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Which 2011 NFL Star Are You Collecting? Tell Us & You Could Win His Autograph.

September 11, 2011

We here at The Knight’s Lance are so darn giddy about the start of the 2011 NFL season that we want to share that excitement with our loyal readers and Panini America collectors. So we’ve picked some choice prizes from our stash of goodies — including a great assortment of memorabilia autographed by top 2011 NFL rookies and Troy Polamalu’s first on-card autograph.

All you have to do to be eligible to win is simply tell us — by commenting on this post — which one NFL player you’re most excited about collecting this season.

We’ll give you through tomorrow night’s game to get your answers in and select 10 winners at random later this week.

Good luck in the contest and enjoy Week 1 of what promises to be a tremendous 2011 NFL season.

203 Comments leave one →
  1. Mike permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:16 pm

    Any Browns, specifically Joe Haden and Joe Thomas.

  2. Nate permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:17 pm

    Dustin Keller!

  3. September 11, 2011 12:18 pm

    Stevan Ridley ! This guy is gonna be the running back that New England has been waiting for !

  4. James Huesing permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:19 pm

    I’m excited to start collecting some Mark Ingram stuff! Loved that guy in college, best of luck to him in the pros!

  5. MICHAEL RUNYON permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:20 pm

    BRIAN ULRACHER DA BEARS

  6. Kelin Sevit permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:20 pm

    Being a huge Michigan fan I would love to start collecting Charles Woodson.

  7. September 11, 2011 12:21 pm

    Marvin Harrison! Colts will prevail….

  8. Troy Fisher permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:23 pm

    Mike Wallace!! I have a lot of his autographed rookies, including 6 National Treasures patch autos /99, and a National Treasures 1/1 NFL logo auto, plus I am a huuuuge Steelers fan!!! The Polamalu on card auto would be sweet too….it would go great with his Contenders rookie auto!!!!! Go Steelers!!!!

  9. September 11, 2011 12:23 pm

    Tracy Hackler 🙂 I want his autographed XRC in an upcoming product so I may begin collecting him.

  10. Jim Blasko permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:23 pm

    Big Ben and Mike and Wallace !!! Future hof’ers if you ask me.

  11. rob b permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:26 pm

    Demarco Murray…because I luv my Cowboys!!!!!

  12. September 11, 2011 12:27 pm

    I am excited to collect Delone Carter this year. I am a big Colts fan and I believe he will be one of the few bright spots in a year without Peyton. The two veteran running backs are injury prone and Kerry Collins will need some protection which Donald Brown hasn’t proven he can provide in pass blocking. Marvin Harrison was from Syracuse as well as Carter and I’d say he worked out pretty well for the Colts!

    Thanks to Panini as always for the great contest!

  13. matthew colony permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:29 pm

    Jake Locker!! This kid will be GREAT for my Titans!! Cant wait to see him in action.

    • Scott W. Prusha permalink*
      September 12, 2011 11:40 am

      I thought we might see him yesterday…

  14. Mike C permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:31 pm

    I’m collecting for rookies this year Janie Harper

    It started when I bought a retail Rookies and stars Pack and i pulled his 3 color patch. The. I won a hobby box of rookie stars from sports card radio of his 3 color patch auto… Then I just started collecting his stuff 😀

  15. Richie F. permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:34 pm

    Knowshon Moreno or Tim Tebow, love my Broncos! Thanks for the great products Panini!

  16. Nicholas Cacace permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:40 pm

    Brandon Marshall, Ive been collecting him since 2006 like crazy. This year my favorite Miami Hurricane came into the league, Leonard Hankerson and Ive been going nuts for his stuff now also!

  17. Chris permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:42 pm

    Normally I’d be excited to collect Peyton Manning signature cards but now I’m laying down in the fetal position waiting for 2012 to start… Get well soon Peyton! Oh and if I win the Polamalu auto, I’m giving it to a friend of mine who’s a HUGE Steelers fan.. Good luck everyone!!

  18. September 11, 2011 12:42 pm

    I collect Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe

  19. Jeff permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:43 pm

    colt McCoy for sure, collected him last year, will continue to do so this season.

  20. Billy Blaylock permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:45 pm

    I love that Blaine Gabbert has a chance to play right away. Looking forward to his stuff all year!

  21. Eddie permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:49 pm

    I’ll be collecting demarco murray this year! Really looking forward to see how Sam Bradford does this year!

  22. travis crsig permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:52 pm

    I have been collecting Matt Schaub for about 7 years. I have 2 shoeboxes (2 row boxes) full of his cards.I only go after one of each of his cards trying not to become a hoarder lol He went to my favorite college UVA. He has really came on the last couple of years and this could be there year. Also have been picking up some Ben Tates pretty cheap.

