2008 Donruss Threads Hobby Boxes
Well, finally broke down and purchased another hobby box of a 2008 product–in fact, two boxes, since I hadn’t in quite some time, my local card shop gave me a bit of a deal.
Also, it might be the only 2008 product I collect this year–even Bowman Chrome, which I bought a ton of (too much?) in 2007 might be on the chopping block, depending on how the rookie class starts to look once the regular season gets under way. Right now, I’m not holding my breath–I still think what little superstar talent was in this draft was at positions that doesn’t bode well for prospecting–so any additional 2008 cards I buy this year will have to be more for fun. Or of specific players.
I bought a bunch of Threads in 2007 as well (again, too much?), and did manage to pull a couple of the letter patches (Isaiah Stanback & Darius Walker–sold the Stanback, believe I still have the Walker), as well as a few other nice hits (Michael Bush Auto Patch card, Trent Edwards Prime Patch, Dan Marino Gridiron Kings Patch).
Anyway, since posts have been slow around here, I think I’ll go at a slower pace for opening the boxes–not quite A Pack A Day style, but a few packs here, and a few there. Or I’ll get bored in a few days and bust the rest, who knows?
Anyway, first two packs:
Pack #1:
#19 Joey Galloway
#42 Jon Kitna
#110 Heath Miller
#135 Josh Cribbs
#150 Ladell Betts
2008 Gridiron King Ernie Wheelwright
Pack #2:
#14 Santana Moss
#CGK-15 Ernie Wheelwright (Red Border, #087/100)
#138 Tony Romo
#113 Drew Carter
#125 Rudi Johnson
So, one ok hit in the first two packs–Wheelwright isn’t a big name rookie, but he was a Minnesota Golden Gopher in college–my alma mater. Unfortunately, he was one of those frustrating players that just never really seemed to live up to his potential–he finished 3rd in school history in career receptions, yards and 100-yard games and 2nd in career receiving touchdowns–but at 6-5, 215 pounds, and starting as a freshmen, many fans (like myself) thought he had the tools to do more. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
I do think the cards are pretty sharp, though–but I’m not sure about the checklist. Only 150 non-rookie base cards, and Josh Cribbs makes the cut? Looking at the rest of the checklist, there are a handful of other players that I personally would rather see some more defensive players, or even offensive linemen in the set (linemen always get the shaft when it comes to the hobby).
Also, in addition to 150 veterans, there are another 150 rookie cards–which again seems a bit ridiculous. Especially with guys like Adarius Bowman on the list.
But, overall, I’m excited to be busting some cards again. Check back soon for some more packs–or subscribe to my RSS feed!
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