Tag Archives: St. Louis Rams

Kennison, Eddie (2)

Leaf Rookies & Stars 2005, #57

CARDS: Leaf Rookies & Stars 2005 (RED 111/249)
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 10/3 RECEIVED: 11/25 (53 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

The previous card that I had gotten from Eddie was gifted to my from my friend Lance, so I thought I’d try him TTM. Long rumored to not sign any Rams cards due to the fallout he had with the franchise, I thought my best bet would be to ask him to sign some Chiefs cards. Well, he signed one of two, opting not to sign the Upper Deck MVP card- but that’s okay, I really like this red parallel that he was kind enough to sign for me.

Long, Jake (2)

CARDS: Score 2009, Upper Deck College Heroes 2008 x2, Topps 2014
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home
SENT: 1/3/23 RECEIVED: 1/17/23 (days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • See Also Jake Long
  • Long returned in time for the 2015 season, but was released in a cost saving move by the Rams.
  • He signed a one year contract with the Falcons.
  • In 2016, Jake briefly flirted with Baltimore, but ended up in Minnesota.
  • He’d tear his Achilles in week 10 ending his season.
  • Long retired during the 2017 offseason.

NOTES:

I had been meaning to get back to Jake for a while after getting a freebee back in 2014. I think I’d been kicking the tires on him for 3 to 4 years, so it makes sense he’s the first calendar success of 2023.

These Upper Deck cards- meh- they’re okay, but they were better than the junk that was designed for the ’08 season. The Score ’09 was definitely a set need, while the Topps 2014 was the slow evolution of the product from I think 2011. The design started resembling more of a fender, but eh I’m sorta okay with that. I thought it’d be nice to get one of him in his Rams attire- even if it is St. Louis.

Robinson, Laurent

Topps 2012, #333

CARDS: Topps 2012, Playoff Contenders 2012, Panini Prestige 2012
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 11/29 RECEIVED: 12/8 (9 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Played college ball at Illinois State University from 2003-06.
  • Set school single season records as a Junior catching 86 passes for 1465 yards and 12 TDs.
  • At the time of his departure from the school in 07, owned multiple career receiving records (192 catches, 3007 yards, and 29 receiving TDs).
  • Selected in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons
  • As a rookie caught 37 passes for 437 yards and a TD.
  • After a disappointing season in 2008, the Falcons traded Laurent to the St. Louis Rams for a 5th and 6th round pick.
  • In 2010 had 34 receptions for 344 yards and 2 TDs.
  • Signed with the Chargers for the 2011 season but was cut in camp.
  • Immediately picked up by the Cowboys and went on to notch career highs with 54 receptions for 858 receiving yards and 11 TDs.
  • Signed with the Jaguars in 2012 for a big payday, but injuries- primarily concussions ended his career.

NOTES:

Some great looking cards here of Laurent. I mean I guess he’s best remembered for his brief time in Dallas. One wonders how it would’ve turned out if he stayed put with the Cowboys.

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