Best/Worst NFL Logos

Image is everything, right?

While it doesn’t decide how well the players play of Sunday, logos that teams wear on their helmet definitely mean something. A good logo inspires fan bases, sells more merchandise, and makes the team look more crisp and united.

Within the 32 teams in the NFL today, there are a fair share of good and bad logos that are representing each individual team. I’m going to go through my favorite and least favorite logos in the NFL, and an explanation as to why I have picked these specific logos.

Here we go:

Top 5 worst logos in the NFL

5. Atlanta Falcons

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Yeah, sure, the bird looks pretty intimidating, but there is something wrong with this logo. First of all, it is hard to distinguish the head from the talons. When I was younger I thought the head was where the feet are supposed to be. In a logo, clarity is everything. Heads can’t be feet, and vice-versa.

4. Chicago Bears

This logo is a classic, but it doesn’t dismiss it from being bad. The logo is a simple “C”. Nothing creative or interesting about it. The Bears have been in the league since 1920, so I suppose creativity wasn’t at its highest back then.

3. New York Giants

Same as the Bears, their logo isn’t creative. The NY on the helmets is old, but it isn’t interesting.

2. New York Jets

Sorry New York, but your NFL logos aren’t great. The Jets’ plain looking logo needs to be redone, and with a team that has struggled as bad as they have, it might be time to give it a shot.

1. Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns logo is a helmet. A helmet which the players are wearing during the game. It’s really like an anti-logo, because they don’t really have one. This takes the award for the worst logo in the NFL.

Let’s switch sides.

Top 5 Logos in the NFL

5. Cincinnati Bengals

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This is a cool logo. They have a decked out B, with the Bengal tiger pinstripes. It’s simple, but very well done. One a separate note, I think the Bengals have one of the coolest helmets as well.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs have had some on-field struggles since winning their Super Bowl in the early 2000s, but their logo is as cool as it’s ever been. Their pirate flag is intimidating, well-crafted, and worthy of a top-five logo in the NFL.

3. Kansas City Chiefs

This is another one in which simplicity worked out. Their logo features an arrowhead with the “KC” inside of it. It is very simple, looks great, and shows the pride of their Native American name.

2. San Diego Chargers

The Chargers logo features just a bolt of electricity. It works. Players run as fast as lightning, their electric, and logo works great with their baby blue and yellow colors.

1. Houston Texans

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The Texans have only been a team since 2002, so maybe they had an advantage in coming up with a great logo. The logo features the Texan horns, the colors of the Texan (and American) flag, and has the star (Lone Star State) acting as the eye on the horns. It is simple and very well done.

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Marquee Returns

One of the biggest questions coming into each season is how will players be able to bounce back from season ending injuries? While some hit their stride immediately, others will struggle and fail to perform.

Last season some of the top players on teams contending for the post season were lost due to the injury bug. For some, they were able to continue with their star, but for others, they lacked that presence that they needed. Here are just a handful of names that could be poised to save their team from mediocrity this coming season.

DeMeco Ryans was lost toward the end of last season. Ryans, a staple in the middle of the Philadelphia defense, tore his Achilles tendon in early November. While it was unsure he would return to Philly for this season, he should be a key piece to that defense next year. He should be able to bounce back this year for the Eagles.

Another defensive player lost due to injury last year was Jerod Mayo. Mayo is one of the big pieces to the New England defensive plan, but has not played a full season in two years. If New England wants to continue to be a power, they will need a healthy Mayo. Mayo is the best player on that defense when healthy, he should have a career season this year.

Knowshon Moreno was having a career season for the Miami Dolphins before he was sidelined with a torn ACL. Moreno was the best offensive player Miami had, but when a running back gets an injury like that, their future is  smoky. While he is still a unrestricted free agent, Moreno may not have the season that he hopes for this year.

Brian Orakpo is another defensive power that was shut down last year as well. But the good news for him is that he is no longer a part of the Washington Redskins. A team in shambles let Orakpo go after this past season. That could be the biggest move in his career, as I think he should bounce back well as a part of the Tennessee Titans.

Comebacks and Carson Palmer go together quite well. Palmer will have to make another comeback this season after losing last season to a torn ACL. Palmer has been a solid quarterback throughout his career. But after this injury, I am unsure how he will be able to comeback. It might be time for the former number 1 pick to hang them up for good.

Now these are just a few names that could have a major impact next season. Some may be positive while others could be negative. The comeback of Palmer is an interesting one. When he was in play, Arizona was a feared team. But when he went down, Arizona fell off the face of the earth. If he can comeback strong, then I would not be shocked to see the Cardinals in the post season. But a strong Palmer comeback is a rare one, so I would not be shocked either to see him benched by Week 8.

What’s Goin’ on Next Season?

