The anticipation is palpable. The guessing by fans all over social media has reached a crescendo that teeters on the brink of insanity, and with it all we are just two days away from officially finding out what new uniform the Jets will adorn in 2019.
On Tuesday night, the New York Jets revealed another short clip teasing the upcoming reveal, this time with comedian and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star JB Smoove on center stage.
Like the previous video that featured only a silhouette of Leonard Williams in the new uniform, the clip opens in a dark, smoke-filled room with Smoove sitting on a stool. We then hear Smoove say "Everybody's got a story to tell," before the lights turn on showing Smoove in a slick grey/silver suit with a kelly green tie, white shirt, and dark grey fedora.
Is this a hint at the potential uniform color combination?
Many people on Twitter think so, and the guessing has been pretty insane.
So let's take the guessing to face value.
We have heard for months that the Jets will go back to a lighter green, one that is comparable to the kelly green look of the 1980s and 1990s. The Jets have subtly used a "lighter green" in their sideline banners, promotions, website and color rush uniforms. So we are clearly in store for a return to the color full time. But how will grey and black play a role?
Many believe the Jets will roll out a black jersey on Thursday night, but is there a chance the new helmet will be a dark color as well? A black or dark grey Jets helmet would certainly be stirring, and maybe even divisive for some die hards. But it would make some sense. If the Jets pattern their uniform after military fighter pilots, a dark helmet would make a lot of sense. And honestly it would go with the times in the NFL. The Jaguars, Ravens have dark helmets that are widely popular. Two decades ago, the Buccaneers switched from a white helmet to a dark copper or pewter colored helmet that has been incredibly poplar as well. Even the Titans switched from a white helmet to a deep navy.
Then again, the Jets could keep to tradition and roll out a kelley green or white helmet, which will please a lot fans who don't want too drastic a change.
Who knows? The truth is everyone is guessing at this point. Unless someone sneaks a photo of the uniform before Thursday night, the Jets have done a tremendous job keeping this under wraps. The Jaguars and Titans had leaks flying all over the place last year before their reveal. By the time Tennessee and Jacksonville unveiled the uniforms, we pretty much knew what we were getting. With the Jets, we have no idea. And that makes this announcement all the more intriguing.
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