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NFL

Painter, Curtis

CARD: Score 2009, Upper Deck Star Rookies 2009
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home
SENT: 4/30 RECEIVED: 5/27 (27 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Curtis Painter played QB at Purdue from 2005-’08.
  • He threw for 11,163 yards and 67 TDs to 46 Interceptions over his college career.
  • Painter has a quick release, and equalled the school’s single game passing record with 6 passing TDs against Eastern Illinois.
  • At the 2007 Motor Bowl he completed 35 of 54 passes for a record 546 yards and 3 TDs.
  • Colts GM Bill Polian watched him twice during the previous season, so it was no surprise when they pulled the trigger on him in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
  • The team liked what they saw and wanted to groom him behind Peyton Manning and Jim Sorgi.
  • Painter finally saw action as the starting QB near the end of his rookie season as the team decided to rest its starters for the playoffs.
  • He’d complete 8 of 28 passes for 83 yards.
  • After not playing the entire 2010 season, Painter was thrust into action in 2011 after Manning was lost for the season due to an injured neck.
  • He’d replace Kerry Collins in the starting lineup and after 8 contests was replaced in the lineup by Dan Orlovsky.
  • Completed 132 of 243 passes for 1541 yards and 6 TDs to 9 picks.
  • Released after the 2011 season.
  • Signed with the Giants in 2013 where he’d back up… Eli Manning!
  • Completed 8 of 16 passes for 57 yards and 2 interceptions.
  • Released during the 2014 offseason.

NOTES:

I think its safe to say that Curtis Painter is the only player to complete the circle having backed up both Peyton and Eli Manning. He also comes from a long and secretive line of quality QBs from Purdue.

CFL, NFL

Collie, Austin

Cards: Score 2009, Score 2010, Topps Prime 2010, Donruss Rookies & Stars 2009 Longevity, Upper Deck Star Rookies 2009
Acquired: TTM 2018, C/o Work
Sent:11/12/18 Received: 7/9/19 (239 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Austin Collie played WR at BYU in 2004, 2007, and 2008.
  • In 2008, he smashed school records and led the conference with 106 catches for 1,538 yards and 15 TDs.
  • He’d be selected in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
  • In Austin’s rookie season he battled Pierre Garcon for the starting position in the slot.
  • Collie finished with 676 yards on 60 catches, scoring 7 TDs.
  • In 2010, Collie caught 58 passes for 649 yards and 8 TDs in 9 games, but suffered two concussions in non-consecutive games- shortening and eventually ending his season.
  • Rolling into 2011, with Peyton Manning on IR, the team trotted out Curtis Painter initially, but later saw both Dan Orlovsky and Kerry Collins take snaps at QB.
  • Collie’s numbers suffered, as his yards per reception dropped (9.5) and his TD catches plummeted (1).
  • He’d again suffer a concussion during the 2012 NFL season, and later during the regular season- a season ending knee injury.
  • Signed with the 49ers, but didn’t make it through the final roster cuts.
  • Joined the Patriots and was on and off the roster throughout the 2013 season catching 6 passes for 63 yards on the season.
  • After a year out of football, Collie played in the CFL for the BC Lions in 2015.
  • On the season, he caught 43 passes for 439 yards and 7 TDs.
  • Retired in 2018 and currently works in the medical field treating concussions.

NOTES:

I don’t recall sending Austin a Topps Prime 2010, so it was nice of him to include it with the bevy of cards I sent to him- which covered all my set needs during that period and as well as the additional 2009 Upper Deck Star Rookies card.

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CFL
NFL

Laurinaitis, James


Cards: Upper Deck Star Rookies 2009, Score 2009, Adrenalyn 2010
Acquired:  TTM 2016, C/o The New Orleans Saints
Sent:  5/23  Received: 6/8   (15 days)

A three-time AP All-American, James Laurinaitis was the most recognized and decorated player in the 2009 draft. He was easily viewed by many as the safest selection, and boasted 366 career tackles and 9 picks while playing linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. With a rare combination of size and athleticism, Laurinaitis earned the 2006 Bronko Nagurski Award and then the Lott Trophy in 2008 as the nation’s best defensive player. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams near the top of the second round at pick 35.

He quickly asserted himself as the leader in the middle of the Rams defense and was named to many All-Rookie teams after putting up a line of 120 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions in 2009.  During that rookie campaign James notched a single game career high 16 tackles against the Cardinals. As a consistent force in the middle Laurinaitis put up 100+ combined tackles for seven straight seasons. His best season came in perhaps 2011 or 2012 when James had 142 combined tackles.

In 2016, he joined the New Orleans Saints as a Free Agent. During that off season he signed these 3 cards for me.  He switched to inside linebacker, and had 17 tackles through 3 games, but injured his quad. In November he was released by the Saints and had some tryouts with the Chiefs and Lions, but later opted to retire in early 2017.

G/GS 117/116       TAC   663         SAC  16.5          FUM   9
INT 10        YDS 74      AVG  7.4      TD  0       LG   21