Sunday, March 22, 2026

Random Wax: 2023 Contenders Football Blaster

2023 Contenders:   Justin Jefferson and the Vikings are still trying to figure out quarterback.  They did sign Kyler Murray.  I'm not a Murray guy but the Vikings are better than the Cardinals and I'm interested to see if Murray can do well with Minnesota.
Lamar still hasn't shown us he can rise up to the challenge in the playoffs, future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald is retired, and Saquon has won a championship with the Eagles.
Nothing left to say about Barry Sanders, but he was so great and fun to watch.  Even sometimes when he was roasting your team, you'd just be in awe.
Cousins and Wilson's careers have not gone as expected while Amon-Ra St. Brown is still one of the great receivers in the NFL.
Anthony Richardson couldn't stay healthy and couldn't show he was a worthy starting QB.  Jayden Reed has been good but dealt with injuries last year.  Draft Class, Rookie Ticket Relics and Round Numbers are all good ways to showcase young players.
I really like the look of Rookie Stallions inserts.
Lawrence and the Jags were 13-4 in 2025.  He still needs to get his completion percentage up and cut down on interceptions but maybe 2026 is the year he turns the corner.
Some defensive studs and quarterback goodness from the league.  Patrick Mahomes is the all-time leader in passing yards per game at 285.2.  I hope he can come back from injury with minimal impact.  KC did add a good running back, and Super Bowl MVP, in Kenneth Walker III.

BREAKDOWN:
40 – Total Cards
3 – Historic Draft Class Contenders
2 – Game Ticket Bronze Parallel
1 - Retired Great
1 – Rookie Stallions
1 – Round Numbers
1 – Draft Class Contenders
1 – Rookie Ticket Swatches



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