Lions new logo

[moklerman]

http://www.freep.com/article/20090324/SPORTS01/90324049/New+Lions+logo+apparently+leaked

DANA POINT, Calif. -- Did the Lions’ new logo leak out because of a toy truck?
For a while now, the Lions have played coy about plans to tweak their logo and uniform. Lions president Tom Lewand has refused to confirm or deny speculation the team will unveil the new stuff before the draft in April.



But a toy truck for sale on nflshop.com appeared to show a new font for the word “Lions” and a new logo -- with some alterations to make the cat look a little meaner.


And after people noticed Tuesday and started blogging about it, the truck disappeared from the site, suspiciously.
Shown a picture of the logo, general manager Martin Mayhew said he had never seen it before.


“My glasses are a little dirty,” he said, “so I might not be able to see it.”
Lions spokesman Bill Keenist’s only comment was this: “We understand and genuinely appreciate the incredible interest surrounding this issue from both the fans and the media.”


The new logo includes details of an eye, teeth and a mane. The word "Lions" on the truck is in a different, less-blocky font than usual, too.

 

[moklerman]

I like it. Much like the Cardinals' subtle modernization, it keeps the traditional feel with a meaner look.

 

[PoolBoy]

i guess its the right time to do it...

 

[Divide Et Impera]

Geez. I would have thought they would have gone with something like this:

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[CardinalsFan11]

I'm sure this will take the attention away from all the Lion's problems

 

[lauraw]

I think the changes to the logo and the font change are SLICK! Not too much. I'm on the lion's bandwagon for 4 wins this year..

 

[lauraw]

make that 3 wins and a tie with philly..

 

[moklerman]

I think the Lions are going to push 8 wins in 2009. It's hard to argue with 0-16 but they have made a lot of good moves this offseason and the NFC North isn't the toughest division in football. And this prediction is before anything with Cutler happens. If he winds up in Detroit, I think 8 wins should be expected.

Firing Millen and Marinelli and trading Kitna and Williams is the biggest addition by subtraction in many years in the NFL. Schwartz will bring a toughness to that defense and Calvin Johnson is a beast already on offense. Kevin Jones is solid and as bad as the team seems with that dubious record, KJ still had a 4.1 ypc and almost 1,000 yards.

They also got rid of Orlovsky and although Daunte Culpepper V5.0 isn't the answer, I think they're a solid QB away from being just fine. Not a playoff team per se, but they won't be a bottom feeder in 2009 for sure.

 

[Mulli]

I think the Lions are going to push 8 wins in 2009. It's hard to argue with 0-16 but they have made a lot of good moves this offseason and the NFC North isn't the toughest division in football. And this prediction is before anything with Cutler happens. If he winds up in Detroit, I think 8 wins should be expected.

Firing Millen and Marinelli and trading Kitna and Williams is the biggest addition by subtraction in many years in the NFL. Schwartz will bring a toughness to that defense and Calvin Johnson is a beast already on offense. Kevin Jones is solid and as bad as the team seems with that dubious record, KJ still had a 4.1 ypc and almost 1,000 yards.

They also got rid of Orlovsky and although Daunte Culpepper V5.0 isn't the answer, I think they're a solid QB away from being just fine. Not a playoff team per se, but they won't be a bottom feeder in 2009 for sure.

wager...

 

[moklerman]

wager...

What do you want to wager? A$FN are probably meaningless to a guy with $500,000+. I think they'll get 7 wins with Culpepper, 8+ with Cutler.

 

[Metcalf Rules]

make that 3 wins and a tie with philly..

That depends on if McNabb is qb'ing the Eagles.

 

[gamebird98]

I like the old style....but then again I am old school. I miss the days of the word "Bengals" on the side of their helmets....I like thoe old stuff...guess it brings me back to my childhood days.

 

[Vermont Maverick]

I like it. Much like the Cardinals' subtle modernization, it keeps the traditional feel with a meaner look.

The Arizona Cardinals - Superbowl participants, and trend setters. I never thought I'd see the day....

 

[Mulli]

What do you want to wager? A$FN are probably meaningless to a guy with $500,000+. I think they'll get 7 wins with Culpepper, 8+ with Cutler.

I will take under seven wins. Winner picks the losers avatar for a month.

 

[Pariah]

Like the logo, don't care for the font.

 

[Mulli]

The "splash" thing in the background is unfortunate.

 

[jaguarpaw81]

The "splash" thing in the background is unfortunate.

That's their guts getting squished out while they're being trampled by opposing teams.

 

[Dr. Jones]

The "splash" thing in the background is unfortunate.

It's Zubaz pants all over again!!!

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[Dr. Jones]

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[Dr. Jones]

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[TruColor]

That "splash" is just part of the background of the toy truck graphic where this stuff was unfortunately leaked.

It's NOT part of the uniform or helmet, or anything else.

I've had the Lions' new official graphics for over a month now...I REALLY like what they're doing.

(Wait'll you see the Jaguars' new unis...they're...different.)

 

[Mulli]

Awesome!

 

[Mulli]

That "splash" is just part of the background of the toy truck graphic where this stuff was unfortunately leaked.

It's NOT part of the uniform or helmet, or anything else.

I've had the Lions' new official graphics for over a month now...I REALLY like what they're doing.

(Wait'll you see the Jaguars' new unis...they're...different.)

Where is the link to your site?

 

[TruColor]

Where is the link to your site?

www.ssur.org.

But...I'm not about to post these confidential graphics anywhere (!).