Todd Gurley
Are you ready for some football? Buzz picks five NFL Draft rips
If you hadn't noticed, there are a number of boxes with discounted prices right now right here as the newly launched Blowout Cards NFL Draft Supersale is here.
A few of them caught Buzz's attention with their potential ... here are some picks from that group in the sale that just dropped ahead of the NFL Draft next week.
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BOWMAN'S BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
2022 Bowman's Best University hobby box & eight-box case
The newest box in the big sale is one with a lot of potential between guys who are set to be drafted soon -- or perhaps later -- as well as cards and autos from guys who are already in the NFL. How is this possible? NIL deals that let players show up on cards well before draft time -- and that makes it one with a longer shelf life in terms of potential. Who's in here? Among the already-pro names are C.J. Stroud, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, Jordan Addison, Bijan Robinson, Will Anderson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for starters. Among the 2024 draft hopefuls and potential future picks? Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, Jordan Travis, D.J. Uiagalelei, Dallas Turner, J.C. Latham, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Taulia Tagovailoa to name a few. There are autos for a lot -- it not all -- of them in both insert sets and standard ink as well as a small lineup of rarer dual- and triple-auto cards, too. (There's heat here -- especially when slabbed.) The best part here beyond all of the parallel and potentially Super finds in play are two autographs in every single box. Cases should also be considered here, too.Keep reading for a few more boxes you should consider (and are likely to end up in Buzz's cart).
Ticket Stud or Ticket Dud? You decide ... here's Chapter 14
With these Ticket Stud or Ticket Dud stories I'm turning just a tiny bit of that energy just a few degrees away from cards (we'll still have plenty of them here) for a different kind of cardboard. What am I doing? Simple ... this is an occasional dip into some random ticket lots -- a show and tell showing something small with a story.
This time? A college rivalry ticket that feels more like a history lesson.
Keep reading to see the details this time ... and tell me if you think it's a Ticket Stud or a Ticket Dud.
Buzz Break: 2015 Topps Finest football hobby blister pack
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2015 Topps Finest football hobby blister pack
The cost: Click here (these and hobby boxes)Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Fast Five: Bargain boxes Buzz would be ripping right now
Fast Five is a quick list under a simple topic that might offer a basic starting point for a themed collection. It's a basic list of five items that could be fun for a starting collector or a new way to add to a stash that might already seemingly include everything when it comes to cardboard. For some of you, it's probably common sense. For others of you out there, it's something to think about.
This time? Five boxes Buzz would be ripping right now ... all from the bargain section.
BACK TO SCHOOL ... RIGHT NOW
2021 Onyx Vintage Collection College Football box
These aren't actually out yet -- it's merely in pre-order mode for a November release -- but this one is Onyx's take on the new NCAA NIL rules that allow current athletes to make money on their name, image and likeness right now rather than when they are done with their college days. College football and college basketball figure to be the biggest deals on this front and this one includes a pair of autos in a box along with two other cards. Bryce Young's start has the word "Heisman" attached already and the other certified autos of his all have had pro-type dollar signs attached, not mere college award-winner prices. These boxes figure to be a bit hit and miss -- the big names will pay for a few boxes, others probably won't -- but at their present price I think they are worth the risk moreso than a lot of other releases out there. College NIL autos will have a longer shelf life than your typical draft picks cards as the booster crowd will be interested as well as the school fans -- and they won't have NFL cardboard to trump them until further down the line. I'm sure more stuff is coming but the other other one of these releases on the tarmac is a multi-sport approach. This one is solely football so that gives it the edge for me. Once Panini America's fully licensed NIL stuff starts, those will be the first-look but these are not far off.Keep reading for four more making up the list this time.
Buzz Break: 2021 Panini Contenders Draft Picks (blaster)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2021 Panini Contenders Draft Picks football cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery featuring what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2020 Panini Contenders Draft Picks (blaster)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2020 Panini Contenders Draft Picks football cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2020 Score football cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2020 Score football cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.Buzz Break: 2020 Panini Prizm Draft Picks (multi-packs)
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The box: 2020 Panini Prizm Draft Picks football (two multi-packs)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby & FOTL)Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.
