NJ29 Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I was just wondering if maybe we would be switching back to white cleats, because I saw Carson, Rudi and Chad, among others, wearing white cleats at the mini camp.However, iNFL rules state that uniforms can only be changed every 5 years. I'm not sure if a change in the color of cleats would be considered a uniform change. I don't know why the change would be made, but I was just wondering. :player: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 chad wears his orange ones and gets find for it every week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I hope not! I doubt the white cleats go too well with orange and black. Besides, it's a fashion "faux pas" to wear white shoes after labor day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Speaking of uniform change... I really liked the new uni's this year, but have to say that I am still waiting for the helmet change. I get the feeling that most people feel strongly about this one way or the other (either love 'em or hate 'em). I don't think they really look too intimidating. On the other hand, I really don't want to see that cheesy 'B' on the side of our helmets either.I had friends in high school that refered to girls with good bodies but ugly faces as "Bengals", because of the helmets. Any thoughts on if there was a change, what we could change to, or should we just go with those stripes, and not worry that they don't look too fierce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Bengals changing their helmets would make me cry,they are perfect and suit the team well.Perfect uniforms imoHelmetsCurrentJerseyPrimary:orangesecondary:blackPantsPrimary:blacksecondary:orange(line with black stripes)(more or less their alt uniform with orangecleets/gloves)Away UniformHelmets(white with black stripes) JerseysPrimary:whitesecondary blackPantsPrimary:whitesecondary:black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Speaking of uniform change... I really liked the new uni's this year, but have to say that I am still waiting for the helmet change. I get the feeling that most people feel strongly about this one way or the other (either love 'em or hate 'em). Love 'em. Besides, how else are you going to portray the tiger? With it's picture on the side? Now we're no different than the Lions, Jags, and Panthers as far as big cats go! Besides the Bears (a "C") and the Colts (a horseshoe), Cincinnati is the only team with an animal mascot that doesn't simply slap it's picture on the side of the helmet and call it good! Look at all the "critters:"Falcons-Falcon on the side.Broncos-head on the side.Cardinals-head on the side.Dolphins-Flipper on the side.Eagles-head on the side.Bills-Buffalo on the side.Seahawks-head on the side.Ravens-rat on the side.Of course the "Non-critters" ain't much different:Patriots-head on the side.Vikings-head on the side.Raiders-head on the side.The Bengals helmets are unique. I hope they NEVER change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonf45uk Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 gotta keep the helmets- they're the most distinctive in the nfl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Aye bengals by far have the best helmets in the NFL...Ilike the whole idea of stripes being our logo (though alot people hated the B with stripes) I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 The helmets...in a word ... kick ass! I can't believe that anyone wants to change these -- they're the most original helmets in the league. As for your high school buddies -- that's random. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboy40 Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 the helmets are a must. people either think the bengals have the best uni's or the worst. i think they are the best uni's in all of sports, besides the celtics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybren Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I like the stripes, but I wish the orange was a more 'naturalistic' shade. What would be really cool would be a more yellow-orange on the top fading into white on the sides, so that it looked like an actual tiger. Then again, that might be a little much. In the end, if they change them at all, they should go with plain, jet black with an orange number on the back. Black jerseys, black pants, black helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I like the stripes, but I wish the orange was a more 'naturalistic' shade. What would be really cool would be a more yellow-orange on the top fading into white on the sides, so that it looked like an actual tiger. Then again, that might be a little much. In the end, if they change them at all, they should go with plain, jet black with an orange number on the back. Black jerseys, black pants, black helmets. Yeah, your right! The dark orange is usually found on the kittens, but it lightens a little as they get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalindian Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Why don't they wear synthetic tiger fur? That would be sweet, and it would be as close to looking like a Bengal without actually wearing a tiger skin (cuz that would be wrong).Or have 11 tigers just play....that would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybren Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Why don't they wear synthetic tiger fur? As long as they don't have tails. Because that would just be silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Why don't they wear synthetic tiger fur? That would be sweet, and it would be as close to looking like a Bengal without actually wearing a tiger skin (cuz that would be wrong).Or have 11 tigers just play....that would be awesome. Maybe Terry Tate here can shed a little light on this furry issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Why don't they wear synthetic tiger fur? That would be sweet, and it would be as close to looking like a Bengal without actually wearing a tiger skin (cuz that would be wrong).Or have 11 tigers just play....that would be awesome.Maybe Terry Tate here can shed a little light on this furry issue! Those Tigger suits keep you REAL warm in the winter.(Good thing I didn't have to pee..... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Besides the Bears (a "C") and the Colts (a horseshoe), Cincinnati is the only team with an animal mascot that doesn't simply slap it's picture on the side of the helmet and call it good! Uhhhh, how about the Rams? Moving on, some time ago there was an NFL Network interview with Marvin Lewis from his office that offered a look at what I think is the most likely change in helmet design. Featured prominently on the bookcase behind Lewis was a Bengal helmet design that many fans have screamed for. Specifically, the current design with the colors reversed. Orange stripes on a black background. The only other change I noticed was the stripes appeared to be slightly wider than the current version. Lewis wasn't asked about the helmet during the interview but said months later that no changes in helmet design were coming. However, I've seen proof that at least one alternative has been considered and in my opinion it was both shockingly new and firmly grounded in tradition. Thus, a perfect change if change is truly desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 "Uhhhh, how about the Rams? "Their also unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Besides the Bears (a "C") and the Colts (a horseshoe), Cincinnati is the only team with an animal mascot that doesn't simply slap it's picture on the side of the helmet and call it good!Uhhhh, how about the Rams? Moving on, some time ago there was an NFL Network interview with Marvin Lewis from his office that offered a look at what I think is the most likely change in helmet design. Featured prominently on the bookcase behind Lewis was a Bengal helmet design that many fans have screamed for. Specifically, the current design with the colors reversed. Orange stripes on a black background. The only other change I noticed was the stripes appeared to be slightly wider than the current version. Lewis wasn't asked about the helmet during the interview but said months later that no changes in helmet design were coming. However, I've seen proof that at least one alternative has been considered and in my opinion it was both shockingly new and firmly grounded in tradition. Thus, a perfect change if change is truly desired. Though I think orange stripes would look intresting I really don't like it Looks to halloween for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I like the Eagles helmets, just the wings, rather than a birds head. Maybe the Bengals can go with a tiger's ears on the side of their helmets. that would be seriously intimidating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I like the Eagles helmets, just the wings, rather than a birds head. Maybe the Bengals can go with a tiger's ears on the side of their helmets. that would be seriously intimidating! I think that would be seriously corny.Then again, what I'm visualizing in my head is probably completely different than what you're picturing.Maybe you can design a graphic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Or have 11 tigers just play....that would be awesome. The ironic thing about Tigers is that they are solitary creatures.Quite the fitting name for a team sport, dontcha think?They'd just as likely end up fighting each other than the opposing team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 i was joking about the tiger's ears helmet. Maybe I should have put a smiley face next to it to be more clear. Frankly, I can't think of anything more gay than ears on the side of a helmet. Maybe a kitten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimington over Marino Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 i loved the old block BENGALS on the side but now I want to keep the Orange and Black. I like the white pants better. Stay with Black Jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 We called them Butter Faces - "Everything looked good, Butter face 25 years and it still makes me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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