Red Helmets Returning (Maybe...Someday...C'mon NFL); Black End Zones Remaining

[Lethal]

Good news all around!  Red helmets sound like they should be making a return and the black end zones, while the groundscrew hates maintaining it...it does look cool!

https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2021/4/8/22373958/falcons-red-helmets-will-return-while-black-end-zones-will-remain-at-mercedes-benz-stadium

Falcons red helmets will eventually return while black end zones will remain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

We learned a lot about the cosmetic side of the Falcons on the most recent episode of ‘The Falcoholic Live’

By Evan Birchfield@EvanBirchfield  Apr 8, 2021, 4:00pm EDT 

 

 

 

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As a kid growing up in the 90s, one of my greatest memories was attending my first Atlanta Falcons game in 1996 when I was 6 years old. My dad, a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan, took me hoping that I would join him on the purple side, but I was drawn to the black uniforms of the Falcons. I’ve been a fan ever since but the memory I have for my first exposure to the team remains. Even more, I loved the black endzones the Falcons used through much of the 90s, before switching to a natural grass background for much of the 2000s. I can close my eyes and still visualize that Falcons 90s endzone look.

In 2020, both the black jerseys and black endzones returned as a norm for the Falcons. Although most of us weren’t permitted to see them in person due to the pandemic, on television I thought both popped on the screen and gave the team a unique lok. On Wednesday night, Brett Jewkes, who is the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of AMB Group, appeared on The Falcholic Live to provide the group with insight into the inner workings of the team. That includes the end zones and some tantalizing thoughts about the team’s helmets.

Since 2013, the NFL has had the infamous “one-helmet” rule in place, limiting most teams from wearing throwbacks and mandating that team’s use the same helmet through the entire season. The Falcons were one of the lucky few who could still have a throwback uniform due to their old black helmet/logo combination, but it also prevented them from using red helmets, which they donned from 1966 until 1990 and also used during the 2012 season.

 

I think most people know that there’s an NFL rule on single helmets right now. There has been talk in the last couple years that is going to be amended. Without breaking any news tonight, I can tell you that the day that happens — the red helmet is pretty darn popular, not just outside our building.

“We actually, when we did the uniforms, we looked at a couple schematics, just to see what it would look like with the new uniforms — there’s some pretty cool ones. There’s some stuff locked in a safe somewhere that, if we ever got a green light, I can tell you that there’s a lot of people who have an interest in the red helmet — and I’m one.

Jewkes went on to hint that he’d like to see the red helmet in the style of the current matte helmet, which would look amazing. It would also be the first time we’d see the more modern Falcons logo on a red helmet. They could be paired with the team’s new gradient “Rise Up” uniforms which debuted during the 2020 season against the Detroit Lions.

As mentioned above, the black endzones returned during the 2020 season which have received high praise from the fan base. It certainly takes extra work from the stadium operations team, but it is definitely worth it thanks to the look.

I’ll tell you this, the operations team at the stadium does not love the black endzones. They love how they look, but they are pretty hard to change over and clean up. Particularly when we have to do all of those quick turns — like if we have a soccer game the next day or a convention is coming in there. It takes a little longer to get that black off but guess what, it’s not going away I can promise you that. Everybody loved it.

The man himself said it; if you enjoy the black endzones, like I do, you’ll be happy to hear that they are here to stay. They honestly just add such a element to the field that stands out compared to what some other teams have.We had a blast with Brett Jewkes on The Falcholic Live where we discussed everything from team owner Arthur Blank to Bruce Springsteen. Jewkes also gave us a deep dive into the uniforms, which took three years to create. We can’t wait to have him back on the show again in the future, and if you haven’t already, be sure to give it a watch.

[Lethal]

My favorite look!

[KRUNKuno]

too bad the current unis were designed by the activewear section at Marshall's

[Lethal]

6 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said:

I hope it's not just the retro Falcon on the red helmets?  

Sounds like it'd be the new logo but man I love the throwback bird, you don't?

Jewkes went on to hint that he’d like to see the red helmet in the style of the current matte helmet, which would look amazing. It would also be the first time we’d see the more modern Falcons logo on a red helmet. 

[dirtybirds233]

5 minutes ago, WhenFalconsWin said:

I hope it's not just the retro Falcon on the red helmets?  

Article says the hope would be for matte red with the current logo

[Lethal]

5 minutes ago, KRUNKuno said:

too bad the current unis were designed by the activewear section at Marshall's

[Ergo Proxy]

Can’t wait.

[MattM12]

10 minutes ago, athell said:

My favorite look!

The best throwbacks we’ve ever had. What an iconic photo too, by the way. 
 

shows you how long it’s been since #2 had iconic play at DE and RB at the same time...

 

(ok, free and vb were above average for a time.)

[dapanch420]

The black new unis are fire reminds of something old school.

[Lethal]

Just now, MattM12 said:

The best throwbacks we’ve ever had. What an iconic photo too, by the way. 
 

shows you how long it’s been since #2 had iconic play at DE and RB at the same time...

 

(ok, free and vb were above average for a time.)

VB was smoke and mirrors and Free flew too close to the sun lol, nah your observation is spot on.

[hjerry]

Proper title should be 

Red helmets might return someday if the NFL every changes the rules again

[Lethal]

1 minute ago, hjerry said:

Proper title should be 

Red helmets might return someday if the NFL every changes the rules again

Updated it for ya...

[Herr Doktor]

Honestly, I'd love to see red jerseys and black pants.

[dirtybirds233]

1 hour ago, athell said:

My favorite look!

Ryan has aged 20 years in the last 10. 

Whatever happened to Turner? Once he was cut after 2012, he straight up disappeared.

[Lethal]

1 minute ago, dirtybirds233 said:

Ryan has aged 20 years in the last 10. 

Whatever happened to Turner? Once he was cut after 2012, he straight up disappeared.

Dealing with no defensive help, no oline and no run game will do that to a man lol

Yeah Turner retired.  Those tires went bald!

[hjerry]

What I always think of when I see those throwbacks

 

[dirtybirds233]

1 minute ago, hjerry said:

What I always think of when I see those throwbacks

 

One of those rare occurrences where the defense balled out and the offense couldn't put them away (though we still won)

[ROMERO]

1 hour ago, athell said:

My favorite look!

I will forever love this uniform! 

[FalconFanSince1969]

Does it really matter what color the end zones are if nobody sees them?

[octoslash]

1 hour ago, FalconFanSince1969 said:

Does it really matter what color the end zones are if nobody sees them?

😟

[Jesus]

Fix the end zones. The ATL is fine but the Atlanta Falcons on the sides is amateur hour. Put the bird there instead.

 

[Red Bandana]

I wish our throwback jerseys were our permanent jerseys tbh