Buzz Break: 2019 Score football cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2019 Score football cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown of what was in this one.Buzz Break: 2019 Donruss football cards (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.The box: 2019 Donruss NFL cards (Fanatics blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 11
Cards per box: 88
Base set completion: 71 of 250 (28 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Calvin Ridley, Drew Brees, Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, Anthony Munoz, Amari Cooper, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mark Ingram, Eli Manning, Baker Mayfield, Todd Gurley, Philip Rivers, Tim Brown, Aaron Jones, Matt Ryan
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2019 Donruss NFL cards (Hour 7)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 7.
The box: 2019 Donruss football cards (Fanatics blaster)
The cost: $24.99 (click here for a few formats)
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2015 Topps Finest NFL (Hour 2)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 2.
The box: 2015 Topps Finest football hobby blister pack
The cost: Click here
What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz Break: 2018 Panini Playoff football cards (mega box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2018 Panini Playoff football cards (mega box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)
Packs per box: 10
Cards per pack: 8
Cards per box: 80
Base set completion: 48 of 200 (24 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Russell Wilson, Mark Ingram, Julio Jones, Cam Newton, Carson Wentz, Stefon Diggs, Dalvin Cook, DeVante Parker, Richard Sherman, David Johnson, Aaron Donald, Sammy Watkins
Buzz Break: 2018 Panini Playoff football cards (hanger box)
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The box: 2018 Panini Playoff football cards (hanger box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 60
Base set completion: 42 of 200 (21 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Dak Prescott, Matthew Stafford, Todd Gurley, Julian Edelman, Jimmy Garoppolo, Kenyan Drake, Jameis Winston
First Buzz: 2020 Super Break Super Packs Playoffs Edition
What: 2020 Super Break Super Packs Playoffs Edition football cards
Arrives: Jan. 17
Box basics: One buyback card per pack
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Super Break looks to the gridiron for this one with notable Rookie Cards, autographs and more in both slabs and raw form all in one place.
Keep reading for more info.
Buzz Break: 2019 Panini Absolute Football cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2019 Panini Absolute Football cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 8
Cards per box: 64
Base set completion: 55 of 200 (28 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck, Sony Michel, Philip Rivers
Rookies (32) – Drew Lock, Dwayne Haskins, Gardner Minshew II, D.K. Metcalf, Andy Isabella, Hunter Renfrow, Brian Burns, Benny Snell Jr., Dexter Lawrence, Qadree Ollison, Darnell Savage Jr., Trysten Hill, Miles Sanders, Travis Homer, Tyree Jackson, Josh Allen, Hakeem Butler, Jaylon Ferguson, Keelan Doss, Dexter Williams, Cameron Smith, Miles Boykin, Dre Greenlaw, Ed Oliver, Alexander Mattison, Byron Murphy, Stanley Morgan Jr., Justin Layne, Rock Ya-Sin, Rashan Gary, Dillon Mitchell, Mecole Hardman Jr.
Black Friday Wave 5 -- here are five deals to consider
If you hadn't noticed, our fifth wave of Black Friday boxes with discounted prices just dropped right now right here as BlowoutCards.com is bringing a wave approach to today's sales.
Here are five boxes/cases that caught this collector’s eye in this wave.
2017 Panini Crown Royale NFL retail premium box
This wave might be the strongest of them all if you ask me and this box's potential is one big reason why I say that. Back when I opened my only box of this one, I landed a Christian McCaffrey Platinum Rookie Card parallel -- a big deal this season -- but that's not the biggest rookie here ... you have a shot at Patrick Mahomes RCs and their parallels as well as ink and memorabilia cards. You get two hits per box here -- one auto, one mem -- and the strong rookie crop makes it a no-brainer at a price not dramatically higher than it was back when it arrived. It's not the flashiest design, but it's got some good potential.Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2018 Panini Prizm NFL mega box (Hour 3)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 3.