We capped off a crazy season on February 1st. Now that we’re in the off-season, here are my views of what might be going on next year.

1. Seattle Seahawks are going to be more dominant this upcoming year than they have been the past two. Hard to believe but, the inclusion of Jimmy Graham will accelerate these hawks deep into the playoffs if all goes to plan.

2. AFC East is making a running at the New England Patriots. All three teams came out guns hot ready to pick up some talent in order to finally compete in a division that has been the Pats for so many years. These guys are sick of losing, so expect the division to be a little closer this year.

3. The Eagles will make the playoffs. They barely missed it last year, but Chip Kelly will finally put together the team he’s been looking for. I don’t think the Eagles will have an issue with the Cowboys this year. That being said, I hope Bradford stays healthy.

4. Big question marks. Some of these question marks include: RGIII, Johnny Manziel, Sam Bradford, Jadaveon Clowney, and Adrian Peterson. Between injury and personal issues, these guys have a lot to prove this year.

5. The Saints bounce back. I could never really figure out why the Saints had such an abysmal season last year, but I’m confident it won’t happen again. Brees will lead these boys back to the playoffs.

6. Speaking of the NFC South: The Atlanta Falcons. I really want Matt Ryan to bring his team further this year. They hung around in a bad league all year, but this team has the opportunity to run away with it if they can figure out what went wrong last year.

7. Ravens and 49ers might be weaker. So far, these teams have lost a lot in free agency, retirement, and other issues, and they might have some holes to fill before the season starts. Regardless, both are tough and they’ll end up winning a good amount of games.

Top 5 teams this upcoming season

1. Seattle Seahawks

2. New England Patriots

3. Green Bay Packers

4. Indianapolis Colts

5. Denver Broncos

Bottom 5 teams this upcoming season

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. Cleveland Browns

3. Oakland Raiders

4. New York Jets

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

My Offensive Dream Lineup

Every football fan has their very own Mount Rushmore for professional football icons. I am one of those people. But instead of giving you just four names, I’m going to give you 6. Now these 6 names will stick to just 4 positions, quarterback, running back(2), tight-end and wide receiver(2). Soon, I will do an edition for lineman, linebackers, special teams and defensive backs.

Quarterback- Tom Brady: What has TB12 not done in his career. 4 Super Bowl rings, 6 Super Bowl appearances and more accolades than you can count using your fingers and toes. Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play the game. You want your quarterback to model themselves after this guy, all he does is win.

Running Back 1-Barry Sanders: Barry Sanders played his entire career for the Detroit Lions, a franchise not known for winning. In his 10 year professional career, Sanders made the Pro-Bowl in each season. Sanders rushed for over 1,000 yards every season as well, making him arguably one of the best to ever play the position.

Running Back 2-Bo Jackson: Bo Jackson is possibly the best athlete in sports history. Jackson played in both the NFL and MLB simultaneously. Bo may have only played 3 seasons in the NFL, but it begs the question would he be better if he only played one sport. I would love to test this out by having him in my line-up.

Tight-End-Rob Gronkowski- The best tight-end in the game today is the one who wears number 87 for the New England Patriots. Rob Gronkowski is nearly unstoppable, and is one of the major attributes to the Patriots success. You would be a fool not to think of Gronk as an immediate threat to any defense.

Wide Receiver 1: Tommy McDonald- Tommy McDonald played 7 seasons in Philadelphia and was a key piece to their 1960 NFL Championship winning team. McDonald is one of the greatest Eagles receivers of all time. Being the Eagles fan that I am, I could not find myself not putting McDonald in this lineup.

Wide Receiver 2:Jerry Rice: The name Jerry Rice is synonymous with catching footballs. a 3 time Super Bowl champion, Rice is the all time leader in most statistical receiving categories. Without Rice, do the 49er teams that won championships win? I think not, Rice was one of the best players that attributed to those rings.

Watch Tom Brady Cliff Jump!

*Phew* I’m all for Tom Terrific having fun, but I’m more into him playing chess in a padded room rather than jumping off cliffs. Either way, I’m pretty jealous of the lifestyle.

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He’s either a genius or he’s crazy. As an Eagles fan, just have to live by the motto, “In Chip We Trust”.

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Impact Players in This Years Draft

We are on the final road to the NFL draft, and this years draft class has many special names on it. Whether it be at QB or CB, there are names that could make a major splash next season. Here’s a list of guys who we think could make a major impact on football next year.

20. Marcus Peter, CB Washington- Peter has been on a rocky road since being dismissed from the Huskies team last season. Peter has the talent to be picked in the top 10, but his attitude and history hurt him. Worth the risk though, a talented player who could fit anywhere.

19. Dorial Green-Beckham, WR Oklahoma- One of the top WR in the college game last year, Green-Beckham can flat out play. Hes a name to watch for, as he can become the top target wherever he lands.

