They are just beautiful.
The Denver Broncos will wear their 1977 uniforms for the first time on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. This is by far the team’s most popular design, with many fans asking for it to become the Broncos’ main uniform.
Denver players seem to agree with that sentiment, including star cornerback Pat Surtain.
“It’s a shame I can only wear it twice this year,” Sartain said last week. βI wish I could wear it more often.β
Thirteen is not alone.
“I think this is the coolest uniform we have, so I hope we get to wear it more often,” wide receiver Devaughn Vere said. “I like that color.”
Tight end Adam Trautman added: who knows? that’s nice. β
Below is a sample of reactions to the uniforms from fans and critics on Twitter/X.
.@Broncos Looking for past threadsπ₯π₯
πΊ: #LVvsDEN β Broadcast at 4:05pm ET on FOX
π±: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/dtZa7XDZVp
β NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024
Best uniform in the leagueπ₯ pic.twitter.com/5KeT7Dbslr
β DNVR Sports (@DNVR_Sports) October 6, 2024
Arguably the best throwback in all of football pic.twitter.com/kdCSLVinkK
β Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) October 6, 2024
The Orange Crush throwback is back. pic.twitter.com/Mu8loI4iD0
β NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) October 6, 2024
of #Broncos The 1977 uniforms are the best threads ever…
And if you don’t like them, you’re probably a fan of one of the other three teams in the AFC West.
the #raiders A week in the Mile High City!#LFG #BroncosCountry https://t.co/tshYOVBhMB
β Luke Patterson (@LukePattersonLP) October 4, 2024
Best uniform in Denver. Great class, well done @Broncos https://t.co/BOIs16OqGb
β Dali Lama (@DaliRama71) October 2, 2024
The uniform the Broncos should wear. https://t.co/LCdIH5HZ6n
β Brett from LA (@ItsBrettFromLA) October 4, 2024
For us old-school, die-hard Denver Broncos fans, this uniform has a much different feel, meaning, and tradition. Once considered a dusty “old cow town in the mountains”, these uniforms were the beginning of what would become a premier championship city. ππ½ππππππππππ https://t.co/F6fanoOyJx
β MBwon303 (@BwonMf) October 4, 2024
Even if the intentions were good, the Broncos’ front office really missed it by not listening to the fans and using these as permanent uniforms. @Broncos https://t.co/2P9M9lyYdD
β Jason Mowry (@jmowry11) October 3, 2024
@Broncos This has to be my full-time home uniform!! https://t.co/Jb9f3inqCm
β Scott Urbach (@urbs2332) October 3, 2024
At what point will we really realize that the best way forward was to go back and use retro as a full-time uniform? https://t.co/18VtBFKCJB
β Justin Yates (@ytsjustin) October 3, 2024
No matter what happens today, the Broncos’ uniforms will be perfect. pic.twitter.com/2MkEgwYt21
β ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) October 6, 2024
Once this becomes a permanent uniform in a few years, the Broncos will have the best uniforms in the league. https://t.co/ho5vFXDCkh
β Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) October 6, 2024
Who got in and how? @Broncos Wouldn’t management look at these and think this is our best look and should be permanent? https://t.co/TXjL5xK4En
β Johnny Lombardi (@jlombarditv) October 6, 2024
These are required for all games. https://t.co/NekyDOmfFj
β Denver Dunn (@DorkDraft) October 6, 2024
The fact that these are not our permanent uniforms is amazing https://t.co/U0hgoKH3KF
β Javelinjoe (@Javelinjoe) October 6, 2024
Keep the nostalgic look forever!!! https://t.co/DIhsnromtm
β Spicyben TV (@spicybentv) October 6, 2024
Teams are free to use these, but choose not to wear them on a weekly basis. It’s a crime. https://t.co/9wb7RgHPy6
β Michael C. Stibbs (@Stibbs) October 6, 2024
Why on earth isn’t this their full-time uniform? It’s so beautiful. https://t.co/HrkSngAWrT
β CamInTaunton (@CamInTaunton) October 6, 2024
dear @Broncos,
Please make this a permanent uniform, thank you very much for this.
All signed https://t.co/dHuUmXOrnf
β GoPokes (@wy_cowboys) October 6, 2024
These become uncontrollable in the sun. One of the best color combinations in sports.
Well done, Broncos. pic.twitter.com/ERvhUlM2Ch
β NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) October 6, 2024
these. jersey. pic.twitter.com/z2QiWDrKW5
β RG π· (@RyanGreeneDNVR) October 6, 2024
However, I thought the nostalgic uniform would look good on them, but when I actually looked at it today, it far exceeded my expectations.
They look like what the Denver Broncos should be.
β Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 6, 2024
Broncos’ throwback uniforms are by far the best in the NFL…discuss with the wall
β Dom (@dominic_mer10) October 6, 2024
The Broncos unveiled a completely new uniform set earlier this year. Unfortunately, team principal Damani Leach said that no serious consideration was given to a throwback style for the team’s primary uniform.
If fans, players, and pundits continue to push for Denver to adopt the old uniforms as its primary attire, perhaps the Broncos will consider changing their uniforms in the future. After making the changes this year, Denver will have to wait until 2029 before making any further changes to their primary uniforms.
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