"Most successful uniforms have moments of high contrast," Kilpatrick said, and with similar tones, that can be challenging.

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"Look back at the uniforms when Calvin Johnson was playing, or when Dan Campbell was playing as a Lion. When (gray was ... it's reflective of watching Jahmyr Gibbs tear it up on the field now." ...