They are simply beautiful.
The Denver Broncos are wearing their 1977-inspired throwback uniforms for the first time on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. It is by far the team’s most popular look, with many fans calling for the Broncos to make it their primary uniform.
Denver’s players seem to agree with that sentiment, including star cornerback Pat Surtain.
“It sucks that we can only wear them twice this year,” Surtain said last week. “I wish we could wear it more times.”
Surtain is not alone.
“I think it’s the coolest uniform we have, so I’m hoping we can wear it more often,” wide receiver Devaughn Vele said. “I like those colors.”
Added tight end Adam Trautman: “Maybe it’ll become the primary at some point. Who knows? That’d be nice.”
Here’s a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the uniform on Twitter/X.
.@Broncos throwback threads are looking 🔥🔥
📺: #LVvsDEN — 4:05pm ET on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/dtZa7XDZVp— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024
Best uniforms in the league 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5KeT7Dbslr
— DNVR Sports (@DNVR_Sports) October 6, 2024
Look at em. Glistening in the sun. Classic. Crisp. Beautiful in their simplicity. And that wonderful big D.
Glorious retro unis from the Broncos. Best in the league. 😤 #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/wFOvs582zg
— Kody (@Mr_Reliable92) October 6, 2024
I’d come out of retirement to play in these Jerseys! 🔥
— Todd Davis (@BamBamDavis51) October 6, 2024
Dude, these are the greatest!! Im with you…grew up watching this team in these beauties and they should never change!! so good
— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) October 6, 2024
It's a crime against humanity that these throwbacks are not the Broncos primary uniforms. pic.twitter.com/GmafPrM53u
— FB_Helmet_Guy (@FB_Helmet_Guy) October 6, 2024
The Broncos need to start playing as 🔥 as they look pic.twitter.com/HIJxKE3bUm
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 6, 2024
Easily the best throwbacks in all of football pic.twitter.com/kdCSLVInkK
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) October 6, 2024
Orange Crush throwbacks are BACK. pic.twitter.com/Mu8loI4iD0
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) October 6, 2024
The #Broncos 1977 Throwback Uniforms are the BEST set of threads EVER…
And if you don’t like em, you’re most likely a fan from one of three other teams in the AFC West.
It’s #Raiders Week in The Mile High City!#LFG #BroncosCountry https://t.co/tshYOVBhMB
— Luke Patterson (@LukePattersonLP) October 4, 2024
Denver's best uniform. Classis greatness, good job @Broncos https://t.co/BOIs16OqGb
— Dali Rama (@DaliRama71) October 2, 2024
The uniforms the Broncos should be wearing. https://t.co/LCdIH5HZ6n
— Brett From L.A. (@ItsBrettFromLA) October 4, 2024
For all of us old school, hardcore Denver Broncos fans, this uniform has a much different feel, meaning and legacy. Once considered a dusty “old cow town-in the mountains”, these uniforms were the start of becoming a Championship Top Notch City. 👏🏽😊🐎🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 https://t.co/F6fanoOyJx
— MBwon303 (@BwonMf) October 4, 2024
Even though the intention was good, the Broncos front office really missed it by not listening to the fans and not using these as their permanent uniforms @Broncos https://t.co/2P9M9lyYdD
— Jason Mowry (@jmowry11) October 3, 2024
@Broncos need to make these the full time home uniform!! https://t.co/Jb9f3inqCm
— Scott Urbach (@urbs2332) October 3, 2024
At what point do we realize truly the best way to move forward was to run it back with the retros as the full time uniform. https://t.co/18VtBFKCJB
— Justin Yates (@ytsjustin) October 3, 2024
No matter what happens today the Broncos uniforms are perfect. pic.twitter.com/2MkEgwYt21
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) October 6, 2024
The moment these become the permanent uniforms in a few years, the Broncos will have the best uniforms in the league. https://t.co/ho5vFXDCkh
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) October 6, 2024
How did anyone in @Broncos management look at these and not think it’s the best look we have and should be permanent? https://t.co/TXjL5xK4En
— Johnny Lombardi (@jlombarditv) October 6, 2024
These need to be every game! https://t.co/NekyDOmfFj
— Denver Dan (@DorkDraft) October 6, 2024
The fact that these are not our permanent uniforms is mind blowing https://t.co/U0hgoKH3KF
— Javelinjoe (@Javelinjoe) October 6, 2024
Keep the throwback look forever!!! https://t.co/DIhsnromtm
— SpicyBenTV (@spicybentv) October 6, 2024
A team has these at their disposal and they choose not to wear them every week. It’s a crime. https://t.co/9wb7RgHPy6
— Michael C. Stibbs (@Stibbs) October 6, 2024
Why on earth aren't these their full time uniforms? They're freaking beautiful. https://t.co/HrkSngAWrT
— CamInTaunton (@CamInTaunton) October 6, 2024
Dear @Broncos,
Please make these the permanent uniforms, thank you for your attention in this matter.
Signed, EVERYONE https://t.co/dHuUmXOrnf— Go Pokes (@wy_cowboys) October 6, 2024
Those Broncos jerseys are incredible!!! I love them so much.
The #Broncos have to go back to them. Now.
— Rich (midnight blue 🌠and sunshine yellow ☀️) (@RichKurtzman) October 6, 2024
These are OUT OF CONTROL under the sun. One of the best color combos in sports.
Job well done, Broncos. pic.twitter.com/ERvhUlM2Ch
— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) October 6, 2024
These. Jerseys. pic.twitter.com/z2QiWDrKW5
— RG 📷 (@RyanGreeneDNVR) October 6, 2024
However I thought the throwback-inspired uniforms would look, seeing them for real today actually exceeded expectations.
They look like the Denver Broncos ought to look.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) October 6, 2024
The Broncos throwback uniforms are by far the best in the NFL… argue with a wall
— dom (@dominic_mer10) October 6, 2024
The Broncos unveiled a completely new uniform set earlier this year. Unfortunately, team president Damani Leech said making the throwback look the team’s primary uniform was not seriously considered.
If fans, players and pundits continue to push for Denver to adopt the throwback uniform as their primary look, perhaps the Broncos will consider making the switch down the road. After making changes this year, Denver would have to wait until 2029 before making any more changes to the primary uniform.
