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ANDRE JOHNSON MINT 2003 BOWMAN CHROME ROOKIE 195 CLEAN CARD HOUSTON TEXANS D5    US $3.99

2003 Playoff Honors Rookie Jersey Tandems ANDRE JOHNSON DAVE RAGONE Rookie Card    US $2.99

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has recognized Johnson as his go-to man, and this combo has given the Houston Texans offense a huge boost.  Their chemistry has developed into a dynamic combination.

But Johnson was initially supposed to be the prime target of David Carr, and he was.  In 2004 Andre Johnson elevated his game from budding talent, to outstanding receiver.  In doing so, Johnson was elected to his first Pro-Bowl in 2004 in only his 2nd season in the NFL.

After an injury-riddled season in 2005, Andre Johnson had a breakout season in 2006, entering his name into the discussion as one of the NFL’s best with a league high 103 receptions.  He would go on to career high 115 receptions in 2008, and this past season elevated his game again, with a new career high 9 touchdown receptions.

Andre Johnson is back in Miami for the Pro-Bowl, the same place where he showed promise as an outstanding wide-out for the Miami Hurricanes, and also where he helped the Texans beat the Dolphins with another touchdown reception during the Texans 4 game winning streak to close out the season.

Johnson is actually in Miami for more than just being recognized as one of the games best, but to fulfill a promise to his mother to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami.  His commitment to earn his degree 7 years into his career speaks a lot of his character.  He intends to use his degree to coach high-school kids from underprivileged backgrounds on how to play the game.

Johnson remains committed to the Houston Texans, even as the team has gone through some trying times as they seek to attain their first playoff birth.  Johnson has said he believes in the organization, and hopes that they can put the pieces in place for the 2010 season that can help break through the playoff barrier and make a run at the Super Bowl.  With Johnson and Schaub clicking the way they are (Schaub was recently named the 2010 Pro-Bowl MVP) then maybe that day is coming a lot sooner than people expect.

In the meantime, Johnson knows he must continue to stay hungry in spite of his individual success if the Texans are to make it to the playoffs.  The Andre Johnson Rookie Card is one of a class act, a dominating receiver, and pretty soon a college graduate.

Tony Romo is well respected around the NFL fraternity.  In his 4 years as starting quarterback he has led the Dallas Cowboys to 3 playoff appearances, and been named to 2 pro-bowls.  However it is the number 1 that weights down Romo more than any other.  1 playoff victory as starting quarterback (2010 playoff wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles).  His other playoff appearances have been less than memorable, suffering a divisional round defeat against the eventual Super Bowl Champion New York Giants in 2008, and botching the hold on a potential game-winning field goal against the Seattle Seahawks in his first ever playoff game in 2007.

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2003 Bowman Tony Romo Rookie Card    US $22.95

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Hold the remarks about his dating life, Jessica Simpson and the infamous excursion to Cabo, Tony Romo is an outstanding quarterback.  Romo, a Wisconsin native, is compared by many to the gun-slinging style of Brett Favre.  Romo idolized Favre growing up, but took a much quieter road to professional football than the Packers (and now Vikings) legend.

Romo went to Division I-AA Eastern Illinois, and during his sophomore season was second in the nation in passing efficiency.  His accolades in college included being given the Walter Payton Award, the honor given to the best college football player at Division I-AA level.  But apart from standout numbers, a strong throwing arm, and pinpoint accuracy, Romo went undrafted in 2003.

Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Sean Payton saw potential in the young Romo, who not only assured Romo that there would be a place for him in the NFL, but saw a ton of potential.  After Payton was hired as head coach by the New Orleans Saints in 2006, he made a strong push to make a trade for Tony Romo, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had been impressed by Romo and was unwilling to part with Romo for anything less than a 2nd or 1st round draft pick in return.

Thus, the stage was set for him to take over as starting quarterback for the Cowboys, and he has never looked back.  Since then, Romo has been to the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007, and has crushed many long-standing Cowboy records including TD’s in a season, passing yards in a season, completions in a season, and games with over 300 yards passing in his career.

While many will be quick to point out the negatives, the Tony Romo Rookie Card already stands to be considered one of the greatest in a line of impressive Dallas Quarterbacks.  Being great in Dallas gives Romo the opportunity to be mentioned alongside of Hall of Fame Quarterbacks Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach.  Romo may not have the playoff success just yet, but with the numbers he is consistently putting up it is only a matter of time before that happens as well.