So, the Browns made a big thing of their new logo, announcing the unveiling and claiming that it was symbolic of new fortunes for the long-suffering franchise, and their fans.
Instead, the new logo and helmet really did not look all that different than before.
The helmet has a different shade of orange, and now features brown face masks. Nothing enormous or all-encompassing, however.
The new logo is a picture of the face of a bulldog in brown, on an orange background. Below is the name "Browns" in brown lettering.
Many fans expressed their disapproval, suggesting that the team made a big thing out of almost nothing, and that this was, in fact, just the most recent disappointment in a long line of disappointments that the franchise has provided for their fans.
New uniforms for the Browns are set to be launched in April, with no word as to how much the uniforms will change or not.
We'll see what happens. But please take a look at my article on the Guardian Liberty Voice on the subject, by following the link below. Also, I included links to other articles that helped me write the article about the new logo for Cleveland.
Browns Reveal New Logo to Mixed Reaction
Cleveland Browns unveil new logos 254 By Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer Published: Feb. 24, 2015
Browns tweak helmet color, logos By Jeremy Fowler, February 24, 2015:
Cleveland Browns unveil new logo that's just as boring as before Yes. That's a new logo. No, seriously. It is. By: CHRIS CHASE, February 24, 2015:
What if the Cleveland Browns redesigned every NFL team's logo? By James Dator, Feb 24, 2015
Browns Unveil New Team Logo, Mocking Ensues By Dan Carson , Trending Lead Writer Feb 24, 2015
In their defense though, if they'd gone with anything significantly different from their signature look, there would undoubtedly have been a hostile backlash amongst Browns fans. Remember when the NY Islanders and Detroit Pistons changed their jerseys? Who could forget the infamous "fish sticks guy", or in the Pistons' case the butt-ugly teal with yellow, red, and black trim?
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In the case of the Browns though, I'm reminded of a cartoon, with the punch line essentially pointing out that what seems like a major difference to one person can seem laughably trivial to another: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/1f/41/46/1f414650900e60aa3f0b75afab8f945c.jpg
Personally, I prefer minimal changes to their uniforms, which look fine to me. They are the only team in the NFL that wears brown, rather surprisingly, and one of the few where orange is a very prominent color. They have a tradition with their uniforms dating back to the 40's, with championships, and I suspect that their uniforms have not been the problem there in recent decades. Rather, it's the quality of play, or lack thereof. Focus on that, getting a better product on the field, instead of trying to change the image and other superficial things. I really would like the Browns to be good. How great would it be to see them in the Super Bowl someday?
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