CARDS: Pro Set 1991 HoF Photo Contest, Fleer 1990, Score 1992, Playbook ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 6/13/22 RECEIVED: 6/24/22 (11 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Mike Mularkey played college ball at Florida from 1980 to ’82.
He caught 55 passes for 628 yards and 3 TDs over his college career.
In 1983 signed with the San Fransisco 49ers as a 9th round pick, but ultimately finished the season on the roster of the Minnesota Vikings.
Caught first TD pass against Buccaneers in 1984, for one yard.
Known as a blocking TE, played for the Vikings through the ’88 season, catching 42 passes for 464 yards and 5 TDs.
Signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1989 and had a career high 22 receptions for 326 yards and a TD.
Recorded career highs again in ’90 catching 32 receptions for 365 yards and 3 TDs.
Retired after the 1991 season.
After a year off, went into coaching with Concordia University (MN) and was there for two years.
Quickly moved back to the NFL in 1994 working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a quality control and then later a TE coach.
Returned to Pittsburgh in ’96 as a TE coach, and then later as the offensive coordinator (2001-’03).
In 2004 took his first head coaching job in Buffalo and coached the team to a 14-18 record over two seasons as the team had to manage a QB controversy in 2005.
After an odd season with the Nick Saban Dolphins as OC in 2006, and then Cam Cameron as his TE coach in 2007, Mike hopped over to the Falcons in 2008 where he was OC again.
Head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars for one season in 2012, posting a 2-14 record.
Stayed in the AFC South as the TE coach for the Tennessee Titans in 2013.
Then after Ken Whisenhunt was fired during the season in 2015, Mularkey finished out the season, posting a 2-7 record.
Kept on board as the HC, Whisenhunt rebuilt the Titans, and in 2016 and 2017 posted a 9-7 record- making the playoffs in the latter.
Served as a TE coach for the Falcons in 2019, retiring from coaching after the season.
ACCOLADES:
Assistant Coach of the Year 2001
Offensive Coordinator of the Year 2010
NOTES:
Yes! What a play drawn up by Mike! Randle El Shovel 68 (Pitch to Randle El. Shovel to Jerome.) Pretty neat! He even wrote in a few player names including Bettis, Hines, Kordell Stewart and Randle El. So we know for certain this play came from his golden era with the Steelers between 2001-’03. Mike’s nickname ‘Inspector Gadget’ came from his penchant for gadget plays during his time with Pittsburgh.
To be honest, Mike got no respect. I remember when the Titans hired him as their head coach, everyone, even flaming tacks fans were snickering or uninspired by the choice- but much to Mike’s credit, he did build a successful team, and then he was run out of town.. after making the playoffs!
Ahmad Dixon played college ball at Baylor from 2010-’14 at defensive back.
Over his college careers with the Bears, he had 288 combined tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 9 pass deflections, and 4 picks for 72 yard and a TD.
Selected in the 7th round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Signed to the Vikings practice squad, and then to the Bears active roster during the 2014 season.
Had 5 special teams tackles and a fumble recovery for the Bears.
Signed by the Dolphins and quickly cut, Dixon ended the year back on the Vikings and was cut in 2015
Dixon tried his hand in the CFL and appeared in one game for the Edmonton Eskimos in 2017.
Played for the South team of The Spring League in 2018.
Resigned with the Esks that year but was released in final cut downs.
Drafted by the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL 2020 during the 6th round.
Before COVID ended the season, Dixon had 44 tackles in 4 games for LA.
Joined the Massachusetts Pirates of the IFL in 2021, posting 49 tackles, 4 pass breakups, an interception and a sack.
Played for the Philadelphia Stars in 2022, and started 9 contests, recording 41 total tackles, 1 pass deflections, 1 pick, and 2 forced fumbles.
Signed with the Pirates again for 2023 but did not make the squad.
NOTES:
This card is an uncorrected error. Topps accidentally spelled Ahmad’s name, ‘Ahmed’. Cheap certified autographed cards for my favorite sets are a no brainier through eBay.
CARDS: Panini Prestige 2015, Upper Deck Star Rookies 2012 ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home SENT: 8/1/24 RECEIVED: 10/27/25 (452 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Michael Floyd played WR for Notre Dame from 2008-’12.
In his first game, he became the first ever Freshman to score the first points of the season for the Fightin’ Irish.
His first year numbers of 48 catches for 719 yards and 7 TDs were all school records for a Freshman receiver in 2008.
In 2011 he caught 100 passes for 1147 yards and 9 TDs.
His career school totals included 271 receptions for 3686 yards and 37 TDs- including an 88 yard barn burner.
Both his 100 receptions in 2011, and his 37 career receiving TDs were school record marks.
Selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
Drew rave reviews as the heir apparent to longtime Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald.
Had raw yet efficient rookie season, catching 45 passes for 562 yards and 2 TDs.
Blossomed in second season catching 65 passes for 1041 yards and 5 TDs including a career high 91 yarder.
Had a streak of 4 straight games with TD catches in 2015.
Following a DUI arrest in 2016, Floyd was released by the team, and began the journeyman phase of his career.
Signed late in the season by the Patriots, and the following year played for the Vikings in 2017.
Saw action in 13 contests for the Redskins in 2018.
Released by the Baltimore Ravens during final roster cuts in 2019.
NOTES:
I like Michael, and I think he got a bad wrap. It’s hard dealing with addictions, especially alcohol since it is so prevalent and easy to get. The Cardinals after his DUI incident, cut his promising career short, and although he went on to play for other teams, I think Floyd could’ve wrapped up a spectacular career with the right kind of help.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
