Kansas City Chiefs Director of Equipment, Allen Wright, took full advantage of April Fools’ Day.
With the NFL easing restrictions on throwback helmets and alternate uniform designs, many NFL teams have taken advantage. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently announced they’re bringing back their famed “creamsicle” uniforms. The Philadelphia Eagles announced they’d wear their Kelly Green uniforms. The Chiefs, however, well they don’t really have a true alternate jersey or throwback.
Fans seem to support the idea of an alternate uniform or helmet and Wright took advantage of that knowledge. On Friday, April 1, he took to Twitter to share an alternate helmet design.
Check it out:
— Allen Wright (@AllenWright4) April 1, 2022
Fan reactions to the design varied. Some took it seriously, while others called it out for what it was. Most felt the golden color made it look like the Buccaneers’ helmet.
This looks like a TB Bucs helmet with an Arrowhead
— Adam (@AdamSchaumby) April 1, 2022
Some felt it looked like the caffeince free “Coca Cola” cans.
Caffeine free coke pic.twitter.com/qITi1poKYC
— Chiefs Propaganda (@radicole) April 1, 2022
Former Chiefs defensive tackle Shaun Smith loved the design. He’ll probably be calling Wright to try and get a hold of this one for his man cave.
Now that’s fire 🔥 I need one just for my man cave
— shaun smith (@autumnsjs90) April 1, 2022
Given the response, it’s clear that plenty of Chiefs fans wouldn’t mind an alternate uniform or helmet design. They love the history and tradition of the franchise, but every now and again, it’s fun to throw in a change-up.
Chiefs fans would be down 😂
The desire for an alternate is so strong, even gross helmets are appealing.
— Flippin Chiefs (@bbq_kc) April 1, 2022