  23. Daniel permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:54 pm

    Jake Locker! I’m a UW alum and season ticket holder!

  24. Evan S permalink
    September 11, 2011 12:58 pm

    JAke Locker, Randall Cobb, and AJ Green.

    • Evan S permalink
      September 11, 2011 1:02 pm

      specifically Jake Locker. The kid is going to be the premier QB in the AFC south and will be great!

  25. Jason permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:01 pm

    Peyton Manning

  26. Mitchell K permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:01 pm

    Cam Newton because I’m a huge Panthers fan!!

    • Mitchell K permalink
      September 11, 2011 8:21 pm

      I live in NC and have been a Panthers fan since I was born. Every chance I have to meet a Panthers players I do everything I can to do so. I have 4 Panthers jerseys. And I’m not a fair weather fan I watch every game every Sunday even last year.

    • Scott W. Prusha permalink*
      September 12, 2011 11:41 am

      What a HUGE game by Cam after a slow preseason…

      • Mitchell K permalink
        September 12, 2011 3:14 pm

        He had some good plays in the preseason but nothing to what he did yesterday. And he did not throw screen passes like most rookies do in their first start, he was throwing 10 to 20 yard passes, not including the one long TD to Steve Smith. Looking forward to the rest of the season.

  27. David permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:04 pm

    Chris Cooley

  28. Akagalar permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:05 pm

    As a Raiders fan I am eager to collect Taiwan Jones. He is an exciting runner and has a chance to make an impact this season.

    • Scott W. Prusha permalink*
      September 12, 2011 11:41 am

      I think he’s going to be a STUD!

  29. Robert Steele permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:07 pm

    I have been waiting forevr for an auto of Charles Woodson and that would definitely make my day in adding a real tuffy into my collection. CW is one of the all time greats but needs to atone for that sucker punch this past Thurs. He’s better than that and believe is autograph is as undervalued as they come.

  30. Ryan Chan permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:08 pm

    Matt Cassel! I’m happy KC drafted Jonathan Baldwin and gave him a wr threat! Panini has also been putting out some of the nicest Cassel patch cards, I need to get a Threads Prime patch now 🙂

  31. Austin Khounsana permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:14 pm

    Peyton manning

  32. Weirdmaniac permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:16 pm

    Mikel Leshoure, Arrelious Benn, Stevan Ridley, Desean Jackson and Mike Wallace. All my favorite players! This is gonna be a fun season

  33. Kevin C permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:22 pm

    I’m collecting Julio Jones. With a QB like Matt Ryan at the helm, the path is paved for success AND he was an great collegiate player, no doubt!

  34. Elmer P Saslo permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:24 pm

    Cam Newton. Truly excited about seeing him do something NO other #1 has done before!

  35. Brett B permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:25 pm

    Randall Cobb, Jordan Shipley, and Colt McCoy. I’m a huge Texas longorns fan so I’m always after Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley cards. And also after watchIng the packers and saints game, I’m looking forward to watching Randall Cobb because he had two TD’s and one was a kick off return. Pretty fun to watch.

    • Brett B permalink
      September 11, 2011 1:43 pm

      I also think that mark Ingram and vincent brown will have good rookie years this year

  36. Luke permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:31 pm

    I am collecting Tryon Smith. He was beast at my High School, Rancho Verde.

  37. Travis M. permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:32 pm

    The one player I’m most excited about would be Andy Dalton. I’m a huge fan of TCU, and watching his career in college was amazing. I’m excited to see him started his first game today. He is a great role model on and off the field. He is a leader in everything he does. I hope he does well in his NFL career. When it comes to collecting his cards, I still haven’t be lucky enough to get one of his rookie cards, yet. So, hopefully one day my luck will turn around. Thank you for this amazing contest!

    • Scott W. Prusha permalink*
      September 12, 2011 11:42 am

      Done a few thinigs with Dalton and he’s a great kid! Wish him well…

  38. Joseph permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:36 pm

    Bilal Powell!! GO JETS!!!

  39. Michael Mcnutt permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:37 pm

    Jordan todman

  40. Timmy Yan permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:38 pm

    I’m a QB collector, so I’m going to try to get my hands on autos and patches of this year’s QB crop. Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Christian Ponder, Blaine Gabbert, Andy Dalton, Colin Kaepernick, Ryan Mallet, and more! Also going to try to add a Troy auto to my collection now that he’s signing again. I wish I could afford his Contenders Auto, but alas I need to keep some money for the Uni books haha.

