NFL
LEAK GATE: LIONS SHOW OFF NEW UNIFORMS AFTER THEY WERE LEAKED
Who Leaked the Uniforms? Was it an inside job or did Tom Brady and Bill Belichick Do The Leaking?
Apr 18, 2024
The unveiling of new uniforms by an NFL team is a sacred ritual that is often performed in the hope that the new uniforms will somehow improve the team's performance on the field.
Font changes, color modifications, and new alternative helmets and uniforms have become normal for most teams every couple of years. Ultimately, uniform releases provide some buzz for the teams, the media, and the fans heading into the summer months of baseball.
LEAK GATE:
Like many new uniform unveilings, Detroit's latest uniforms surfaced on social media well before the official release.
Who leaked the photos early?
Was it an inside job, marketing stunt, did Jared Goff do it, or did Tom Brady and Bill Belichick do it? I’m sure Roger Goodell would love another opportunity to pin the blame on the Patriots for something.
“Goodell claims that the NFL is now in possession of audio from a Tom Brady and Bill Belichick Zoom call when they allegedly hatched the plan to leak those new Detroit Lions uniforms.”
All joking aside, once the new uniforms found their way to the wild, the Lions quickly did the right thing and started having fun with the leak. Who better to blame for the leak than their starting quarterback, Jared Goff?
The uniforms themselves are actually pretty sharp, although they aren't drastically different from the team's previous designs, which, for most NFL purist, adds to their appeal.
The return of the black uniforms is a notable change. They were last seen in 2017 but will now return as an alternate option. The Motor City Muscle black uniforms actually look fantastic, and I especially appreciate the alternative helmet.
SO, WHO LEAKED THE UNIFORMS?
According to Justin Rogers of the Detroit News, the leak occurred due to a premature online ad promoting the new jerseys. The official unveiling was scheduled for Thursday night, but the jerseys made an early appearance on Thursday morning.
Sorry, Roger, you'll have to find another reason to go after Brady and Belichick!
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