What are the main Rookie Cards for Football?

[westcoastinc]

Hey guys I dont collect football cards but am a huge fan. My team is the Buffalo Bills. Id like to grab a Trent Edwards autographed rookie card before the prices get out of range for me.

Just lookin for a autograph'd card no jersey or anything on it. Collecting hockey theres a select few but when I went on ebay there were just so many different kinds I wasnt sure. So maybe you can help me out by posting maybe a top 5 of what brand and series to look for.

I was lookin at this one..

TRENT EDWARDS 2007 SP AUTHENTIC AUTO SIGN OF TIMES (but the sideways autograph is sort of a turn off)

2007 CHIROGRAPHY TRENT EDWARDS RC AUTOGRAPH 85/299 (I like the look)

I notice alot of bowman chrome and topps chrome brand rookie cards for him.


I know for hockey SP Authentic is one to go with not sure about football. Thanks

[westcoastinc]

Oh yah I love the look of this card but its not rookie year.

08 UD Premier Trent Edwards AUTO #ed12/35 GOLD WOW

[Vincesanity]

Well the 2 you listed aren't his true rookies. Their inserts, his SPA rc is an Autographed/Patch. If you just want a Auto try Bowman Chrome, Topps Chrome or Playoff Contenders. If he has a Topps Rookie Premiere Auto those are nice. The high end Auto Patches would be Exquisite, Nationals Treasures and SPA if you change your mind.

[Sparky]

IMHO, the best rookie cards to own are:

Low end: Topps Chrome

Mid range: SP Authentic

High end: Exquisite Signature Patch

Trent Edwards is on the verge of breaking out, if I were you I'd go big and pick up an Exquisite while they're still under 200 bucks.

[trey3cd]

Here are some of his top RCs that you might be able to get. These are all true rookies.

2007 Playoff Contenders auto
2007 SP Authentic patch auto /725
2007 Donruss Elite rookie /599
2007 Leaf Limited auto/patch /99 (patch window says "RC")
2007 topps chrome rookie

Hope that helps. I would say go for the contenders auto, it is pretty decent priced and will definitely jump in value.

[westcoastinc]

thx guys

im not a serious collector just lookin to keep it under 40 i think ill get the chrome while i can

[dan243]

pick up his bowman chrome, thats a nice auto card!

[westcoastinc]

SPA is game used patch right?