Ten years ago, the Detroit Lions were a muddy mess ... even when they started looking better. But why did the old uniforms look so bad? And why do the new ones look so good? In a word, science. To mix ...

Ten years ago, the Detroit Lions were a muddy mess ... even when they started looking better. But why did the old uniforms look so bad? And why do the new ones look so good?

Ten years ago, the Detroit Lions were a muddy mess ... it can backfire." ("Looking at old uniforms from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I would hate to suit up in that," Kilpatrick said.) ...

But why did the old uniforms look so bad? And why do the new ones look so good? In a word, science. Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) looks on at a timeout against Los Angeles Rams ...