Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

2021 Score:  Josh Allen and the Bills have high expectations again this season.  Hopefully some of the small tweaks and coaching change can get them over the hump.  He passed for 3600+ yards and 25 touchdowns.  He also added 14 touchdowns rushing.  Not his greatest year but one almost any team would take.

Wow, the quarterback landscape has changed in the last 5 years.  And yes, I bought this pack 5 years ago and showing it off for the first time.

None of these three made their mark on the NFL.

These 3D inserts are pretty cool and include retired greats.

I really like that Deion card.  I'm a fan of him and he looks great in the GOAT Falcons red jerseys and all the red works for me on this Game Face insert.  I do like the Next Level Stats but I'm not sure those stats are really "Next Level Worthy".  No offense to Chase Claypool and maybe I'm missing something.  Derrick Henry on a Score Team insert.  Henry is still a beast.  He rushed for over 1500 yards and had 16 touchdowns last season at age 31.  

Good looking Collegiate Champions insert.  I'm a big fan of these with photos from both college and the NFL.  Reggie Bush was also part of that 2009 New Orleans Saints Super Bowl winning team.

I like all three of these photos.

NFL games start tonight and I can't wait!  Some great tight ends and another retired legend.  We'll end it with a great Davante Adams photo.

BREAKDOWN:

40 – Total Cards

7 – RC

4 – Next Level

3 – 3D

3 – Red Parallel

2 – Score Team

2 – Retired Greats

1 – Game Face

1 – Throwback Rookie

1 – Collegiate Champion

Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

2021 Score:   Patrick Mahomes is one of the big questions when the new season starts this fall.  He's coming off a major injury, the Chiefs were already struggling, and you just never know how these things play out.  I really hope he comes back close to normal.

I bought this pack in July of 2021 but just posting it now.  Like a little time capsule.  Things are so different now.  Russel Wilson and the Seahawks had won the 2013 championship and were still on top of the world.  It would still be a few years, but things would change drastically for both.

I had hopes for Zach Wilson.  Maybe rooting for the BYU underdog.  He's still in the league but it has been a rough go of it for him.

I'm okay with the 3D inserts showcasing a trio of defensive players from a team.

Mac Jones has also struggled overall in his career, but he did have success his rookie year in New England and in limited time last year with the 49ers last season.  These are 1991 Throwback Rookies inserts.

More Score Team inserts, which are pretty good, a Next Level Stats insert and Game Face which gives us a retired great.

BREAKDOWN:
40 – Total Cards
9 – RC
3 – 3D
3 – Next Level
3 – Score Team
3 – Red Parallel
2 – 1991 Throwback Rookies
1 – Game Face
1 – Retired Great

Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

2021 Score:  We'll kick off this pack with Cowboys legend Troy Aikman.  This is a really good photo.  It is simple but seeing him focused on what is happening downfield is a nice look.

I like this design more and more.  I hope to see Joe Burrow back and healthy soon.  He is too good and the Bengals' only hope for a good season

That gray background is dull but I like these cards which gives us a match of current players and retired legends.

Youngsters from the set.  The jury is still out on Mac Jones.  Though an Alabama alum, I'm still rooting for him to do well in the NFL.

Plenty of these in my pack.  They are good looking cards and I like the bold view of key stats.

Is that really the game face for John Randle and Von Miller?  I don't mind the design but the execution seems off on these with all smiles.  Maybe that's what they look like in the 4th quarter of a win but not what I expect when I think "game face".   That Tannehill is a Dots Gold parallel #/225.

I really like these.  We get two good looks of the players including in their college unis.  These inserts are a win to me.

Score Team inserts aren't bad but feel like they are lacking something.  It just doesn't scream "scoring play" to me.  And we'll end it with Tom Terrific.  You're welcome.

BREAKDOWN:
40 – Total Cards
7 – RC
3 – Next Level
3 – Score Team
3 – Red Parallel
3 – Retired Legends
2 – 3D
2 – Game Face
2 – NCAA National Champion
1 – Dots Gold Parallel #/225

Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

2021 Score:  We have Christian McCaffrey doing one of the things he does best in catching the ball.  It was great seeing him healthy again and having a good season with both Carolina and San Francisco.

The design has grown on me since I first picked up this pack in 2021.  I like the photos on all of these cards.  

Plenty of youngsters here in their college unis which is always fun.

Love the inclusion of retired greats.  More good photos with that Rice standing out.

