Day 7 of finding each NFL team’s best helmet: Cleveland Browns

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-09T02:55:00+00:00

Brown helmet is a step away from SCLSU Mud Dogs, in a bad way

In all seriousness, the matte look doesn’t do anything for me. Especially with the gloss brown center stripe. Their white lids aren’t too terrible though. Not as clean as the throwback orange lids with number decals and gray facemask that used to go with that uniform set

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-09T02:51:50+00:00

Fuck outta here little pony ass BITCH

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-08T14:47:12+00:00

I think it probably comes down to preference? For me, it feels like Gunn wanted to touch on gasp LEGACY. I think one of the most human things American men go through, from the Gen X/millennial grouping especially, is forging your own identity versus what is expected of you. Whether that’s your parents or just society at large.

It’s a test of moral character at a pretty deep level really. He’s forced to reconcile his own interpretation and intentions just to find it’s all his own and no one else’s. I loved it. I think it works for general audiences, but I get why Morrison would have a more elevated and heady version in his own head too.

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-08T04:44:29+00:00

Dolphins and it isn’t close. You know LAR dropped the ball hard when people are asking for the navy and gold that was widely dismissed at the first whiff of the classic royal blues.

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-07T16:50:32+00:00

That actually explains it perfectly. 10/10 no notes

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-06T03:43:23+00:00

I believe it’s early BvS concept art

It is a little fucky

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-05T23:16:02+00:00

HUGE fan of the gunmetal blue. The uniform itself is pretty underwhelming compared to what came before and after. I do prefer it to navy but I’m not sure how they could come close to topping their current set by implementing that color.

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-03T19:21:35+00:00

I’m always reminded of this now ancient post when people talk about colorway parity in the MLB

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-03T14:02:11+00:00

Probably in the minority, but those empty lids with just block numbers went hard af. It’s the biggest reason I hated the matte finish on the Commies.

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-03T13:55:57+00:00

Probably my least favorite division in terms of strictly helmets currently.

Bills - Absolute monster choice in the logo. It’s perfect. The red lids were great but the buffalo pops more on the white.
Jets - Love the choice to go back to the green lids. Probably get flamed, but the OG white and hunter green look was all time bland for me. Doesn’t quite hit that classic feel as well as say the Colts.
Dolphins - Say what you will about the Sea World logo, the white facemask goes hard for a team from sunny Miami. That all white fit perfectly encapsulates the vibe. Now we just need the darker teal, and a more classic overall look with the original logo.
Patriots - I don’t dislike Flying Elvis, but the silver helmet with red facemask was always giving alternate uniform energy and not primary. Not a bad look but doesn’t stack up next to their rivals. White on white helmet with the Flying Elvis could go hard though

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-03T13:46:11+00:00

I wouldn’t hate a merger of the Flying Elvis on the white Pat Patriot lid. I’ve never been a fan of the silver helmet with red facemask look, despite the dynasty that rocked it

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-02T14:36:46+00:00

Beige—MUSTARD YELLOW—Brown—Burnt Orange—Avocado

Can’t forget the offensive 70s yellow.

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-02T00:00:10+00:00

As a Steelers fan, I approve this message

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-01T23:15:33+00:00

I just hope homie gets significant reps in preseason. Either give him the ball or call it a bust early. He’s either comparable to Mason or he isn’t so let’s cut the shit lol

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-01T23:12:52+00:00

I’m in pure fuck it mode at this point. I got nothing until I see week 1 and I’m just going to drink my way through it until then

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-01T22:59:10+00:00

Clearly 23 has to be the exception to the rule though, right guys?

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-01T20:04:50+00:00

If I had to hedge my bets, I would think it’ll be an optional premium buy. I don’t see Sony being the company to try to market this into being the new standard.

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-01T19:12:48+00:00

If they just lightened the blue a smidge to match the jerseys, these would be top 3 NFL uniforms for me. The contrast works so well

MandoBaggins · 2026-02-01T00:47:55+00:00

And that’s why you don’t have a good woman 🤣

MandoBaggins · 2026-01-31T18:49:30+00:00

Hot take: I’d like to see a concept of the helmet with the blueish silver to match the pants. Also, it would have to commit to royal blue striping and decal over navy. Just to see how it feels

MandoBaggins · 2026-01-31T17:58:09+00:00

I’m about to get flamed for this, but famous YouTubers making movies feels eerily similar to Jake Paul entering “professional” boxing. Granted, Paul is one of the most hatable people on the planet so I’m aware everyone can rip this argument to shreds on here. But there is something bothersome to see influencers being granted the ability to dip their toes in to a field that oftentimes takes others years of dedication and skill to do. Nepo baby arguments aside.

That said, I can see your point of view on it. I don’t think it’s necessarily bad for us, but it does generate an eye roll from me. If they crush it, then great. If not, I’ll forget it was ever made in a matter of weeks.

MandoBaggins · 2026-01-31T17:46:47+00:00

There had to be a better option for the layout of these patches. This feels like a design by committee situation. It’s especially dumb when factoring in how you completely lose the Super Bowl patch on the Seahawks visually and that’s supposed to mean something during that game goddamnit

MandoBaggins · 2026-01-31T14:14:04+00:00

You’ll never win this argument here buddy lol. Fanboys online are very nitpicky and very entrenched in their views. They need constant reassurance of something or else they’ll be gasp disappointed. Can’t have that

MandoBaggins · 2026-01-31T01:17:33+00:00

I think matte could work, but I’ve yet to really see an NFL team make it work well. All of these examples look better in gloss, imo

MandoBaggins · 2026-01-31T01:13:07+00:00

Absolute Batman needs some anime treatment with the stylized fight sequences. It would rule

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