Getting league approval for anything in the NFL seems like the most tedious task known to man.
Simply put, there’s so much red tape, “T’s” that need to be crossed, and “I’s” that must be dotted to get even the most mundane asks pushed through. Which is why the league green-lighting what would otherwise be a blip on our radar regarding helmets for throwback uniforms is a big friggin’ deal:
NFL approved alternate helmets today for teams wearing throwback uniforms starting in 2022, per league sources. This opens the door to the defending world-champion Bucs wearing the old white helmets with the orange swashbuckling Buccaneer as early as 2022.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 24, 2021
Here is the memo: https://t.co/rBlXYEoazC pic.twitter.com/DF6ulvTjD3
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 24, 2021
This should open some doors for some fashion-forward throwback looks. Think of the Buccaneers creamsicle orange looks. Or the Eagles’ Kelly green fits. Denver going old school with orange tops and blue helmets with the big orange “D” and a Broncos logo in the middle would be dope. Same for the Patriots and their 1980s red jerseys with Pat the Patriot on the helmet. All in all, I’m digging the potential.
Yes, even for the Bears.
Because even though Chicago’s football team has stuck with its classic look for decades, this could open up a return to this look:
It’s been a while since the Bears were seen rocking the white-on-white look. And it’s been even longer since they’ve done so while wearing helmets with the white “C” on them. The Bears did bring back the white “C” helmet during their centennial celebration season. As an added bonus, they won that game against the Giants. Who am I to argue with a 1.000 winning percentage?
So … is there a throwback look you’d like to see the Bears bring back? I’m sure there is something I’m looking past right now…