Over the past two posts, we've seen some classy uni entries from NFL teams (i.e. Steelers, Bills, and some others) as well as some dreadful ones (Bengals, I'm looking at you). When looking at the AFC South, there is not much respect for the traditional football designs. Quite frankly, the Colts are the only team whose jerseys have (and probably will) stand the test of time.
Indianapolis Colts
Home - A great set all around. The stripes on the sleeves are timeless, as well as the simple white-on-blue throughout. The piping is solid, and while I wish they would force the players to wear striped socks, not all do. I loved the Steelers' home jerseys, but docked them points for not using block numbers. The Colts go with the block numerals, so I'll give them a perfect score for this one. Score: 5/5
Away - While I'm not nuts about white-on-white for the jersey and pants, the Colts still show that simple can work. Score: 3.5/5
Helmet - While the logo is simple and plain, it still goes very well with both home and away jerseys. As we've seen before (and as we'll see again), less change in a helmet design usually means a very nice overall package. Score: 4.5/5
Final score: 13/15
Tennessee Titans
Home - I know a lot of teams wear blue as a primary color in the NFL (the Patriots, Bills, Colts, Texans, Chargers, Broncos, Giants, Cowboys, Lions, Bears, Panthers, and Rams all have a blue uni). However, do the Titans find it necessary to use two shades of blue on the same shirt? Another bone I have to pick with the Titans is the number font. While it is different, I don't think it enhances the jersey one bit. In fact, I think certain numbers can be hard to read when watching them on TV. They wanted their own identity when they moved from Houston in the late 90's, but they would've been better served if they had stuck with the Houston Oilers color scheme. Score: 2/5
Away - Slightly better, but the goofy number font is still there. What bothers me with this one is the blue shoulder yoke. I'm sure it was added to break up the white-on-white, but this is where stripes come in handy (just look at the Colts' away unis). Score: 2.5/5
Helmet - Technically, the logo is supposed to be a flaming shield. However, it looks like a comet to me. While I don't think it's much of an improvement, the secondary sword logo may work better. Score: 2/5
Final score: 6.5/15
Jacksonville Jaguars
Home - I'm not nuts about the load of black. However, the teal that the Jags wore from 1995-2011 wan't much better either. They needed to break up the black, so they went with double piping (teal and white) that runs from the collar to mid-torso, then wraps around to the back. It doesn't add much, and the piping on the pants does nothing either. Score: 2/5
Away - Better, but not by much. I think I may like these simply because I think the white top looks nicer than their black one. Score: 2.5/5
Helmet - The logo is average and not inspiring, much like the history of the franchise. To me, the head looks a bit oddly shaped -- I wonder if their secondary logo would be better on the helmet (just like the Titans). Score: 2.5/5
FInal score: 7/15
Houston Texans
Home - The overall design is much more pleasing than the Titans and Jaguars. My main issue with this uni combo is the pants. I think they would look much better wearing white pants, but the blue will suffice for now (the piping is nice, I will admit). I'm also not nuts about the numerical font nor the red on the shoulders (remember, sometimes plain is better). Score: 2.5/5
Away - Better than the home, only because of the white-on-blue. The splash of blue on the shoulders works a little better here because it is on white. Score: 3/5
Helmet - This may be the most average of helmets/logos in the league. When they play a team like the Titans, for example, the helmet looks spiffy. When they play a team like the Colts or Steelers, though, it looks bland. Score: 2.5/5
Final score: 8/15
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