You’re the Worst power rankings: NFL uniforms in 2015
4. Cleveland Browns – General edition
Some people really like the Cleveland Browns’ uniforms. In fact, it was a point of controversy in the office that these were even included. Good thing those schleps aren’t writing this article because they obviously have no sense of style.
The best thing you can say about Cleveland’s uniforms is that they are the personification of life imitating art. A s–t team wearing s–t colored jerseys. There’s something artistic, really poetic, about that, right? Hell, this might be the first time that Cleveland has been associated with anything resembling art since Harvey Pekar passed away.
But back to the jerseys. Cleveland should be forced to play all their games in the mud, because that’s where these trash heaps belong. Shoot, it might even give them a competitive advantage – camouflage!
Get rid of the lettering on the front. You’re Cleveland. We know. The iconic helmets and complete lack of competency give it away.
Toss all the alternate uniforms in the garbage can, pour gasoline over the top and light the sucker aflame. Dumb things down. Go back to the 1980s scheme with the wide stripes on the shoulders and no lettering. While we’re here, let’s get a little weird: remove names from the backs of jerseys – a la Penn State. Give yourself a real defining characteristic (you know, other than rebooting with a new coach and quarterback every two seasons). – JB
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