Top Selling Rookies for 2010

by Joe Sousa on May 7, 2010

The draft is over and the rookie jerseys are hitting the shelves. Some of them are available for purchase now and we will need to wait until contracts are signed for others.

Generally speaking the top rookies have some of the best selling jerseys of the year. The obvious reason is they are new and nobody already has them. Also a hot rookie mean excitement, hope, and a new future for many teams and that excites the fans and gets them out buying jerseys.

Here is a quick rundown of the rookies I think will have the top selling jerseys this year.

 

Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Replica Football Jerseys: $79.95

Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Replica Football Jerseys: $79.95

#1 Tim Tebow – Denver Broncos - Tim Tebow jerseys are off to a great start and they were actually the best selling jerseys for the month of April. When you consider that they were only on sale for a week or so after the draft in April that is pretty amazing. The strong sales can be attributed to 3 main factors: 

  1. Florida Gators Fans – The Florida Gator fans loved Tim Tebow like few other college players in the past. He was a hero to them and with 2 national titles and a Heisman much of that praise is well deserved. Tim Tebow will go down as one of the greatest college football players of his generation and the Florida Gator fans realize that and want to continue to support him.
  2. His Religious Beliefs – Tim Tebow is a strong Christian and that also results in a huge boost in popularity. Many of the people who respect the missionary work he does and his beliefs in general will support him by buying a Tim Tebow Denver Broncos jersey this year.
  3. Denver Bronco Fans – The Denver Broncos have a fairly large national fan base and that usually results in some good jersey sales. The Denver fans have been waiting for another iconic John Elway type player and many of them think they have found it in Tim Tebow.

All in all I think Tebow will do well on the field and that will help keep the sales of Tim Tebow jerseys strong throughout the year after the initial hype dyes off. Order a Tim Tebow jersey today.

Detroit Lions #90 Ndamukong Suh Light Blue Draft Day Replica Football Jersey: $79.95

Detroit Lions #90 Ndamukong Suh Light Blue Draft Day Replica Football Jersey: $79.95

2.  Ndamukong Suh – Detroit Lions - On the list of best selling jerseys for the month of April Ndamukong Suh already occupies the #8 spot which is pretty amazing for a lineman. The top slots are usually reserved for QBs, RBs, and WRs. But the Detroit Lions are a team on the rise with young players like Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson. I don’t know if the Lions are in a position to push for a playoff spot this year but they are on the rise and should improve on last year’s win total.

Ndamukong Suh was dominant last year at Nebraska and spent much of the season in the opponents backfield. That kind of disruptive presence will make everyone around him better because RBs won’t be able to get to their holes, QBs will have to get rid of the ball quicker, and lineman will have to double team him opening up his teammates to make plays.

Even though many Lions fans have bought Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford jerseys over the past couple years I still think they will keep Ndamukong Suh jerseys a hot seller for much of the season. Order an Ndamukong Suh jersey today.

St. Louis Rams #8 Sam Bradford Replica Football Jersey

St. Louis Rams #8 Sam Bradford Replica Football Jersey

3.  Sam Bradford – St. Louis Rams – Rams fans have been longing for a rookie to get excited about and Sam Bradford is a player they will be happy to have on their team. Not since the glory days with Kurt Warner, Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce, and Marshall Faulk have the Rams had a “superstar” player (except for Steven Jackson) and the Rams fans are eager to buy a new jersey to support their team. Combine that with the fact that Sam Bradford is a quarterback, he was the #1 pick, and he will probably be pretty good that should result in strong sales for Sam Bradford jerseys.  Order your Sam Bradford jersey today.

Those should be the top three selling rookie jerseys this year. I will be back in a couple days to break down some more of the rookies.

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What Jersey Would I Buy – AFC South

by Joe Sousa on November 24, 2009

Yet another Monday, yet another divisional matchup. This week we have Houston taking on Tennessee. Houston keeps getting close to becoming an above average team but never quite breaks through and Tennessee, after starting 0-6, is starting to play much, much better. Should be an interesting game to watch tonight.

So if I were a fan of the AFC South teams which jersey would I buy?

 

Reebok NFL Equipment Houston Texans #80 Andre Johnson Navy Replica Football Jersey $79.95

Reebok NFL Equipment Houston Texans #80 Andre Johnson Navy Replica Football Jersey $79.95

Houston Texans

After a great rookie season I was looking forward to Steve Slaton following that up with a good sophomore season but he has tanked this year. Some of the young defenders like Brian Cushing and DeMeco Ryans are having great seasons but still they can’t compete with my choice.  If I were a fan of the Houston Texans I would go with an Andre Johnson jersey.

