Rivalry Jersies Released

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I'm a big fan of the Cards' Rivalries jerseys. Great Arizona desert + copper theme, well executed - and the speckles are completely unique to the NFL and appropriate, especially after the recent haboob! "The Arizona Cardinals Rivalries Collection is a testament to a team and a fanbase with a resilience like no other, and the harsh land they call home."

The Rams' Rivalries jerseys are super lame. "The Los Angeles Rams Rivalries Collection is inspired by a city full of ambition and a fanbase that puts in work when no one’s watching." :rolleyes: So the jerseys and helmets are black with yellow horns and numbers, with blue only showing up on the shoulder patches.

The 49ers' Rivalries jerseys have kinda cool old style numbers, but again just went with a black background. "The San Francisco 49ers Rivalries Collection lets the legacy shine through with exclusive retro design details and gold accents." Meh.

As much as I hate to admit it, the Seahawks did the best job with their Rivalries jerseys. Great colors, some cool details, and a kinda retro helmet. "The exclusive High Decibel Zone design represents the Northwest noise levels that send opponents’ seasons south and the Seahawks soaring."

While I'm at it, might as well review the AFC East Rivalries jerseys...

The Bills' icy white Rivalries jerseys are an appropriate theme, well executed but kinda boring. "The Buffalo Bills Rivalries Collection features heritage accents that honor a long history of leaving bitter rivals frozen in their tracks."

The Dolphins' Rivalries jerseys are embarasingly bad. Another boring black jersey, unsuited for the south Florida heat and humidity. "The Miami Dolphins Rivalries Collection is designed as an homage to the relentless swagger of the apex predator and a team that hunts in dark waters." :lol:

The Patriots' Rivalries jerseys have some nice details, and why not try a unique new shade of blue? "The New England Patriots Rivalries Collection is inspired by harsh elements, historic runs, and a fandom that’s been handed down for generations."

I have similar thoughts about the Jets' Rivalries jerseys - some nice details and a new unique shade of green. "From the heights of NYC’s iconic skyline to the textures of the city streets that bring the team and their fans together, the grit of Gotham is on full display."

Overall, I'd rank them:
Seahawks
Cardinals
Patriots
Jets
Bills
49ers
Dolphins
Rams
I kinda like them all...each have their own pros and cons...
But that Buffalo Bills Icy White is fantastic
 

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the AZ Shoulder badge
Copper highlights

Meh:

the spots. I think a digcam spotted pattern ( Desert Storm homage) would have made the look
Same. I wonder what it would have looked like if the base was the copper color vs just having the copper accents, or if the base color was a little bit darker sand shade and they ditched the speckles? Although the comment tying it back to dust storms/haboobs does ring true and makes me appreciate it a bit more.
 

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something I noticed...Rams, Niners, and Cardinals...all three debut their rivalries jerseys against the Seahawks.....
would have been nice to have at least one reveal their new digs against us
 

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I wonder what it would have looked like if the base was the copper color vs just having the copper accents, or if the base color was a little bit darker sand shade and they ditched the speckles? Although the comment tying it back to dust storms/haboobs does ring true and makes me appreciate it a bit more.
I'd be interested to see the jerseys with the same smaller flecks that are on the helmet, as opposed to the big splotches. But I'm good with it as-is.
 

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I kinda like them all...each have their own pros and cons...
But that Buffalo Bills Icy White is fantastic
Actually kinda annoyed by Buffalo’s jerseys bc:

1. They look amazing lol
2. They basically ripped our beautiful white on white away jerseys
3. How are you supposed to see them when it’s snowing in NY lol
 
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