38 replies to this topic

[RedMosquito22]

Why would the Eagles choose o not take advantage of a lighter, better fitting and quicker drying uniform like almost everyone else.  I understand the Raiders not doing it because they always make mistakes but come on.  I know some teams chose not to use the new collar, but to avoid using the new technology is mind boggling.

I just don't understand the rationale behind not going with it.

[Machine]

Have you extensively tested both technologies in question?

[RPeeteRules]

What did the Eagles say was the rationale behind not going with it that you saw?

[RedMosquito22]

I haven't heard any response from the team yet.  It is the same exact uniform with the nike logo replacing the Reebok.

29 of the 32 teams decided that the new uniforms were a step above the older uniform.  This has nothing to do with design but with performance and fit.  Everyone says they feel great, yet the Eagles feel the old way is better.

I mean why wouldn't they want a better fitting, quicker drying, more breathable uniform.  It doesn't make any sense at all why they wouldn't.

[KOJO]

I don't know if this is applicable in this situation, but you do know they are smarter than everyone else.

[f_dallas]

It's a weird little quirk, for sure.  I don't think the new "technology" will make much of a difference, but I also don't see how better stretching, venting, and weight could hurt.

[RedMosquito22]

KOJO, on 04 April 2012 - 10:23 AM, said:

I don't know if this is applicable in this situation, but you do know they are smarter than everyone else.

I never thought of that.  hahahahaha  They know more than people who are paid to develop the best uniform technology available.  hahahahahahaha

The best part is that they will charge people the same amount for official jersey's that the other teams put out even though they probably get these older ones cheaper.

Anyone see what's going on here?  They are going to make more money on this old jersey style(because it's probably cheaper) even though the players don't get to be as comfortable as everyone else they are playing.

[RedMosquito22]

f_dallas, on 04 April 2012 - 10:27 AM, said:

It's a weird little quirk, for sure.  I don't think the new "technology" will make much of a difference, but I also don't see how better stretching, venting, and weight could hurt.

I mean why would you want your players to be as comfortable as possible?  hahahahahaha

[Hank_TheBody_Fraley]

The new Nike fabric is only available in Kelly Green...

[RPeeteRules]

The other teams not using the technology include the Raiders, Panthers, Falcons, and Packers.

[RedMosquito22]

Hank_TheBody_Fraley, on 04 April 2012 - 10:33 AM, said:

The new Nike fabric is only available in Kelly Green...

That doesn't make any sense.  They can make any color they want.

[jsp4`8]

Because it will be easier for other teams to be flagged for holding.

[CaliEagle]

"We are fine at jerseys"--Andy Reid

[RedMosquito22]

Still no really good reasons to not use it.  I wish we could just get an answer from someone who would know

[VaBeach_Eagle]

Maybe because they see that Nike is just hyping things by calling it "technology" and they won't play their silly little games.

[HazletonEagle]

RedMosquito22, on 04 April 2012 - 01:20 PM, said:

That doesn't make any sense.  They can make any color they want.

Nope.
Patriots and Panthers no longer have silver pants. Nike couldnt make them. And Nike also couldnt match our midnight green. A few teams didnt switch fabrics, but the eagles are the only one that they listed color match issues for. Here is a link.  http://www.uni-watch.com/

[Tomahoochi]

HazletonEagle, on 05 April 2012 - 08:01 AM, said:

Nope.
Patriots and Panthers no longer have silver pants. Nike couldnt make them. And Nike also couldnt match our midnight green. A few teams didnt switch fabrics, but the eagles are the only one that they listed color match issues for. Here is a link.  http://www.uni-watch.com/

Thanks for the link. That says it all.

I'm sure if they did change a thread accusing them of changing only to sell more jerseys would have popped up.

[AllHailDawk]

These "new technologies" sound like the nonsense they used to put on baseball gloves.  "Ed-U-Cated Heel"  "Cresent Web" etc.  companies will constantly come up with "new tech," they're trying to sell products.

Would these jerseys make jackson faster or cole stronger? no...

