"We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically"

[BigBucs]

Leaked gloves and shoes.

Nike NFL Uniforms: Why Adrian Peterson and NFL Stars May Change Numbers

<p>Nike is going to change the way the <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/nfl">NFL</a> looks. Reebok has been running NFL uniforms and fan gear for the past 10 years, but now one of the world's most popular leagues is getting a makeover.</p> <p>A Nike makeover.</p> <p><div class="article-image ">

Nike Pro Combat 2011 Uniforms

We've seen Nike's foray into the college realm with their latest product line: Nike Pro Combat.

The uniforms have been met with mixed reviews—mostly separated by an age barrier—so it will be interesting to see how far Nike is willing to go.

Nike president Charlie Denson gave us some insight into that, telling CNBC's Darren Rovell:

We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically, just like we've done with the college programs, using new thinking and the greatest technology available. The NFL program hasn't had the same type of advancement in recent years.

But uniforms, logos and color schemes are not the only things that can change.

As Pro Football Talk puts it, we could see a number of superstars changing numbers before next season:

In past years, a player-initiated number change would have been met with a requirement that the player refund Reebok for the existing inventory of jerseys with the number he wants to abandon. With the new Nike jerseys coming soon, there’s a chance that it will be open season for the shifting of numbers.

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson has already flirted with the idea of changing his number:

<img alt="Screenshot2012-01-24at10" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/313/207/ScreenShot2012-01-24at10.13.36AM_original.png?1327418984" />
</div></p> <p>And he's already testing out <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/AdrianPeterson/status/160596260598980608">new numbers</a>:</p> <p><div class="article-image image-upload block-level">
<img alt="Screenshot2012-01-24at10" src="http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/313/208/ScreenShot2012-01-24at10.12.44AM_original.png?1327418998" />

A star of Peterson's magnitude would have had to pay Reebok a lot of money to refund existing jerseys.

With the switch to Nike, players will have the opportunity to explore new options for the number that represents their name and may be able to do so without any additional fee.

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You can be sure that Peterson isn't the only player intrigued by this opportunity should it legitimately exist.

With new uniforms on the way and potentially new numbers for superstars, NFL fans will have to be patient with their jersey and fan gear purchases going forward.

With Nike now in charge, we can definitely expect some wild and exciting uniforms. Don't be surprised if it comes with number changes as well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ian-peterson-and-nfl-stars-may-change-numbers

 

[MrBill]

Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The NFL needs to reign in Nike soon.

 

[BigBucs]

I wish....

 

[RyanLeaf16]

I wish....

Those look very cool. If anything, I wouldn't want to completely re-brand the organizations image, but, I would like to incorporate more of the old orange into the color scheme.

 

[f16harm]

For the love of God, Goodell, don't let Nike turn NFL uniforms into a fucking circus wardrobe.

 

[BigBucs]

FWIW, only things that are official are those gloves and shoes. The uni's are just fan concepts.

Those look very cool. If anything, I wouldn't want to completely re-brand the organizations image, but, I would like to incorporate more of the old orange into the color scheme.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

FWIW, only things that are official are those gloves and shoes. The uni's are just fan concepts.

The first option looks nice. The others...meh...

 

[EmpireWF]

Oh I thought there was something new. That's just stuff from two months ago.

 

[BigBucs]

1st Bucs one I posted is new and they are from over a year ago :lesmug:

@RL, yea the other 3 sucks but thats because they are so plain.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

1st Bucs one I posted is new and they are from over a year ago :lesmug:

@RL, yea the other 3 sucks but thats because they are so plain.

Yeah, it's almost like they just slapped an old top/bottom combo together.

 

[Tengo Juego]

I wish....

The number(s) look great, and matches their current font. The sleeves, and just the way the model wears the uniform in this template make them look so ugly. But most of the time, they're just ugly, period.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Hopefully this begins and ends with those stupid gloves, but unfortunately i'm just trying to fool myself.

Nike and Adidas can collectively die in a fire for what they are doing to uniforms.

Please stay the fuck away from MLB.

 

[NAHSTE]

Hopefully this begins and ends with those stupid gloves, but unfortunately i'm just trying to fool myself.

Nike and Adidas can collectively die in a fire for what they are doing to uniforms.

Please stay the fuck away from MLB.

Not your thing?

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Oh boy. Maybe they can just full blown NBA the league and have 5 alternate jerseys per team along with 2 versions of each throwback...then we can allow alternate jersyes...oh and make sure October all the schemes have some pink in it for titty charity . Maybe players can change numbers every season so year by year we have no idea what a game will look like on any given week.

 

[ram29jackson]

dont worry about it..the NFL knows their fan base isnt a bunch of high school kids who think anything is cool..there wont be any drastic funky changes for maybe 25 of the teams for years to come

 

[JBregz]

A bunch of players are going to hold their hands like in the glove pictures above as celebrations now I bet.

 

[Rudi]

Im nervous to see these new uniforms I aint gunna lie...I hope they don't fuck them up.

 

[Aso]

Yeah those jerseys look pretty terrible. Every single last one of them.

 

[trojan49er]

they best not touch the niners uni

 

[KNUBB]

Too stuck on your ways. I'd welcome any change. It can be refreshing to see some change.