Atlanta Falcons new uniforms already need to be fixed, and here’s how
By John Buhler
2. Color Rush is fine, but don’t let the red monster out of Flowery Branch
It’s a thing now, so we just have to accept it for what it is. To help get more people to watch seemingly meaningless division games on Thursday Night Football, Color Rush was introduced many moons ago. Rarely would teams pull it off well, but man, was it great to see one most glorious botch job after another? Fortunately, Atlanta is all set to take on Color Rush now.
If the Dirty Birds want to go Power Rangers with all-white or all-black in a cringe-worthy primetime stage, be our guest. However, let’s not ever let the red-to-black gradient threads see the light of day. These are uniforms you wear at home and don’t leave the house wearing. You look like the freaking Jacksonville Jaguars with this two-toned crapola. Don’t be Jacksonville.
In fact, there is only one caveat to this new uniform ban. The Falcons can wear these uniforms only when they play the Jaguars. Even though they play in opposite conferences, Atlanta and Jacksonville play each other annually in the final preseason game. Proximity and playing in the other conference is a huge reason for this. Wear those ghastly threads when no one is watching.
If when the Falcons and Jaguars meet again during the regular season four years from now, put on your Thursday Night’s best and have at it. Push those god awful monstrosities like there is no tomorrow. If all the proceeds go to charity, that would be wonderful. At least something positive can come out of it. Kevin Garnett had a point when he told the late Craig Sager to burn his suit.