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.
Played defensive back from 1981 through 83 for Penn State.
Also occasionally returned punts- notably returning one for a touchdown in 1982.
Played best game of college career in National Championship win over Georgia posting 2 interceptions and 9 tackles.
Finished college career with 180 total tackles, and 9 interceptions for 203 yards.
Selected in the 4th round of the 1983 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 1987 posted 42 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions.
Traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1988, as part of the Steve DeBerg trade.
Instantly made an impact slated as starter at Strong Safety paired alongside former Penn State teammate Harry Hamilton.
Best season came in 1989 with 6 picks for 44 yards, 3 fumble recoveries, 2.5 sacks, 22 pass deflections, and 104 tackles.
Sure handed tackler, that was considered one of the best run enforcers in the league, finished with 115 tackles in 1990.
After spending the entire 1991 season on IR due to a separated shoulder, opted to retire.
Fleer 1990, #354
NOTES:
Mark is a great signer TTM and has a stack of really good cards. I grabbed all of these from 1990 and sent them off covering most of the ones I wanted signed right out of the gate. I especially love the lighting and photography on the Score 1990 entry. While a drop off from the 89 set, this one is highly underrated.
