Well after a few years, I decided to try Peyton again. I got extremely lucky to get him a second time, on this card. Although I had two other cards I had preferred to get him on more (Score 2010, Donruss Rookies & Stars 2009) I could not locate them in time and rushed this one out the door with a donation to his foundation for $20.00.
Since then he’s pretty much gone cold. He’s signed a few photos produced by his charity TTM, but that’s about it. He’s had his due receiving numerous accolades in retirement, inducted into the Pro Football HoF in 2021, and also the Broncos and Colts Rings of Honor. While rumored to be in line to work for the Colts organization over the past few years in some capacity, Peyton remains focused on his endeavors, especially with his brother Eli working on the Manningcast .
Threw for 4,548 yards and 22 TDs over college career.
While numbers weren’t spectacular, did enough to get noticed by pro scouts.
Selected by the Green Bay Packers in 1998 during the 6th round of the NFL Draft.
Toiled away on the practice squad and primarily as Brett Favre’s little seen backup for first two seasons.
Traded for by Seattle, following former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike Holmgren.
After unseating Trent Dilfer at starting QB in 2003, went on to have a productive NFL career in Seattle.
Had most productive season in 2007, throwing for 3,966 yards and 28 TDs.
Fan favorite who had a heartbreaking departure from Seattle after the 2011 NFL Lockout.
Began Journeyman phase of career with the Tennessee Titans playing 2011 and 2012 with the franchise.
Had a solid 2011, throwing for 3,571 yards and 18 TDs.
Joined Indianapolis Colts in 2013, playing sparingly initially, backing Andrew Luck.
As injuries piled up on Luck- especially near the end of 2015, pressed back into emergency action leading team to 5-3 mark in his absence.
Retired after the 2015 season.
As of 2022, is currently an on air personality for Sunday Night Countdown on ESPN.
ACCOLADES:
ProBowl 2003, 05, 07
Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor
Seattle Seahawks 35th Anniversary Team
Panini Rookies & Stars 2010, #134
NOTES:
I really respected Matt. -He always had the Texans number. I wrote Matt right at the end of the 2012 season, after he said that he was very good with fan mail. I tossed these two cards in, because I couldn’t find the Score 2009 or the Donruss Rookies & Stars 2009 I wanted to send.I never knew what a journey it’d be for these cards…
It took roughly 8.5 years to get these back. In that time, I got a job, got married, moved 3 times, and had a kid. I never thought I’d see these again, but Matt now represents the longest wait I’ve had for any TTM ever, besting Santana Dotson by… 2 and a half years or so.
Large and mobile QB in the mold of Duante Culpepper.
Completed 680 passes for 8,078 yards, 44 touchdowns and 34 interceptions in 35 career games- and a school record 8427 yards.
Was the 17th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
By midseason, was established as Bucs starter at QB.
In 2010, led Bucs to 10-6 record, passing for 3451 yards and 25 TDs to just 6 interceptions.
Tied for NFL lead with 5 4th quarter comebacks that year.
Passed for career high 4065 yards and 27 TDs in 2012.
Threw 95 yard pass to Vincent Jackson to lead NFL that season.
In 2013, Tampa decided to go in a different direction at QB- and after 5 games was cut.
Spent the remainder of the 2013 season on the roster of the Minnesota Vikings.
Signed and cut by the Giants in 2014 before camp.
Spent 2015 on the preseason roster of the Miami Dolphins.
After failing to latch on with Dolphins, played for the FXFL Brooklyn Bolts.
Joined Indianapolis Colts late in season, and was released the following year.
Caught the attention of the Calgary Stampeders and signed with team in 2018- but retired soon thereafter.
Score 2009, #358Panini Rookies & Stars 2010, #139
NOTES:
I always thought Josh got a bad wrap. His 2010 was a really solid campaign, and while he did survive the Raheem Morris epoch, he was able to rally the team to a decent 7-9 record while posting some pretty decent numbers.
I had worked with my friend Chris in tracking down Josh’s address. He wasn’t at the top of my list, so I let Chris at him first. After he got a success, I went ahead and put my cards together and sent them out.
ATT
CPD
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
RAT
2048
1179
13878
57.6
81
68
77.6
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
205
946
4.6
4
33
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