  41. Emily permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:40 pm

    Clay Mathews for sure!

  42. Dave Fitch permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:42 pm

    Delone Carter (Syracuse fan)
    Troy Polamalu (Life long Steelers fan)

  43. Laura permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:50 pm

    I’m looking forward to adding cards to my Joe Flaccid collection this year.

  44. Greg Malloy permalink
    September 11, 2011 1:57 pm

    ryan mallett i live in new England and he’s gonna be Brady’s replacement

  45. Rob Gilbert permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:00 pm

    Since I was at the BIG HOUSE last night and for every game. I would love any Tom Brady, Charles Woodson, Desmond Howard auto’s. Thanks Panini and Go Blue!!!1

  46. Ernest Hebert permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:00 pm

    I am so into football that I don’t collect any one player for reasons being there are so many exciting players….stars such as Manning,Brady,Rodgers and many young QB’s that are finally getting into the groove…and then you have running backs like Ray Rice who I have collected since his debut and who should have his best season to date….Peterson,Jones Drew etc.etc.so many great players and young players that put the wellness of their bodies aside to make the great plays…This season I am chasing players like Randall Cobb and Alex Green the Pack have such a great all around team that you would think they could not get any better but after Randall Cobb’s performance this past Thursday could not get any better was an understatement.This season my eyes will be peeled for who will make an impact and who I should chase Cobb and Green have been my before season’s start picks but there are a few more my eyes are on…..I was right with my last seasons pick in Suh he is a “beast”…I also feel that Stafford will have a great season …just so many players to keep my eyes on ….one thing is certain it is exciting and loads of fun!

  47. Kevin L permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:05 pm

    Dez Bryant, this season he will prove to be a beast.

  48. Matthew Gilman permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:05 pm

    Hakeem NIcks and Eli Manning for my home team GIants. But I love to collect a good portion of the 2011 rookies especially CAm Newton (people who think he wont be good will be wrong about this guy!!) Mark INgarm, and AJ Green. I like to chase these three down, especially Newton, cause I love the Under dog guys. nO one belives in cam, Mark ingram got passed over by a ton of teams including mine, and Aj green could have easily been number 1 pick.

    • Matthew Gilman permalink
      September 11, 2011 2:07 pm

      I also like Julio Jones a lot as well. Hes def an under dog! No one expected him to be in the top 10!

  49. Samuel Breniman permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:09 pm

    I’m big on Cam Newton this year. I think he’ll surprise a lot of people.

  50. Rob - Cardsnwine permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:18 pm

    Randall Cobb of the Green Bay Packers! Good thing I picked up several autos before Thursday’s game…he played awesome!!

    I collect most of the Packer rookies each year. Also picking up Alex Green too.

  51. Eric K permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:21 pm

    Cam Newton because a new chapter in Panthers football begins today!!!!!

  52. ryan fogle permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:29 pm

    he will definitely become a star. fast feet, stops on a dime and has a crazy ability to chage direction. who am i speaking of? that’s right. mr. taiwan jones.

  53. September 11, 2011 2:33 pm

    I collect Cameron Wake. I hope to see him in more cards as the season comes. I have followed him since his days in PSU and he is a great player on the defense.

    I also collect all and any dolphins having over 9200 different dolphins cards.

  54. brian nielsen permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:33 pm

    Troy Polamalu i have followed him since he was a 2 star recruited to USC by his uncle Kennedy polamalu. He is the one hard to get Auto I have never gotten.
    Thanks

  55. Scott's Collectibles permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:34 pm

    Personally have been collecting Armanti Edwards cards. One of the nicest kids around and we actually hosted him in our store last year for his first signing as a Carolina Panther.

    Also looking forward to seeing what Colt McCoy can do in his second season, as a diehard OU fan i am still trying to figure out how I can like a Texas player! I think its the kids give it a 110% attitude and natural leadership that makes it hard to root against him!

  56. Monica Warke permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:49 pm

    Im going to collect Cammie Cam Newton this year.

  57. Brook Cantlon permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:50 pm

    Drew Brees!!! Always has and always will be my favorite player, great guy on and off the field. Go Saints!!!

  58. Nick Rader permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:54 pm

    This year im going to collect Torrey Smith and any other Raven auto I see at shows. Go Ravens !!!! Poor Steelers today.

  59. {A} permalink
    September 11, 2011 2:59 pm

    Tom Brady or Wes Welker are the ones that I am going to collect memorabilia of.

