Changes expected in Cleveland

[The_Admiral]

There are actually people here who think its a good idea to change the Indians to brown and red too. It's not their team so why would they care about traditions? and why would a team, bought by an owner with UT connections, get rid of orange?? Where is the contrast in copper and brown? That would be an awfully drab combination.

As one of those people, I'll say that the difference is that the Browns have one of the most striking color combinations in the league whereas the Indians have been artlessly vacillating between red and navy--sometimes in the same uniform set--for years while so many other teams have carved out effective and unique uses of the palette.

[Dexter Morgan]

I have a crazy idea, change the uniform and the name.

[UnclearInitial]

Actually, I would like to see what the Browns uniform would look like if they changed the orange to rust.

[Lights Out]

There are actually people here who think its a good idea to change the Indians to brown and red too. It's not their team so why would they care about traditions?

There are a lot of teams in the MLB that need to change from the boring, generic navy/red color scheme, not just the Indians. That color scheme is beyond overused and doesn't even look that great. Brown and red would be unique and appealing. Plus they could sell that color scheme as a mix of the Browns (brown) and the Cavs and Ohio State (red).

[OfficialBailey7]

Here is "What I would do". I sort of threw this together, so focus more on the design then quality.

[crashcarson15]

There are actually people here who think its a good idea to change the Indians to brown and red too. It's not their team so why would they care about traditions?

There are a lot of teams in the MLB that need to change from the boring, generic navy/red color scheme, not just the Indians. That color scheme is beyond overused and doesn't even look that great. Brown and red would be unique and appealing. Plus they could sell that color scheme as a mix of the Browns (brown) and the Cavs and Ohio State (red).

Yes, except for that fact that the Indians have been wearing navy blue for all 112 years of their existence and red continuously since 1933 (not to mention as early as 1904).

[Glover]

Here is "What I would do". I sort of threw this together, so focus more on the design then quality.

I actually like this a lot. Only change I'd make is brown numbers on the helmet instead of orange. As much as I love the plain orange helmets, I wouldn't complain if they adopted this look.

Edit: Forgot to mention that the all white uniform for this would look phenomenal.

[Buster]

Big changes happening already!

Ford sponsorship added to the practice jerseys!

How fitting they chose Ford, the most unreliable car company. Guess this year the Browns will be Found On Road Dead.

Ford has been one of the most reliable car makes for years. They've even beaten Toyota in some JD Power Reliability studies. Pay attention.

[The_Admiral]

There are actually people here who think its a good idea to change the Indians to brown and red too. It's not their team so why would they care about traditions?

There are a lot of teams in the MLB that need to change from the boring, generic navy/red color scheme, not just the Indians. That color scheme is beyond overused and doesn't even look that great. Brown and red would be unique and appealing. Plus they could sell that color scheme as a mix of the Browns (brown) and the Cavs and Ohio State (red).

Yes, except for that fact that the Indians have been wearing navy blue for all 112 years of their existence and red continuously since 1933 (not to mention as early as 1904).

That may be so, but they're kind of the weak link among navy/red teams. They've gone through a succession of generic uniforms, they keep muddling their identity further and further, and half the world seems to hate their logo (I don't!). I just don't think they're untouchable. It's a shame they couldn't have been brown and red from the start.

[Gothamite]

Big changes happening already!

Ford sponsorship added to the practice jerseys!

How fitting they chose Ford, the most unreliable car company. Guess this year the Browns will be Found On Road Dead.

Ford has been one of the most reliable car makes for years. They've even beaten Toyota in some JD Power Reliability studies. Pay attention.

But... but... we learned that joke in fourth grade! How could it not be accurate?

[ksupilot]

Here is "What I would do". I sort of threw this together, so focus more on the design then quality.

Put Brown numbers on the helmet and I like it. Though I'd like this more of a pseudo- one game throwback to the original white helmet uniforms. There's just no way I could realistically see the Browns in anything but an orange helmet.

[BBTV]

Actually, I would like to see what the Browns uniform would look like if they changed the orange to rust.

Make this happen.

[nuordr]

Big changes happening already!

Ford sponsorship added to the practice jerseys!

How fitting they chose Ford, the most unreliable car company. Guess this year the Browns will be Found On Road Dead.

Ford has been one of the most reliable car makes for years. They've even beaten Toyota in some JD Power Reliability studies. Pay attention.

But out of all the car companies, Ford has the highest number of recalled cars ever, this includes any recall in history.

[guest23]

Actually, I would like to see what the Browns uniform would look like if they changed the orange to rust.

Make this happen.

always thought that color would be perfect for the bengals' helmets

[Lights Out]

There are actually people here who think its a good idea to change the Indians to brown and red too. It's not their team so why would they care about traditions?

There are a lot of teams in the MLB that need to change from the boring, generic navy/red color scheme, not just the Indians. That color scheme is beyond overused and doesn't even look that great. Brown and red would be unique and appealing. Plus they could sell that color scheme as a mix of the Browns (brown) and the Cavs and Ohio State (red).

Yes, except for that fact that the Indians have been wearing navy blue for all 112 years of their existence and red continuously since 1933 (not to mention as early as 1904).

So? The Red Sox have worn navy/red forever as well, but I'd still like to see them change to red/green.

[AndrewPF]

this thread is going to get chaotic. let me help it get started: identity is great as it is, no major changes needed. B/ball logo is great and orange pants suck

It is so gonna be Clevejacked.

You can't Clevejack something that's about the Browns to begin with.

[IceCap]

You can. Once you start with the whole "IF YOU'RE NOT FROM CLEVELAND YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND" stuff you've crossed into Clevejacking.

[andrewharrington]

Actually, I would like to see what the Browns uniform would look like if they changed the orange to rust.

Make this happen.

Duracell? Old Taylor Made? I think Harley ran into this issue with their 105th anniversary bike. It's a great color, but the Browns would surely become known as the 'coppertops' wearing helmets like that. I fear it might also diminish some of the contrast and visual impact their uniform has.

[ksupilot]

Actually, I would like to see what the Browns uniform would look like if they changed the orange to rust.

Make this happen.

I had an old vending machine sized helmet that had the browns helmet that color. Much more metallic.

[The Imperfect]

Here is "What I would do". I sort of threw this together, so focus more on the design then quality.

I just don't see how this is any better than what they have? That new helmet would be the laughing stock of the league.