[BLEED_EAGLES_GREEN]

I am sure if we find the new tech actually helps then we will look into changing to the new tech until then let the other teams be the guinea pigs this season.

[Hank_TheBody_Fraley]

AllHailDawk, on 05 April 2012 - 11:13 AM, said:

These "new technologies" sound like the nonsense they used to put on baseball gloves.  "Ed-U-Cated Heel"  "Cresent Web" etc.  companies will constantly come up with "new tech," they're trying to sell products.

Would these jerseys make jackson faster or cole stronger? no...

The new fabric is cotton...it breathes better...

[BIGPHILLY]

RedMosquito22, on 04 April 2012 - 01:20 PM, said:

That doesn't make any sense.  They can make any color they want.

* Do you really exist?

[evilwaldo]

RedMosquito22, on 04 April 2012 - 09:55 AM, said:

Why would the Eagles choose o not take advantage of a lighter, better fitting and quicker drying uniform like almost everyone else.  I understand the Raiders not doing it because they always make mistakes but come on.  I know some teams chose not to use the new collar, but to avoid using the new technology is mind boggling.

I just don't understand the rationale behind not going with it.

...and just how does the new technology improve performance.

[evilwaldo]

Just throwing this out there since there was a problem matching the color......

Have the Eagles considered switching to plaid.

[eaglepride]

They haven't decided the best way to market it yet or they need to clear out inventories of the old stuff. They don't want to have to discount the old uni's.

[RedMosquito22]

evilwaldo, on 06 April 2012 - 02:11 AM, said:

...and just how does the new technology improve performance.

• Flywire Technology: eliminates layers, reduces weight, and provides lockdown fit
  
• Zoned Mesh Ventilation: cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation
  
• Zoned Strength: high tenacity, stretch material for light weight lockdown strength
  
• Mobility Cut: 4-way stretch, hydrophobic materials helps increase range of motion, wet or dry
  
• Stretch Twill Numbers: 4-way stretch even on numbering system
  
• Deflex Padding: lightweight, flexible impact protection incorporated directly into the pant
  
• Aluminum D-Ring Belt: aircraft-grade D-ring belt reduces weight

[RedMosquito22]

eaglepride, on 06 April 2012 - 10:28 AM, said:

They haven't decided the best way to market it yet or they need to clear out inventories of the old stuff. They don't want to have to discount the old uni's.

They already are discounted.  Reebok replica jerseys are now $25 down from $85.  They aren't even selling the Reebok "official Jerseys anymore.

[RedMosquito22]

evilwaldo, on 06 April 2012 - 02:19 AM, said:

Just throwing this out there since there was a problem matching the color......

Have the Eagles considered switching to plaid.

I'd rather they just switch back to Kelly Green.

[evilwaldo]

RedMosquito22, on 06 April 2012 - 12:31 PM, said:

• Flywire Technology: eliminates layers, reduces weight, and provides lockdown fit
  
• Zoned Mesh Ventilation: cooling zones for optimal thermoregulation
  
• Zoned Strength: high tenacity, stretch material for light weight lockdown strength
  
• Mobility Cut: 4-way stretch, hydrophobic materials helps increase range of motion, wet or dry
  
• Stretch Twill Numbers: 4-way stretch even on numbering system
  
• Deflex Padding: lightweight, flexible impact protection incorporated directly into the pant
  
• Aluminum D-Ring Belt: aircraft-grade D-ring belt reduces weight

Love the adjective use.  LOCKDOWN fit and LOCKDOWN strength.

[badmeetsevil]

Did Costanza develop the new jerseys?

[mjkvol]

VaBeach_Eagle, on 05 April 2012 - 12:32 AM, said:

Maybe because they see that Nike is just hyping things by calling it "technology" and they won't play their silly little games.

Yeah!     The Eagles braintrust isn't about to sacrifice their high minded principles by playing "silly little games" with technology most of the league has seen as an improvement.

Besides, as KOJO said earlier, who knows better about anything than the NovaCare Geniuses.