Collecting the Rookies of the 2014 NFL Conference Championships – After a thrilling weekend of NFL Divisional Playoff games, the Conference Championship games are set. In the AFC, the New England Patriots will take on the Indianapolis Colts. In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers will face the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks.
The NFL’s post season provides an opportunity for players to make an impact on the minds of fans and collectors. When it comes to collecting NFL trading cards, this is particularly true for rookie players. The Green Bay Packers lead the way with rookies on the active roster with 11. The team with the fewest active rookies is the New England Patriots with just four. The Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts round out the field with five and eight respectively.
As has been the case for years, very few non-skill position players, on either side of the ball receive much, if any, hobby love. That said, we will take a look at, some of the key cards, of rookies, playing at a skill position for one of the aforementioned teams.
Collecting the Rookies of the 2014 NFL Conference Championships – NFC Green Bay at Seattle
Seattle Seahawks
Kevin Norwood – WR, Alabama
Norwood saw playing time in nine games his rookie year with 9 receptions for 102 yards. As a result of a torn ACL suffered this weekend by fellow rookie wide receiver, Paul Richardson, Norwood could see additional playing time next weekend.
Key Rookie Cards: 2014 Topps Chrome, 2014 Panini Playoff Contenders, 2014 Panini Limited
Paul Richardson – WR, Colorado
As mentioned, a torn ACL will keep Richardson out of the upcoming game with the Packers. For the season he had 29 receptions, 271 yards and one touchdown.
Key Rookie Cards: 2014 Panini Flawless, 2014 Panini Playbook, 2014 Topps Chrome
Green Bay Packers
Davante Adams – WR, Fresno State
The young wideout put up solid numbers this season with 38 receptions, 446 yards and three touchdowns.
Key Rookie Cards: 2014 Topps Chrome, 2014 Panini Flawless
Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix – FS, Alabama
The rookie made a big impact on the Packer’s defense during the 2014 season. He had 66 solo tackles and assisted on another 28. He even had one sack and one interception.
Key Rookie Cards: 2014 Topps Chrome, 2014 Panini Playoff Contenders, 2014 Totally Certified
Richard Rogers – Tight End, California
Rogers had 20 receptions, good for 225 yards and two touchdowns during his rookie campaign.
Key Rookie Cards: 2014 Bowman Chrome, 2014 Panini Playoff Contenders
Collecting the Rookies of the 2014 NFL Conference Championships – AFC Indianapolis at New England
Indianapolis Colts
Donte Moncrief – WR, Mississippi
Moncrief put up solid numbers for a young receiver. He had 32 catches, 444 yards and three touchdowns. Management has high hopes that he can eventually be an every down playmaker.
Key Rookie Cards: 2014 Bowman Chrome, 2014 Panini Playoff Contenders, 2014 Panini Flawless
Zurlon Tipton – RB, Central Michigan
Tipton saw little action in the regular season but has been utilized more frequently this post-season.
Key Rookie Card: 2014 Select (Only current product, several Prizm variations.)
New England Patriots
The Patriots do not have any rookie skill position players of note on their active roster.
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