Who Is Going To Be In A New Uniform Next Year

Everyone!

With all the talk regarding Peyton, Free Agency and the Draft, one over looked event just got promoted in the media and is sure to grab fans attention.

Nike is set to unveil their new uniforms for the NFL April 3^rd.  Mark your calendars now!

Will this be over-hyped?  

Yes, but not as much as the price tag.  Nike paid $1.1 billion for the rights to be the league’s exclusive provider of on-field apparel for the next 5 years.

In contrast, Adidas (Reebok) whose contract is expiring,  paid the league a reported $250 million 10 years ago.

So, what can we expect?  Well I don’t expect it to be too radical, as in Oregon Duck Radical, especially since many teams are so concerned about brand and image.  But here are some things that one might expect from the new line. 

Innovation:

–          Nike’s “Flywire” stabilization technology

–          Breathable Chain Maile Mesh fabric

 

Stylized helmets

–          Newberg-based Hydra Graphics

 

Accessorize

–          Nike stylized gloves, base-layer apparel, footwear, and socks