YOU'RE FIRED! And Me TO?

No, I'm not fired. This is just the final post on this blog as I am stepping away from all blogging at year's end.

However, NY Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll is.

 

It was time.

All of us could see it coming. When you blow multiple double digit leads in games where coaching shouldn't have, you lose your job.

Also starting out 2-8 multiple years in a row and being on the hot seat for three years now....it's time.

I appreciate the run of 2022 Coach Daboll and the playoff win, but outside of that, it's been torture.

I am hoping this time that the NY Giants can right the ship with an experienced coach. They have the players in place, just need a coach to lead them.

It will be interesting to see how this weekends game goes against the Packers with interim coach Mike Kafka a former QB in the league. I am still rooting them on and would love to see a win.

Cool Team Parallels

 They don't make them too often, but when they do, I try to at least grab one.

What am I talking about, I am talking about team parallels.

 

Last year's Phoenix product included them as one of the parallels, one of many, to chase.

The parallel features the NY Giants helmet in the background of the card.

I didn't know they existed until I saw another collector post about them and then I immediately had to look up the Giants to see. Most weren't too cheap, except this one of Theo Johnson. It was awhile ago I added this, but I believe it was under $3 which is up my spending alley.

 

These parallels are numbered to 399. I would also like to point out an actual card back photo. I miss the days when they did this.

I would love to get the complete team player run of these but may have to wait until a few others drop in a cheap range to do so, I am talking about you Malik Nabers.

In comments today, let's hear what you think about team parallels and cool photo card backs.

Have a magnificent Monday!

Rodney's Cardboard:2023 Select Gold /10

Here are some things that won't surprise you today.

It's Sunday.

The NY Giants stink.

And I am posting another cool Rodney Hampton card.

Any of that surprise you? I didn't think so.

So here I am back on here with a new Rodney Hampton post. 

I didn't feel like Cards Over Coffee was still the right place to post Rodney Hamptons. Something didn't sit right with me posting them there after I have done it so long on here and on Sport Card Collectors blog. 

Since I have given up on posting on Sport Card Collectors blog, I will post them here instead.

Today's card came from a RAK from a buddy of mine in Twitter who surprised me with a few different Rodney's I didn't have.

With so, so many Rodney's being pumped out by Topps and Panini the last three years, I haven't been able to keep up. That's both a good and bad thing. It means there is more to chase, but however, it means I won't be able to get it all. I have lost out on quite a few key ones already (insert crying emoji).

But, I can only do what I can only do and will just add what I can. At least I can share a beauty of a card like today's with you guys.

Let me know in comments your thoughts on today's Rodney and let's hear what else isn't surprising to you this Sunday.

I will be tuning into the Giants game today for some reason, but hey, you never know I guess (unless you are a Giants fan)

Rodney's Cardboard:2024 Topps Signature Class Preeminent Ink Autograph

IT'S FINALLY FOOTBALL SUNDAY!

LET'S GO!!

Today the NY Giants take on the Washington Commanders (I still don't care for the name change) at 1pm.

In both games they faced each other last year, the Giants played them tough but ended up losing in the end.

This time, without Daniel Jones, I hope they have a better chance. And they are overall healthier besides not most likely having their top offensive lineman. But, I say let him rest, may need him more later in the season.

I was trying to decide on an exciting Rodney to show off, but instead went basic.

 

This is a base autograph from the 2024 Topps Signature Class product called Preeminent Ink.

There are also plenty of parallels to chase as well. I do own a few, but not all of them.

Overall, not a bad looking card, but not too flashy either.

Well, hate to make it short, but I need to get some snacks ready for football Sunday.

Have a great day of football.

Go Giants!

Rodney's Cardboard:2024 Topps Finest Red Geometric Autograph/5

One week from today my family may see my normally cheerful mood turn into one they may not want to be around.

It's almost football season and the NY Football Giants can turn my mood from Jekyl to Mr.Hyde pretty fast.

For now, I will celebrate the little victories such as my latest Rodney Hampton add which happens to be another 2024 Topps Finest Autograph.

This one though, is the rarest one I have to date being numbered to only 5. Its the lowest numbered one I have seen listed in this run yet so I made sure to own it just in case none pop up again.

Let me know what your expectations are for your NFL team today in comments!

Rodney's Cardboard: 2024 Topps Finest Gold Refractor Autograph/50

The NY Giants put on a good show for their fans this preseason, hopefully it will also translate to the regular season.

I guess we will see in two weeks. 

In the meantime, I will keep sharing some new Rodney's.

And here is the latest.

This one is pretty similar to last week's,  except it doesn't have little gold squares and is instead just straight up gold.

Still a good looking card for not having logos.

Thoughts on your team's preseason or on this card welcomed in comments today!

Rodney's Cardboard:2024 Topps Finest Gold Geometric Refractor Autograph

Another Sunday, another Rodney.

Today we are looking at a 2024 Topps Finest Gold Geometric refractor autograph.

 

These cards are numbered to 50.  There is a plain gold version numbered to 50 as well and I will be showing off that one next week.

This time I didn't mind that they did two gold ones unlike the blue ones. The gold versions have a regular and a "shaped" version so you can tell them apart. I am not sure why they didn't do that with the blue.

Anyways, before that rant goes on, hope everyone has a great Sunday!

Go Gmen!

Post #200: New Eli Mannings Added and Updated

I haven't had a lot of time for cards recently with life taking over, but I finally sat down and did a project I have been needing to get done.

I have finally updated my Eli Manning Trading Card Database count to celebrate the 200th post on this blog.

So, currently I have.....sorry you will have to check out the photos of my latest pickups first before I announce where I stand in the chase of Eli....

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

(a 1/1 plate I traded for on Twitter)

 

(TCDB doesn't list these anywhere so it doesn't count as apart of my number)

And the total I am at is...drumroll....1,171!

This puts me 323 away from taking the overall lead on TCDB. This goal was once close to 800 away. The last two years I have chipped away, closing the gap. I am also not sure if the top guy has been active on TCDB anymore. He may have even more that he hasn't added yet, but I guess that doesn't matter to me. I want that lead!

Eli always had a fourth quarter comeback in him, it's my turn now.

I just want to take a minute out to thank everyone who has read this blog. Without you, today's milestone wouldn't have happened. Thank you!