The NFL uniform conversation is always buzzing, and Greg Seher, a recurring contributor known for his keen eye for sports aesthetics, has once again stepped into the arena. Following his detailed concept series for the AFC and NFC divisions, Greg now turns his attention to the NFC West, offering a blend of tweaks and overhauls for each team’s look. While his insights cover all four teams in the division, the proposed changes for the Los Angeles Rams are particularly noteworthy, especially for fans who remember the team’s St. Louis era.
NFC West Uniform Overhaul: Focusing on the Rams
Greg’s overarching uniform philosophy for the NFL leans towards simplicity and tradition. He advocates for standard dark home and white away uniforms, supplemented by dark and white throwback options for each team, to be worn annually on Thanksgiving Day. For certain teams, “fauxback” exceptions would replace true throwbacks where necessary. He also expresses a dislike for large, college-style chest wordmarks, favoring smaller wordmarks placed below the collar – a detail he incorporates into all his concepts. Finally, Greg proposes removing logos from the back collar of jerseys.
Within the NFC West, the Los Angeles Rams concept stands out due to its nostalgic nod to the team’s recent past. Greg states, “I like their navy and gold design from the St Louis days, but think the bright blue and yellow works better than navy and gold, so swap the colors and I think it’s a great look.” This suggests a potential return to a color scheme reminiscent of the St. Louis Rams, but updated with a brighter, more contemporary feel using bright blue and yellow instead of navy and gold. This color swap is intended to revitalize the Rams’ visual identity while retaining a connection to a successful period in the franchise’s history.
For alternate looks, Greg proposes tapping into the Rams’ rich uniform heritage. He suggests the “1951 championship season yellow throwback with navy helmet” as a strong option, offering a vibrant and historically significant alternate. Additionally, the “1960s white horn design” is mentioned as another compelling throwback possibility. These choices indicate a desire to celebrate the Rams’ long and storied past by incorporating classic uniform elements into the modern era.
Quick Looks at the Rest of the NFC West
While the Rams concept centers around a significant color palette shift, the other NFC West teams receive more subtle adjustments:
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Greg opts for a “simple and traditional” approach for the Cardinals, drawing inspiration from the stripe pattern of their St. Louis era white jerseys. He pairs this with a custom number font. Their white throwback concept revisits the 1996 design featuring the Arizona flag, while the dark throwback is a modernized adaptation of the 1925 championship season uniforms, similar to their 75th-anniversary throwbacks. Image alt text: Concept rendering of Arizona Cardinals new uniform design featuring St. Louis era stripes and custom number font.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
The 49ers’ tweaks are minimal, primarily involving switching to a red facemask and restoring stripes to the socks. For throwbacks, Greg suggests utilizing their current fauxback design but pairing it with a plain gold helmet, referencing the 1955 uniforms which had a plain red helmet. Image alt text: San Francisco 49ers uniform concept with red facemask and sock stripes, updating a classic football look.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
For the Seahawks, Greg proposes moving away from the all-navy look and introducing gray pants to be worn with both dark and light jerseys. He advocates for emphasizing the bright green color in the logo and uniforms and streamlining the design by removing “weird stripes” and asymmetrical wordmarks, aiming for a more traditional and balanced aesthetic. Throwback options include the classic blue and silver design from the 1980s and 1990s, and their 2013 championship season uniforms.
Final Thoughts
Greg Seher’s NFC West uniform concepts offer a range of approaches, from subtle refinements to more significant changes like the Rams’ potential color shift. His emphasis on tradition, combined with modern updates, provides a compelling vision for each team’s on-field appearance. The Rams concept, in particular, raises interesting questions about embracing past aesthetics while forging a new identity in Los Angeles. What do you think of these proposed uniform changes for the NFC West, especially the potential “Rams New Uniforms”?
