/white to match the helmet. Other than that, I really can’t see anything else I’d change. Fantastic job!

[VYRU5]

10/10 !!! These are amazing.

[nuordr]

On 8/19/2022 at 3:12 PM, KG_grfx said:

Thanks for the feedback, that was something I went back and fourth on myself. I debated just leaving the pants plain without any striping at all, but it looked like it needed something more, and same goes for the helmet. It felt blasphemous to remove some kind of stripe from a Broncos helmet, so I thought the classic stripe looked best, but I definitely get your point. 

Definitely leave the stripes as plain pants would make this beautiful set become a quick failure. 

[KG_grfx]

On 8/20/2022 at 4:14 AM, FinsUp1214 said:

In all honesty, this is darn near perfect. You took the best parts of multiple eras and blended them together very, very well. I also love the new blue and the Denver flag inspiration on the sleeves. Everything is working so well together here.

 

The only critique I have is very minor: I’d swap the colors on the blue pants stripe to white/orange/white to match the helmet. Other than that, I really can’t see anything else I’d change. Fantastic job!

Thanks so much for the feedback! Thats actually a really solid critique, I agree it would fit really well with the helmet and would be a lot more seamless for the all blue uniform.  

[Silver_Star]

HOLY :censored:

[linkboy]

1 hour ago, Silver_Star said:

HOLY :censored:

 

Right. 

 

This is one of the best custom uniforms I've ever seen. 

[KG_grfx]

11 hours ago, linkboy said:

 

Right. 

 

This is one of the best custom uniforms I've ever seen. 

 

Wow. Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate all the feedback so far. 

[timberwolf]

I really like this concept. I also like how the shoulder stripes tie into the Colorado Avalanche, who play just across the river. A nice way to represent the city and bring a unified feel to the various teams around Denver.

 

Excellent work all around. Especially since I consider the current Bronco threads some of the worst in the NFL.

[PERRIN]

On 8/18/2022 at 2:41 PM, KG_grfx said:

I saw this over on Instagram, absolutely love it. Perfectly balances modern and classic elements, the colors are perfect, all around one of the best Broncos concepts I've ever seen. Is there any chance you'd be willing to share where you got the templates for the 3 primary uniforms?  

[KG_grfx]

43 minutes ago, PERRIN said:

I saw this over on Instagram, absolutely love it. Perfectly balances modern and classic elements, the colors are perfect, all around one of the best Broncos concepts I've ever seen. Is there any chance you'd be willing to share where you got the templates for the 3 primary uniforms?  

Thanks so much! And I actually made them myself, took a lot of time but it was worth it. They're taken from old photo shoots from the Rams and Lions new uniform reveals. 

[WideRight]

This is a really solid concept.  Love the sleeve treatment.  Wondering if it would be possible to have some element of the mountain shape incorporated into the helmet or pant stripe.  Not sure.  You would not want to go too far with it, but maybe something like the chevron that Wisconsin added to their plain helmet and pant stripes. 

[Lights Out]

This is really nice. Only suggestion I would make is flipping the colors of the white jersey's sleeve stripes.

[_RH_]

Very cool!  Personally I prefer the 90s blue.  I was curious how the pants may look without the traditional stripes, instead using the city flag pattern:

 

I think that looks pretty cool, and would eliminate any chance of "leotard" looks. (I played with that shade of blue for awhile; still not sure if it's quite right - every old picture looks a little different!)