There’s been chatter that the NFL could scrap the one-shell rule as early as 2021. If you were hoping for a red helmet, don’t worry. Due to the NFL’s current “one-shell” rule, the throwback helmet will also be in matte black, which is really the only change to their throwback uniform they’ve been wearing for years. The helmets will be the same for every uniform combination, with the exception of the throwback uniform. Personally, I would’ve preferred the black facemask remain, but to each their own. No silver appears on the uniforms, which in my opinion, cause the facemask to stick out like a sore thumb. The only real silver aside from the facemask, is represented in the logo. The Falcons apparently took a few ideas from the old Tampa Bay Buccaneers creativity playbook (which they have since canned) by enlarging the helmet logo by 30% and using a silver (chrome) facemask. I know the head coach is! During this tough time for so many, we hope this new look gives our fans something to look forward to.” - Dan Quinn Not only will the players be happy, but I think our fans will be happy. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to see this look come together. The numbers are much bigger and the wordmark “ATL” appear on the chest, obviously to honor the city of Atlanta.įor those that were wondering, the Falcons logo will remain the same with no changes made to it.

As Falcons fans know, the team has generally only had three looks for the past several years: Red/White, White/White and the throwbacks which will remain. The first thing that popped out to me with the overall uniform set is the combinations. “Time and again, we’ve heard you ask for new uniforms over the years, and in the spirit of our core values, we’ve listened to you and responded with what I know will be an exciting new era of Falcons football.” – Arthur Blank

I wanted to take the time to break down the uniforms and decipher why certain decisions were made, and possibly what they represent. Outside opinion is less mixed, with UniWatch summing up the strength of the reaction.

The fanbase seems very split on their opinion of them, and personally I find myself in the group who doesn’t like them. After being leaked on Tuesday, the Atlanta Falcons made the decision to forego waiting till April 14 to debut the new uniforms, and unveiled them on Wednesday afternoon.

Casino uniforms offensive