In a popular move that has caught the attention of fans from Houston to across the country, the newly revealed Houston Texans' uniforms have been the hot topic of conversation on social media platforms like X and Instagram. With the NFL draft approaching, the fresh fits have generated excitement among fans, except for one particular rival team – the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans are less than pleased with the Texans' choice of "H-Town Blue," which bears a striking resemblance to the old Houston Oilers' "Columbia Blue" color scheme. The bitter history between the two franchises dates back to 1996 when Bud Adams relocated the Oilers to Tennessee, taking with him the rights to the team's logo and color scheme.

Initially, the Texans had planned to prominently feature "H-Town Blue" on their jerseys. However, league intervention at the last moment dampened their hopes. In a SportsRadio 610's In the Loop interview, Texans owner Cal McNair and his wife Hannah – the vice president of the Houston Texans Foundation – expressed their desire to incorporate light blue as a predominant element, but were forced to compromise to please the league and the Adams family.

Cal McNair acknowledged the fan demand for "H-Town Blue" representation, stating, "We heard that loud and clear from our fans: They wanted H-Town Blue represented. They wanted Houston represented." However, they had to work with the NFL to reach a compromise on the uniform design, resulting in a limited usage of the blue color. While both the team and fans would have preferred more, they are cooperating with league authorities to find a middle ground.

The Titans' potential fury at the design led to the NFL stepping in, going beyond their regular jurisdiction. Earlier this year, the franchise had the NFL send a cease-and-desist letter to the Houston Cougars for using uniforms similar to the Oilers' "Love-Ya Blue" font. However, the league had initially granted the Texans the right to use a slightly different blue reminiscent of the old school colors, before retracting their approval and forcing a compromise.

When asked about the reason for the league's pushback, Hannah McNair responded with a blunt, "What do you think?" Clearly, tensions run high between the two teams, and the uniform debate only exacerbates the rivalry.

The controversy dates back to last season when the Titans announced donning the Oilers' throwback uniforms for two games, including a home matchup against the Texans. The Houston fans were not pleased, but the Titans emerged victorious in a narrow 19-16 overtime win, led by Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud and former Houston player, Case Keenum.

Hannah McNair, known for her no-nonsense approach, didn't hold back when she addressed the criticism from Titans fans labeling her as "salty" about the uniform dispute. Responding with a confident rebuttal, she questioned, "Who started it, wearing it against us?" Furthermore, she mentioned the Texans' recent dominance over the Titans, with a three-game win streak to their name.

The stage is set for a renewed rivalry in the AFC, as the Texans and Titans embrace their new uniform designs. While tension simmers over the similar shades of blue, both teams will have to prove their mettle on the field to settle the score. As Hannah McNair aptly puts it, "Well, first they need to beat us," further fueling the excitement surrounding the upcoming matchups between the two rivals.