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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS COLORADO VINCENT JACKSON ROOKIE CARD    US $3.50

2005 VINCENT JACKSON UD Reflections Rookie Jersey Card    US $15.00

2 LOT 2005 VINCENT JACKSON ROOKIE AUTOGRAPH GAME USED 3 COLOR JERSEY CARD RC    US $12.99

Some players in the NFL seize the opportunity to improve and make a name for themselves.  Others simply take their paycheck and punch in to work.  San Diego Chargers wide-receiver Vincent Jackson falls into the former category, steadily improving over the course of his career into arguably his teams top offensive threat.

But it wasn’t always that way.  Jackson has had to play his hand at the understudy role under Keenan McCardell, and being further on the depth chart then Chris Chambers.  But the time Jackson has spent in the mix has allowed him to outperform the other receivers in San Diego and elevate his game.

In 2008 Jackson posted career bests in all three major receiving categories of receptions, yards and touchdowns.  It would be easy for Jackson to have settled after becoming a 1000 yard receiver, but as he has matured on the field, his relationship with San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers has continued to blossom.  Jackson has become his primary target in their offense, even with weapons such as Antonio Gates at tight-end and running-backs Ladanian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles continuing their strong play.

But the Chargers offense is one that compliments all of the pieces that are put into play.  Because of the way those players have kept defenses off-balance, the 6’5 230 pound Vincent Jackson has matured into a big play-maker.  He followed up his career-best 2008 season by posting all-new career highs once again in 2009 with 68 receptions for 1167 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning himself a trip to Miami for the 2010 NFL Pro-Bowl.

Upon arriving in South Beach, Jackson was ready to put the disappointment of the Chargers recent playoff loss to the New York Jets behind him, and focus on putting on his best performance in Miami.  Jackson was one of the best players on a field full of superstars, as he caught 7 pass for 122 yards and a big 3rd quarter touchdown reception that helped bring the AFC back from a deficit to end up defeating the NFC.

Vincent Jackson has finally proven himself as a game-changer, and is no longer just a lanky receiver but a polished, physical wide-out that can be a force for the San Diego offense for years to come.  That is why the Vincent Jackson Rookie Card looks to be gaining value as Jackson continues to set his sights even higher.

What makes Aaron Rodgers such a valuable commodity?  His first several seasons in the NFL were fairly unremarkable, waiting, watching and learning from Brett Favre.

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2005 Upper Deck Foundations AARON RODGERS Press Plate Rookie AUTO Autograph 1 1    US $295.52

2005 Aaron Rodgers Press Pass Auto Rookie d 100    US $245.00

2005 Aaron Rodgers Bowman auto autograph signed rookie    US $450.00

From a statistical standpoint, that is exactly what Aaron Rodgers has done.  He became the first quarterback in history to throw for over 4,000 yards in his first two seasons as a starting quarterback.  Rodgers also led the Packers to a playoff appearance in the 2009 season.  After starting off the year 4-4, Rodgers led one of the better passing attacks in all of football as Green Bay went 7-1 in their final 8 games of the season.  Only a last second loss against Pittsburgh prevented them from closing out the year with 8 straight victories.

In their playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, Rodgers got off to a slow start and terrible ending, throwing an interception on the first play from scrimmage, and fumbling the ball into the hands of Karlos Dansby in overtime who took it into the end zone for the game winning score.  In spite of those two plays, Rodgers accumulated 4 touchdowns on 423 yards passing to lead the Packers from a 31-10 deficit to tie the game at 45, sending the game into overtime.  Rodgers 423 passing yards set a new Green Bay Packers single game record in both regular season and playoffs, surpassing Lynne Dickey’s previous mark of 418 yards.

Even after a devastating loss, there is no question that this is Aaron Rodgers’ team.  He has the respect of his teammates, the organization, and maybe most importantly he has the respect of Green Bay Packers fans.

An unlikely story for Rodgers, a junior college transfer who eventually became the starting quarterback for the University of California, he continues to make the best of an unconventional road to glory.  Waiting for the opportune moment in college, and waiting in the shadow of Favre for three years, Rodgers patience is finally paying off.

The Aaron Rodgers rookie card is one that is sure to increase in value as he continues to improve.