The box: 2018 Panini Prizm football cards (mega box)
The cost: Click here (other formats)What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Sunday Superstars: NFL Week 1 cardboard icons include trio of Ravens, Mahomes, Minshew, McCaffrey, Murray & more
There was no crying playing against the Dolphins -- it was a laugher.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, WR Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and RB Mark Ingram lit things up against Miami and all could be seeing some interesting cardboard gains after a Ravens record-setting 59-10 rout to open the season. It was the highest-scoring mark in the league since 2012, despite all of the crazy offensive teams of the last few years.
Jackson's Rookie Cards are found in last year's releases, while Brown is a 2019 rookie and Ingram's arrival came back in 2011. Their stats? Jackson completed 17 of 20 passes for 324 yards and five TDs and didn't have much time to run. Brown had just four catches but ended with 147 yards and a pair of scores, while Ingram, had 14 carries but 107 yard and two TDs in the win. All are strong numbers, albeit against a team that looks to be headed for worst in the league dishonors. Jackson will probably remain the go-to of this trio with his late-season highlights last year paving the way for even more hype now. Brown might be the go-to new-pull guy but could have up and down games as plenty of new cards drop. Ingram also could have some ups and downs but he's got plenty of cardboard to choose from -- but not much in his new colors. (Yet.)
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Keep reading for more guys who generated some buzz on the field this week.
Buzz Break: 2018 Donruss Optic football cards (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down the results here. Like this and want to see more -- or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2018 Donruss Optic NFL cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 6
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 24
Base set completion: 13 of 100 (13 percent)
Duplicates: 0Base cards: Amari Cooper, Landon Collins, Christian McCaffrey, Marlon Mack, Kenyan Drake, Patrick Peterson, Terrell Suggs, Jordan Howard, Jerick McKinnon, Mike Evans, Emmanuel Sanders, Marvin Jones Jr., A.J. Green
Buzz Break: 2019 Donruss football cards (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.The box: 2019 Donruss NFL cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 11
Cards per box: 88
Base set completion: 72 of 250 (29 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards – Randall Cunningham, Todd Gurley, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Randy Moss, John Riggins, LaDainian Tomlinson, Josh Rosen, Ozzie Newsome, Brian Urlacher, Kenyan Drake, John Elway, Mitchell Trubisky, Khalil Mack, Drew Bledsoe, Carson Wentz, Jared Goff, Ezekiel Elliott, Andrew Luck, Tim Brown, Marshall Faulk, Christian McCaffrey, Cam Newton, Derrick Henry, Eddie George
Buzz Break: 2019 Championship Collection repack (MJ Holding)
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The box: 2019 Championship Collection football repack (MJ Holding)
Where to buy: Walmart (Click here for our Bargain Breaks section)
Packs per box: 20 -- plus five bonus cards
Cards per pack: Varies by brandNotables on base cards – See gallery for key pulls (one hit this time)
First Buzz: 2019 Super Break One-time Football
What: 2019 Super Break One-time Football
Arrives: Aug. 26
Box basics: One buyback football card per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Super Break looks to the modern years of the gridiron for a new buyback collection that will include key names on key cards in a limited-run release.
Buzz Break: 2019 Panini Prestige football cards (blaster box)
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The box: 2019 Panini Prestige NFL cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available)
Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 64
Base set completion: 47 of 200 (24 percent)
Duplicates: 0Notables on base cards: Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Carson Wentz, Calvin Ridley, Jimmy Garoppolo, Sam Darnold, Mark Ingram, Russell Wilson, Alvin Kamara, Mitchell Trubisky, J.J. Watt, Jared Goff, Derrick Henry
First Buzz: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Auto Mini Helmets
What: 2019 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Football Mini Helmets
Arrives: July 3
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures is back on the gridiron once again with new NFL names, new styles of helmets and some of the biggest names from the past all inside.