18. Jaelen Strong, WR Arizona State- Another top receiving talent who showed spots of greatness while in Tempe. Inconsistent at times but electric at others. Would be a great fit in Philadelphia or Dallas.

17. Cameron Erving, O-Line Florida State- You need an offensive lineman? Give this kid a shot, the guy can play just about anywhere. Any team with line problems would be crazy not to bring in Erving.

16. Todd Gurley, RB Georgia- Suspension and injury nearly derailed the entire JR. season for Gurley. But based off his talent and potential, he is a top-tier talent in this draft. May not be the top RB but can be valued like one.

15. Eric Kendricks, LB UCLA- UCLA is becoming known as a school for linebackers. Kendricks, in my opinion could be a top 15 pick, but is valued as a mid-20’s pick. If you see him late in round 1 then don’t be surprised to see some powerhouse take him.

14. Landon Collins, Safety Alabama- A top-tier defensive back that many think will fall to a late pick. A workhorse in that hard hitting Alabama defense, that should go by pick 15. You must be crazy not to take Collins.

13. DeVante Parker, WR Louisville- Personally I’m not a fan of players from Louisville but, the way Parker plays make me second guess my opinion. Another WR that many could see in their lineup, this guy would fit great in Miami.

12. Trae Waynes, CB Michigan State- This kid could start the opening game for almost any team in the league. Value him as the top CB in the draft, this kid can flat out play. Simple as that.

11. Melvin Gordon, RB Wisconsin- Might as well call him Jamaal Charles JR, Gordon is easily the top RB in the draft. He was once valued as a top 10 pick, now has dropped significantly. Trust me this kid is easily one of the top players in the draft.

10. Randy Gregory, OLB Nebraska- This behemoth stands at 6’6, 240lbs, and is a force on the defensive side of the ball. Gregory only spent two years at Nebraska and found himself on their top-ten list of most sacks in the history of the school. He’s dangerous and he’ll go quick.

9. Andrus Peat, OT Stanford- While most see this huge (6’7, 313lbs) offensive tackle going late in the first round, I think he’ll be close to the top. Offensive lineman are being taken sooner rather than later in the past few drafts, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Peat go quick.

8. Vic Beasley, OLB Clemson- Another sack machine. Beasley has the school record at Clemson for the most sacks ever. This kid is explosive, and is quick to find the ball-carrier. He’s definitely top-10 potential.

7. Kevin White, WR West Virginia- In his senior season at WV, this speedster had almost 1,500 yards on 109 receptions. He’s big and physical, and will be a force on any NFL team looking for a good receiver.

6. Marcus Mariota, QB Oregon- Everyone is excited to see where this Oregon Duck will end up. He had a great collegiate career, and I’m interested to see how he’ll transition to the next level. Marcus is talented…I hope he finds success on whichever team decides on him.

5, Dante Fowler JR. OLB Florida- This Florida captain will be taken quick. And another OLB on the list…jeesh. Any team looking to upgrade their linebacking core should consider Fowler. He’s quick, explosive, and always looking to make a play.

4. Shane Ray DE, Missouri- Shane Ray is a great pickup for defenses lacking a good pass-rush. Ray is ranked nationally in tackles for loss and sacks so it’s no surprise we have him going top 5 in the draft.

3.Amari Cooper WR, Alabama- This former SEC player of the year, All-American, and national leader in reception will be taken quick. Amari Cooper isn’t a huge guy, but he makes up for it in his athleticism. Teams needing an extra push offensively will not regret taking Cooper.

2. Jameis Winston- QB, Florida State- Though plagued by behavioral problems, Winston cannot be denied athletically. What other quarterback can say that they won their first 26 starts? This kid is good, and most teams in need of QB will overlook any of his past issues off the field.

1. Leonard Williams DE, USC- Williams can line up anywhere on the line and unleashed his outstanding athleticism on whichever team he plays against. He’s an elite pass-rusher and quarterbacks will be seeing a lot of him if he is only single blocked. Williams is a good choice for any team needing an extra push defensively.

Recap, Preview And More

Ethan: So…Patriots are Super Bowl Champions. I’m going to be honest when I say that when they lost to the Chiefs in week 4, I didn’t think they were going anywhere. You can never doubt Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, though. How’d the Eagles do?

Jack: 10 wins and 6 loses, but believe it or not, the Eagles missed the playoffs. Couldn’t get the job done when they needed to. Tough losses to Washington and Dallas late in the year killed us. Chip’s offense led by Mark Sanchez let us down in the long run to say the least, and well Bradley Fletcher is the worst corner of all time.