Some greats of the game.  I like both inserts.  I do think Garrett is smiling because he just found his way to a quarterback again.  Dude is a beast on defense.

These are nice cards but they could have done something with that gray background.  Added some color somewhere.

I like the Elliott and Kamara cards but the Watson shot looks out of place.

Can Watson get back to the level of play we saw in Houston?  I'm not sure but I know Cleveland is banking on it.  Trevor Lawrence on a nice-looking Throwback Rookie card.  Is Jacksonville ready to take their game to the next level?  They have that nice comeback playoff victory over the Chargers from last season under their belt.  I'd like to see him and the Jags be relevant. 

BREAKDOWN:

40 – Total Cards

7 – RC

4 – Retired Greats

3 – Next Level

3 – Score Team

3 – Red Parallel

2 – 3D

2 – Game Face

1 – Throwback Rookie

1 – Collegiate Champion

Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

2021 Score Football:  Saquon Barkley's situation in New York still hasn't played out to completion but you have to think the Giants want him back.  After giving Daniel Jones a big contract you don't want to take away his running game.  Of course that comes at a cost and we'll see what that ends up being. 

This isn't a bad design.  Not great and a bit too much white but not one I dislike.  

I'm really hoping the Falcons can throw the ball this year and Kyle Pitts can be a bigger part of the offense.  Can New England figure it out with Mac Jones after putting a real offensive coordinator in place?  Inquiring minds want to know...

The backgrounds are a bit bland but I like the concept. 

Love retired greats!  Mark Gastineau was so much fun back in the day.  And LT did have a great game face though I'm not sure what they have pictured gives is the best representation of it.

I like the dual look of a player in both his college and pro unis as well as showcasing champions.

Next Level are good inserts while Score Team are better in my book.

That Zach Wilson is a Throwback Rookie.  Wow how these two are somewhat tied together with Aaron Rogers moving to the Jets.  Fun pack of cards.  Nice mix of vets, rookies and legends.

BREAKDOWN:
40 – Total Cards
6 – RC
4 – Retired Greats
3 – Next Level
3 – Score Team
3 – Red Parallel
3 – Collegiate Champions
2 – 3D
1 – Game Face
1 – Throwback Rookie

Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

2021 Score Football:  Doesn't sound like Kyler Murray's status in Arizona is exactly settled yet.  It sounds like the Cardinals want to keep him long term but we're just not getting a good feeling about Murray's long term commitment.

This set has 400 base cards so packs can be hit and miss but the variety in these packs keep ya coming back. 

Great insert.  Wish it had more color but retired greats together like this is a big win.

Lots of rookies.  Gives me a chance to show off those great Michigan jerseys.  Collins had a solid first season at WR for Houston while Trey Lance and Jaret Patterson are still competing for time on the field.

Kuechly is an all-time favorite of mine so this was a nice pull while the Next Level Stats inserts are good looking cards and keeps the Murray theme going.

Retired greats!  You know I love 'em on new cardboard and Score is one of the few sets where they are easily found.  Fun pack of cards.

BREAKDOWN:
40 – Total Cards
7 – Retired Greats
6 – RC
4 – Next Level
3 – Game Face
3 – Score Team
3 – Red Parallel
1 – 3D
1 – Throwback Rookie
1 – Collegiate Champion

Random Wax: 2021 Score Football

 2021 Score Football: I'm a big Elway fan and this is a great photo from Super Bowl XXXIII.  I didn't even realize it until after I scanned it and got a closer look.  Love Archambeau coming at Elway while he gets the ball past the defender with a smile.  Even though he took out my Falcons in that game I haven't disowned him.  And you gotta love this card.

Not a bad design. I do wish the borders weren't quite so white but I can live with it.

Surtain has had a really good year for the Broncos with four interceptions so far while Newsome and Lance haven't seen the field much this season.

I like the idea behind these inserts even if I have to see so many Buckeye and Crimson Tide players on them.

I like the Score Team inserts and I can't complain with any of these guys.  

Some nice Tom Terrific pulls.

J.J. Watt now plays with the Cardinals but has been hit with injuries this season.

Aaron Donald's second appearance this go around.  Fun pack.  Plenty of variety and a good pull.

BREAKDOWN:
40 – Total Cards
6 – RC
5 – Retired Greats
4 – Score Team
3 – Next Level
3 – Red Parallel
2 – Game Face
2 – Collegiate Champion
1 – 3D
1 – Throwback Rookie