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Monday Morning Collector
Dec 13 2005 8:46AM
Cadillac Williams (112 rushing yards, 2 TDs)
Cadillac Williams was named Rookie of the Week during the first three weeks of the season. However, since then, 10 different rookies have won the honor. But now it seems that Cadillac is making a move to reclaim the tile of best rookie.
He's averaged more than 100 yards per game over the last four weeks. His 112-yard, two-touchdown effort in a huge 20-10 win over Carolina Sunday put him at 924 yards for the season, even though he was injured for two games.
Since we haven't covered Williams in a while, here are his newest cards to consider picking up. Check for pricing on these cards in the January issue of Beckett Football (on sale December 28).
2005 Bowman's Best JSY RC #126
2005 Finest AU/299 RC #154
2005 Leaf Limited AU RC #206
2005 Playoff Honors Alma Mater Materials #AM3
2005 Topps Heritage SP RC #343A
2005 Topps Pristine JSY U RC #113
2005 Upper Deck Foundations AU/175 RC #256
2005 Zenith AU RC #156
Marvin Harrison (6 catches, 137 yards, 2 TDs)
Marvin Harrison continues to come up big in Indy's run to a 16-0 season. He was on the end of two TD passes within the first quarter and a half Sunday. His 137 yards marked his fifth 100-yard game of the season. He now needs just eight yards to post his seventh consecutive 1,000-yard season. He is with out a doubt one of the best receivers to ever play the game.
Harrison's 917 catches rank sixth all time and his 110 touchdowns are third best in NFL history behind only Jerry Rice and Cris Carter. Still, Harrison often gets treated like a mediocre player in the hobby. Consider his Rookie Cards. He has 29 from 1996, and all can be found for less than $100 total. Here are a few autographs you'll be able to pick up for no more than $40:
2000 Fleer Tradition Autographics #66 ($15-$40)
2000 Playoff Contenders PT AU #194 ($15-$40)
2002 Playoff Prime Signatures Autographs/94 #24 ($15-$40)
2003 Topps Record Breakers Autographs #RBMH ($15-$40)
1999 SkyBox Premium Autographics #38 ($12.50-$30)
Osi Umenyiora (1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 12.5 sacks on the year)
Michael Strahan (2 sacks, 11.5 sacks on the year)
Umenyiora is having a defensive end's dream season. Lining up every Sunday opposite Michael Strahan is a dream come true for most lineman, but performing as well or better than Strahan most games pushes the dream idea into fantasy land. But that's exactly what's happened to Osi Umenyiora this season as he's paired with Strahan to create the most dynamic duo of defensive bookends in the league. Both players have recorded 10-plus sacks on the year and Umenyiora is literally wreaking havoc on offensive lines and quarterbacks every week. Yesterday he forced a Mike McMahon fumble in OT to set up the Giants for the game winning field goal.
Of the two, Umenyiora is making the largest hobby splash. He's a 2003 rookie with 10 different Rookie Cards. Topps was hip early to the second-round draft pick from Troy State including him in seven of their products that year including his hottest RC – 2003 Bowman's Best. That card is Unemyiora's only signed RC and is on fire in online trading. Yesterday afternoon the cards sold for well over $20 with the highest closing at nearly $30. That's double the new Beckett book value of $15, which will be reflected in the January issue releasing in two weeks.
Collecting Michael Strahan is nothing new for most veteran hobbyists, but he's still a bargain considering his Hall of Fame credentials. In fact, among the nearly 40-different autographed cards Strahan has, all can be had for less than $50 with most selling for less than $30. His best autograph might still be his first – 1999 SkyBox Premium Autographics. It carries a HI column book value of $30.
Drew Bledsoe (332 yards passing, 3 TDs)
With the best quarterback rating of his career, many believe Drew Bledsoe is playing as well as he ever has. After logging his third 300-yard passing game of the year and a tight win against a hot Chiefs team, many Cowboys fans are hoping to see more of Drew in the future. But are collectors jumping back on board the player they made one of the hottest of the 1990s? The answer is, a little bit.
Interest in Bledsoe cards is picking up, but not to the point where you'll notice many up arrows. His 1993 Rookie Cards were produced in an era where short-printed RCs were unheard of and autographed RCs had yet to be invented. What we're left with are solid selling base brand singles that sell the best as high end graded versions. In that arena Bledsoe is selling well but still a solid buy. His 1993 Bowman Rookie Cards graded gem mint can be found for around $80 with his Score RC gem mint graded selling for half of that. The famous 1993 SP Drew Bledsoe RC remains strong at a whopping $600-$1,000 for a graded Gem Mint copy.
Ryan Moats (114 yards rushing, 2 TDs)
Should Brian Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter continue to be bitten by the injury bug, Ryan Moats should become the Eagles' featured running back. A rookie from Louisiana Tech, he carried the load yesterday in the Eagles 26-23 overtime loss to the Giants. On only 11 carries, he rushed for 114 yards including a 40-yard run for the first touchdown of his career. He added an 18-yard touchdown run later in the game.
Moats has been featured in almost every 2005 release. His 29 Rookie Cards have an average value of only $6.20. His most sought after RC is his SPx JSY AU RC ($25) and his most popular autograph is his Topps Rookie Premiere Autographs ($120). Despite his performance yesterday, eBay sales still seem to be hovering around low book value. Saavy collectors should keep on him, as he may be a real bargain at these prices.
Mark Clayton (105-Yards Receiving, 1-TD)
Thanks to the rabid fans of the University of Oklahoma, Mark Clayton has a solid foundation of collectors who grab anything they can from the former Sooner. However, before he gains popularity throughout the hobby, the Ravens are going to have to revamp their lackluster passing attack. He caught seven passes yesterday for 105 yards including a 39-yard catch for the first touchdown of his career.
Clayton, a 2005 rookie, has 31 Rookie Cards. His top RCs include Playoff Prestige #203 SP ($40) and SPx #210 JSY AU ($25). His Topps Rookie Premiere Autographs card books at an impressive $120. In the hobby, Clayton is still a great bargain. His last SPx RC on eBay sold on Saturday for only $11 – but the auction did have nine bidders. His last Topps Rookie Premiere Autograph sold on Dec. 4. It garnered 13 bidders and sold for only $31. | | |
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