Ethan: Bradley Fletcher…we’ll test Belichick’s coaching if he can turn him into a good cornerback. Hopefully with the inclusion of Sam Bradford (who has been down with injuries the past couple years) the Eagles will be able find that playoff spot…and maybe their first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

Jack: Its within their grasp right now, the addition of DeMarco Murray was huge. Murray being the undisputed rushing champ last year and now coming into this style of offense is huge. Bradford has a lot to prove coming to this team, especially with his injury history. But Bradford is a fresh face in Philly, lot of potential in the name and former #1 overall. But the Pats are having fun with those tampering charges with those lovable Jets.

Ethan: DeMarco will help…no doubt about it. It’ll be fun playing against those Cowboys twice a year now. The AFC East teams hate each other. But three out of four of them have one thing in common: they are determined to beat the Patriots. The Patriots take this division every year, easily. The additions the Dolphins, Jets, and Bills made in the offseason is a clear indicator that they are sick of losing.

Jack: If the Pats should be afraid of anyone, I really think it should be Buffalo. Buffalo goes out gets LeSean McCoy and Charles Clay, two huge moves for that offense. Their defense is no joke either but they lack a QB. Rex Ryan has his work cut out for him but he could give Bill and Brady some fits this year. But I don’t think they can dethrone the champs just yet.

Ethan: Maybe you’ll agree with this but when Rex Ryan left the Jets to go coach the Bills, I couldn’t believe it. A defensive-minded coach goes to a team with a solid defense but has the exact same issues as the Jets in the quarterback area. Jets have tried: Mike Vick, Geno Smith, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, and still can’t get it right. The Bills picked up a few QBs in the offseason but couldn’t find success with EJ Manual or Ryan Fitzpatrick. Rex should have gone to a team where he didn’t need to think about his QB. Atlanta would have been a good fit for him.

Jack: I was shocked Rex went to Buffalo especially with the quarterback problems they have had their in the past. I don’t understand how he didn’t see any red flags when Kyle Orton basically packed up and just said he was done. I would have thought he would go to Atlanta or even to Chicago to coach their defense. Tebow is an interesting name to bring up as he as been rumbling around in Philly lately.

Ethan Doyon: I give the guy credit. Tebow is definitely determined. I feel for the guy, and I think he’s already better than a few current quarterbacks. For example: when Jay Cutler throws and interception, you see him shrug his shoulders and go sit on the bench. Tebow would get fired up, check out the pictures and get ready for the next series. Heart matters in the NFL.

Jack: Tebow is just one of those guys who doesn’t want to be known for his college career. I think he could fit anywhere in the league. Signing with the Jets and New England in the end could have been what hurt his career. Doesn’t help that John Elway pretty much kicked him to the curb. He’s a better alternative than Cutler or even EJ Manuel.

Ethan: Agreed. Draft coming up…who should go #1?

Jack: Well Tampa needs all the help they can get. My money is Jameis Winston, but I wouldn’t be shocked to see Mariota. Winston wins, only had 1 career loss at FSU.

Ethan: It’ll be interesting to see who goes first. If I were drafting, I’d be nervous on picking a quarterback. They are very make or break, and most have a hard time transitioning from college to the pros. Andrew Luck is one of the quarterbacks who went first that actually worked out. Most tend to have their issues.

Jack: There are a lot of prospects at that position too, not just Winston and Mariota. The steal of them all could Bryce Petty. Guys got some major problems with concussion, who do you think the Patriots pick?

Ethan: Pats are mostly limited on defense. The would say we should go for some skill players, but I’ve been a fan too long to know that the Pats don’t draft WRs or RBs in the draft. A defensive lineman, safety or cornerback would be a good choice. Their linebacking core is strong with Collins, Hightower, and Mayo.

Jack: I think defense should be their theme, especially after losing their anchor in Wilfork. That big tank in the middle is someone whose almost irreplaceable. I could see them going into the secondary too.

Ethan: When we lost Revis and Browner, I kept telling Patriots fans to stop freaking out. In 2011, we went to the Super Bowl with McCourty, Chung, and Arrington as DBs. We’ll be alright without them, just need to find the right fit for the young guys.

Jack: Arrington is the guy they want to be the next big thing. But it doesn’t look that way, Butler has a lot of promise but if he has to be “the guy” they could be in trouble. Anything is a step up than Chung though.

Ethan: Chung is always dangerous to have on the field…Philly knows that too. Coaches definitely see something in him though. Off-season is a good break though…it gives my heart time to recover from the all the stress it goes through during the season.

Jack: I could even see the Patriots taking a RB with their pick. But the talent in Melvin Gordon won’t be around and I don’t think Bill will want the attitude of Todd Gurley in his locker room.

Ethan: Yeah, I agree. Still interested to see what they do with Stevan Ridley as well. So, our next post…let’s do a list with our top picks in the draft.

Jack: A list of our top picks seems like a bright idea, lets get after it.