Grading the Lions New Alternate Helmet Design

The time has come! And the Detroit Lions new alternate helmet design has been revealed.

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So what do we think? I’ll start.

I’m into it. Though our signature Honolulu Blue wasn’t my top color choice, (I was hoping for a

shiny silver vintage look), the throwback logo was part of what I envisioned and I can see why they went

with it. The team blue plays nicely in the background of the retro logo and will add a POP of color to the

field. As for the logo itself: YES! In a league constantly updating and innovating, it’s nice to look back and

honor teams past.

My favorite element? The chrome but ALSO matte look finish. Style points!

Overall, the helmet combines the new and the old for a solid look. I’ve got to admit, I am a little

disheartened because this helmet would’ve looked dope with my favorite uni combo: white jerseys, blue

pants. But alas, they’ll likely bring the (needed, in my humble opinion) pizazz to the color rush uniforms

too.

Let’s hope the Lions’ season mirrors the new helmet’s vibe: out with the old (SOL), in with the

new (MCDC’s knee biting super team!). My final grade: “A-“. What say you, One Pride?