On Monday, the Detroit Lions officially adopted a new logo for their football team. The logo is not a complete overhaul, but was modified for a new fiecer look. After going 0-16, the Lions need to do whatever possible to separate themselves from the debacle a year ago.

The new logo, seen on the left, has more defined edges. New white accents give the lion more defintion and the sense of strength. Sharp teeth were also added. On first impressions, the logo seems great. It has a more modernized look, but still retains the classic Lions feel. However, maybe they could have gone a little further. And maybe they should have staed away from calling it fierce.

After finishing an entire NFL season without a win (the first team to do that since the 1976 Buccaneers), the Lions were probably in need of a complete overhaul. It’s nice to keep the old and have nostalgia for the past, but the Lions have nothing in their past to point to. They haven’t won a thing. They would have been better off revamping their entire logo like the Broncos did in 1997.

But furthermore to call this revamp fierce is a complete farce. The logo is only half of the battle. The use of colors is the second half. And there isn’t a chance any team will be scared of a team taking the field in Honolulu Blue. The only team who can pull of the light blue uniforms is the San Diego Chargers, and they are smart enough to only do that on ocassion.

Overall, the new logo isn’t that bad, but it isn’t great. And it isn’t striking fear in anybody.

FINAL GRADE: C+

Now lets go and take a look at some of the other logos around the league.

Logo	Team	Comments
	Arizona Cardinals	A huge improvement over the last logo, it has a great look. However, it doesn't have a lasting feel.
	Atlanta Falcons	The black and red colors and sharp help create an awesome looking logo.
	Baltimore Ravens	The logo is far too cartoonish. The purple and gold don't work well toghether either.
	Buffalo Bills	It works, but it might be in need of an upgrade in the near future.
	Carolina Panthers	This panther kicks ass. Plain and simple.
	Chicago Bears	This is one of the most boring logos. Their alternate logo is so much better.
	Cincinnati Bengals	It looks like it was designed by an amatuer and isn't representive of the franchise that well.
	Cleveland Browns	There really isn't any logo to comment about. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
	Dallas Cowboys	The star is synonymous with football. It is an all time classic.
	Denver Broncos	This could be the coolest of all modern logos.
	Green Bay Packers	A bit boring, but it has a long history.
	Houston Texans	The sharp lines and distinct shape give this fierce looking logo plenty of legs.
	Indianapolis Colts	The Colts aren't playing in Baltimore anymore. It could probably use a little tweaking.
	Jacksonville Jaguars	It may only use four colors, and it definitely is aggressive, but it also feels like their is too much going on.
	Kansas City Chiefs	The arrowhead is representative of something much larger, including some of the best fans in the sport.
	Miami Dolphins	A fish with a helmet? Here is another logo that needs to be reworked.
	Minnesota Vikings	Its purple and yellow and a figure of a man with long hair. And yet, while not perfect, it works.
	New England Patriots	Modern, stylized, and actual makes an 18th century figure someone you don't want to mess with.
	New Orleans Saints	It's not all that flashy, but it demonstrates the city's French influences and is unique among the league.
	New York Giants	Two letters. Big deal. The Giants could do much better.
	New York Jets	Another NY team with a boring logo. I actually preferred the onld one where a jet was visible.
	Oakland Raiders	Very old school, but the black and silver remains menacing even today.
	Philadelphia Eagles	Lots of detail, but not overdone. Great look for a bird and a great logo as well.
	Pittsburgh Steelers	What makes this simple logo great is that its adorned on only one side of the helmet.
	San Diego Chargers	What is a Charger? I guess the lightening bolt works?
	San Francisco 49ers	From Montanta and Rice to Young, it has plenty of history, but otherwise isn't that great.
	Seattle Seahawks	Much in the vain of the Patriots, Eagles and Broncos, a great modern look, but a just a cut below.
	St. Louis Rams	Similar situation as the Seahawks, but definitely a better logo.
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	A thousand times better than the old logo, but only average comparitively.
	Tennessee Titans	Could be the worst logo in the league. It really doesn't represent anything well, nor is it striking fear in anybody.
	Washington Redskins	The outside circle and feathers complements the Native American extremely well creating a great logo.