  60. September 11, 2011 3:09 pm

    I am a HUGE TRUE Panthers fan, have been since day one, I own about everything they have ever made with a Panthers logo on it, you name it, I probally got it, coolers, watches, cards, footballs, jerseys, rings, jackets, necklaces, I actually own a ton of blue bead necklaces that I give out to kids I see going to the games every home game, they just light up, I even have black Panther Tail I wear to every home game. I am absolutely THRILLED about Cam Newton even though I don’t really watch college sports, and espically after last season!!! I do not miss a game, I do not leave a game early, but rather a TRUE PANTHERS FAN!!! Yes I would love some Cam Newton stuff to add to my Panther collection, but THE MAN Steve Smith or DeAngelo, Beason, Stewart stuff would be fine, did I mention I was a TRUE PANTHERS FAN? Thanks and of course…GO PANTHERS!!!!!

  61. September 11, 2011 3:29 pm

    Jake Locker I think he will be the Qb the Titans have been looking for for years now

  62. Ian Cavanaugh permalink
    September 11, 2011 3:43 pm

    I am excited about collecting Adrian Clayborn. I was a fan when he was at Iowa so I think it will be fun.

  63. Andrew Cantey permalink
    September 11, 2011 3:52 pm

    Jay Cutler is my favorite player to collect autos of.

  64. Garrett G. permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:02 pm

    Leonard Hankerson.

  65. Robert Callahan permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:05 pm

    Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder. He’ll be Minnesota’s man in charge next season.

  66. Jeff Baldner permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:05 pm

    I will anxiously be awaiting the first card of San Diego Charger rookie Andrew Gachkar, I go by the handle @jeffmu4 on Twitter and have been petitioning Panini to get the young man on some cardboard as I feel he will have an impact in Bolt Nation, sure doesn’t hurt that I’m a big Charger fan on top of it all, I guess you could say I’m anticipating being the biggest Gachkar collector out there, like I am with some other former Mizzou alum

  67. Julian johnston permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:06 pm

    Since I live in Raleigh, NC I am a diehard Newton fan, as well as a Panini super fan!!!!

  68. Steve McCartney permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:12 pm

    Without question, Mark Ingram of the Saints. As a lifelong Saints fan, I believe Ingram will bring something to the backfield that the Saints have not had consistently for many years (Duece McAllister excluded please), and that is a fast “around the corner type” running back who is not afraid to pound it up the middle. I am excited to have a true Heisman winner (Bush was not only a cheater, but WAY over rated!) behind Brees and I think it will help to propel the Saints back into the championship picture. “Who dat sayz gonna beat dem Saints!”

  69. Julian Johnston permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:15 pm

    Since I live in Raliegh NC, I have been a Panthers fan since they were created, I know everyone and their puppy is asking for Cam Newton auto’s but I would like to have a Steve Smith auto. Thanks for the quality that Panini stand for!

  70. Mike L permalink
    September 11, 2011 4:23 pm

    Keep up the Great Work on getting Stars like Polamalu and Woodson to sign! Project for the future, would love to see Brian Urlacher and Julius Peppers to sign again and put in your stable of NFL Greats to
    share with collectors!

  71. September 11, 2011 5:18 pm

    Tim Tebow

  72. September 11, 2011 5:27 pm

    Hakeem Nick – this will be his 3rd year in the league. He has been outstanding his first two. Can’t wait to see if he can go 1,000 yards and lead the league in receiving td’s again. I really want his Contenders rookie auto 🙂

  73. Shane.K permalink
    September 11, 2011 6:06 pm

    Peton Manning!

  74. September 11, 2011 6:48 pm

    Mike Pouncey

  75. Anthony Lu permalink
    September 11, 2011 6:49 pm

    Micheal Vick! 😀 He’s been an awesome player since beginning and even though he was doing something with dogs and went to prison for 2 years, he still is an awesome player and still got paid $100M to play for 6 years with the Eagles for being a great player his first year with the Eagles. Glad he got to the Eagles and hope they win the super bowl.
    Thanks for the contest Tracy Hacker! Look forward to more in the future.

  76. nasser permalink
    September 11, 2011 6:52 pm

    Im a die hard raiders fan and i cant wait to get more Jacoby Ford cards this year. He is an explosive player and sure to be hall of famer . He showed it in his rookie year last year and is sure to be even better this year. Because of how good he has been and how good I think he is going to be, I have chosen to try and super collect him. Thanks for another great contest.

  77. Ernest Hebert permalink
    September 11, 2011 7:04 pm

    This is not meant to flood the comments but after Cam Newton’s performance today I feel I have to take another look at collecting his cards…..I already have a few of his rookies but no auto or memorabilia yet……..422 passing yards for a rookie that is something not to let go of to quickly as a collector…….

