2009 Topps Football Is Live

2009 Topps has hit the bay, and I think this could be a really good year for them. First off, I know that they ditched the flag backgrounds for the RPAs, as long as the photos I saw were used, and secondly, they switched away from those awful looking Career Best auto designs from last year.

I liked this year's base auto design in baseball, and it also looks good in football, though Im not sure why they have career best cards for the rookies who have never played a down. I think we need to change the name there.

EDIT: The first RPA is up, and I am digging the way the borders look, though the player looks a little to stark against that background. Im not a helmet off picture supporter, but this design looks good. See? Topps low end is where its at.

EDIT 2: The duals look great. Kudos to Topps on those.

Edit 3: I have seen variations on some of the rookie cards popping up on the bay, makes me wonder how these will factor into the sets. Ive also noticed that Topps wasnt shy about including some of the premiere tents in the photos, which is a letdown, but I can deal with it. Maybe they will edit the photos when chrome comes around.

Chad Henne is Spelled C-R-E-E-P-Y

Remember when I talked about how Football cards should never show those goofy pictures of players with their helmets off? You do? Great. Do you remember the movie "Underworld" where the protagonist became this hybrid werewolf/vampire? You dont? Oh, well, go check that movie out. Its fucking awesome.

Either way, here is a "hybrid" (helmet on) goofy picture card that takes the creepiness to a whole new level. The reason players should leave their helmets on is to preserve the gladiator feel of what it means to be a football star. Thats why I buy your cards. I dont want to see you at your most vulnerable state - armorless. However Chad Henne takes this to a whole new level. *SHUDDERS*

EDIT: Revolution Style helmets should be banned for looking lame.