number81 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I know its not huge news, but I was hoping we might get rid of one of the NFL's most horrible looks, via superstition; in other words, that they might abandon this uniform combo since Palmer got injured wearing it in the playoffs last year.*sigh*btw - I used to think Randy Cross was the worst color analyst, hands down, but Theismann is giving him a run for his money. Here are a couple of gems, from the first quarter..."This is the worst start, for a quarterback I've ever seen." - Ever, Joe? Really? A preseason game?"(Palmer) has to feel so comfortable right now." - Right Joe, nothing says comfortable like playing your first game after a career threatening injury... http://anyonebutdetroit.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no97 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 "(Palmer) has to feel so comfortable right now." - Right Joe, nothing says comfortable like playing your first game after a career threatening injury... In general, I agree with you, and I think Theismann is a tool. However, I have to agree that Palmer looks totaly comfortable tonight. Look at his numbers as I write this:9-14 140 yds, 3 TD'sEven when he's been knocked down, he's sprung right back up, and gotten right back into the play. I don't think you can ask for any more from him. Rip on Theismann all you want, but this isn't one of those cases...Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The Bengals black-on-black unis have enough color balance to not irritate me too much. There are definitely worse examples of monochrome sets used. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaftDu Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 now here the question about the black on blackdo you guys like the orange or black socksi like the black socks, very slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybatt Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 ugghhh... the white side panels look even worse in this scheme... I'm all for halloween colors.. but blech!!another observation.. with more teams in the league now in black cleats rather than white... the pack looks very out of place for such a storied franchise... the white boot look is terrible... bring back the five-stripe "sleeves".. and for the love of God adopt black cleats...nybatt"ny football giants unis... simplistic excellence" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFriedRice Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 This isn't the look they wore when he went down. They wore the black socks then. They have orange socks tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFriedRice Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The Bengals black-on-black unis have enough color balance to not irritate me too much. There are definitely worse examples of monochrome sets used. Exactly. I don't like the white stripe, but if you look at the uniform as a whole, it's very balanced. On the top you have mostly black and a chunk of orange with black stripes.That transistions into white and stripes down the side of the black jersey.You then change back to the chunk of orange with black stripes set against a black background on their pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 We all know what happened next................ BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The only worse uni than the Bengals' black on black is the Cardinals' red on red. That is absolutely hideous. Pics from their game with the Jets, with the Jets in green pants, will actually hurt your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Off topic (sue me!) but the Bengals end-zone backdrop has to be the coolest in the NFL. They did a really nice job with that. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 We all know what happened next................ Yeah - the Steelers won the Super Bowl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Poncho Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 We all know what happened next................ Yeah - the Steelers won the Super Bowl... Yeah - the Steelers won* the Super Bowl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflava Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 That white side panel is just AWFUL, and it's really glaring when they wear the uni-tard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The black sox with the black pants are HORRIBLE. They should just burn the black sox altogether so they aren't tempted to ever wear them... the orange sox would work with any of their looks.By the way... this just in... Favre just threw another interpection. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 What gets me is that the Bengals used to have some nice unis.No longer. And Theismann is a complete tool. How he landed the plum MNF gig is beyond ALL comprehension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflava Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Yep, there was nothing wrong with these at all. Solid football uniform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpnation Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Do you think the players feel silly suiting up for each game? Esp when they play a classic uni team like the Packers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Jim Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Did anyone notice that the three front stripes on Palmer's helmet were pushed too far toward the front of the helmet? They weren't spaced out properly. No big deal, I don't guess, but it was a bit distracting. You'd think the equipment manager or whoever would've stuck enough of these things on to have it down perfectly.I don't have a photo handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Do you think the players feel silly suiting up for each game? Esp when they play a classic uni team like the Packers.. I'm sure they felt silly beating up on a classic team like the Packers. Fact is the members of this board tend to favor designs that are outdated and out of sync with the public at large. My guess is that many players love these modern designs. As long as they are not effeminate, they're indifferent to specific changes. The only old school look focused on by players is black cleats, an homage to the greats of the past.As for the public at large favoring the newer designs, they're right. Uniform designs aren't for the hard-core sports fan. They'll buy team apparel regardless of specific colors or designs used. It's for the casual fan, where color and design is the make or break in selling merchandise. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Yep, there was nothing wrong with these at all. Solid football uniform... On both sides of the ball. Don't like the Jets in white/green or (gag) green/green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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