In his 7th year Andre Johnson has pushed himself into the “best receiver in the league” argument with players like Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Wayne, Randy Moss, and players like that. Throughout his career Andre Johnson has averaged over 1,000 yards per year and has a career average of 13.3 YPC.  Andre Johnson is 6′3″, 225 and has the speed and hands to take over a game. With a good, young QB like Matt Schaub throwing him the ball Andre Johnson should continue to put up good numbers.

If the Houston Texans are gonna break through this year and make the playoffs Andre Johnson will be a big part of it. Houston has a good group of young players and will just need some improvement to their offensive line and their secondary to take the next step.

 
Reebok NFL Equipment Tennessee Titans #28 Chris Johnson Navy Blue Replica Jersey $79.95

Reebok NFL Equipment Tennessee Titans #28 Chris Johnson Navy Blue Replica Jersey $79.95

Tennessee Titans

Part of me would want to go with a Vince Young jersey. The guy is something like 22-11 when he starts and has shown he can run and throw. But it is too hard to ignore the season Chris Johnson is having so I am gonna go with a Chris Johnson jersey. In 15 games last year Chris Johnson had 1228 yards and through 10 games this year he has already surpassed that with 1242 yards. He has also surpassed last years receiving total and has another 262 yards through the air. And he has an amazing 6.2 YPC average which is pretty unheard of.

During the Titans recent 4 game winning streak Johnson has averaged 161.5 yards on 26 carries. I’m not saying he is the only reason they have turned their season around but he is a HUGE part. On the surface at 5-11, 200 lbs Chris Johnson looks like a typical speed back but if you watch him run he has suprising power and he doesn’t shy away from contact. He isn’t an all out bruiser like Marion Barber but he does have the power to break tackles and run up the middle when needed.

Early in the year the Titans fans didn’t have much to cheer about but Chris Johnson gives the fans something to look forward to every Sunday. He is the leading rusher in the league and has to only average 127 YPG over the last 6 to get to the hallowed 2,000 yard mark.

Reebok NFL Equipment Indianapolis Colts #18 Peyton Manning Royal Blue Replica Football Jersey $79.95

Reebok NFL Equipment Indianapolis Colts #18 Peyton Manning Royal Blue Replica Football Jersey $79.95

Indianapolis Colts

With the season he is putting up this year and based on his whole career I gotta give the nod to Peyton Manning on this one. Yeah, it is probably the easy way out but anyone who is a fan of the Indianapolis Colts should have a Peyton Manning Jersey. By the time he retires (in what, maybe 5 or 6 more years) Peyton Manning should hold all the major career passing records and should be at the top or at least very near the top of anyone’s “Top QB of All Time” lists.

Year in and year out Peyton Manning puts up some huge numbers and his teams win a ton of games. Anytime he takes the field the Colts have a great chance to win and everyone in the league knows it. It isn’t just the stats he can put up though. Other coaches and teams are afraid of him. Look at their two most recent games. Some otherwise smart coaches have made some questionable calls on 4th downs late in the game because they knew if they gave Manning the ball there is a very, very good chance he would lead his team down the field for a touchdown.

Peyton Manning is already an iconic player and is already a true legend. Show Manning some love and respect and get his jersey today. (BTW, my honorable mention for the Colts would be Dallas Clark. Insane numbers for a tight end).

 

Reebok NFL Equipment Jacksonville Jaguars #98 John Henderson Teal Replica Football Jersey $79.95

Reebok NFL Equipment Jacksonville Jaguars #98 John Henderson Teal Replica Football Jersey $79.95

Jacksonville Jaguars

I am not sure why but I have always kind of liked the Jacksonville Jaguars. I rarely get to see them play on TV but for some reason I have rooted for them since their inception. I always liked watching Mark Brunell, Keenan McCardell, and Jimmy Smith. I always rooted for Fred Taylor, Tony Boselli, Tony Brackens, and the rest of the Jaguars. So this is kind of a tough team for me to pick a jersey. Out of the current crop of players I am gonna kind of go off the board and stay away from the “stars” like Maurice Jones-Drew, David Garrard, and even Mike Sims-Walker.  If I were a fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars I would go with a John Henderson jersey.

Why John Henderson? Well, I have always liked buying linemen jerseys whenever possible and John Henderson has been a top defensive tackle for years. At 6-7, 335 he is one of the biggest defensive players in the league and for years along with Marcus Stroud he was one of the best tackles in the game. He could collapse a pocket like few others, could stuff the run, and basically took away the inside running game.

John Henderson is a 2 time Pro-Bowler and has been at the top of his game for years.  I can’t forsee him ever getting much of a Super Bowl run with the Jaguars but for the most part he helps lead the Jags to the playoffs or at least seasons of 8 or more wins. He will probably never be considered the top player at his position but he shows up week in and week out and gives the Jaguars fans something to cheer for.

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