  78. Thomas Thurby permalink
    September 11, 2011 7:07 pm

    I’ve been collecting Cam Newton, Blaine Gabbert & Mark Ingram. I think all 3 of these players are going to be superstars down the road. I would love to get an autograph to add to my collection. Thanks.

  79. September 11, 2011 7:09 pm

    Tyrod Taylor! Go Hokies!!!

  80. Frank C permalink
    September 11, 2011 7:31 pm

    emmanuel sanders!

  81. Sean Dickerson permalink
    September 11, 2011 7:44 pm

    I’m going with Delone Carter. As a huge Colts fan it is painful to see Joseph Addai perform poorly game after game. It is time to bring in the young blood, especially with Peyton out, let’s see what our future running game will look like. Hopefully, Delone will be a future star!

  82. September 11, 2011 7:59 pm

    Troy Polamalu

    He is one of the all time greats and a true game changer. Having grown up in Pittsburgh during the 70s and into the 80s the Steelers have always been a big part of my family. Of all the great players i have seen in black and gold Troy P is by far the most fun to watch.

    It also helps that he is a good solid guy all around. He doesn’t taunt on the field and stays out of trouble off. A great guy to watch and someone I can point as a role model for my son, what’s not to love?

    I am excited Panini has signed him to an auto deal. I have a mess of his cards and was sporting his jersey today but an auto is one thing I am missing.

  83. dave permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:14 pm

    It’s Dez Bryant, still one of the most exciting players today.

  84. Gordie F permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:31 pm

    Charles Woodson, a great player, a great Michigan man, and a great humanitarian for all he’s done for Michigan’s new hospitals.

  85. September 11, 2011 8:37 pm

    Cam Newton here

  86. ray duits permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:40 pm

    i am collecting mikel leshore i think he is going to be of the top running backs in the nfl when he comes back and because he is exciting to watch i am a big UofI fan that is why i am collecting him

  87. Kevin Welsh permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:48 pm

    Chad OchoCinco or Ryan Mallett

  88. Max permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:52 pm

    SAM BRADFORD and TOM BRADY

  89. greg wilt permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:55 pm

    christian ponder

  90. Kevin Szczecina permalink
    September 11, 2011 8:58 pm

    Mr. Playoff… Marc Sanchez!!

  91. Nicholas Volinchak permalink
    September 11, 2011 9:20 pm

    I’m excited about collecting Edmond “Clyde” Gates. He comes from a smaller college, and I always like to pull for the underdog. Speaking of underdogs, he was drafted by my favorite team, the Miami Dolphins, the proverbail underdog in a very thick AFC East. Thus far, I have amassed a nice collection of him and am excited to see what he has to offer in tomorrows game against the New England Patriots!

  92. Patrick D permalink
    September 11, 2011 9:35 pm

    It’s great to see that you have been able to secure Troy Polamalu for some on card auto’s and can’t wait to add one to my collection

  93. Steven Gillis permalink
    September 11, 2011 9:50 pm

    Von Miller Denver Broncos, finally pulled my first auto of his out of Donruss Elite definitely going in the cabinet. This guy will bring the CRUSH the ORANGE has been missing! Panini would like to add some CRUSH to my ORANGE?

  94. Chelse Chen permalink
    September 11, 2011 10:02 pm

    Tom Brady ❤ and Ryan Mallet will be the rookie I collect 🙂

  95. September 11, 2011 10:06 pm

    Same as every season since 2003, Tom Brady.

  96. DALLAS permalink
    September 11, 2011 10:16 pm

    Randall Cobb

  97. Frank bicocchi permalink
    September 11, 2011 10:37 pm

    Reggie bush

  98. Mike permalink
    September 11, 2011 11:00 pm

    Love Michael Vick! For as much as this guy has been through, and for him to overcome the odds is jus exciting. Exciting player to watch and to collect.
    For a rookie I’ve been collecting it would have to be Mark Ingram. Give this player a couple years and he will be an absolute STUD!

  99. Patrick permalink
    September 11, 2011 11:01 pm

    Greg Salas and Alex Green, always gotta collect the Hawaii guys

  100. Joey permalink
    September 11, 2011 11:06 pm

    Dontay Moch. He was great at the combine and once his injury heals I think he’ll definitely be a sleeper in the draft. He should have gone MUCH earlier. I’m lucky to have spoken with him and he’s mutual friends with some friends of mine and he’s a good character. Panini needs to get some memorabilia and AUTOS of the Nevada standout!!!

  101. George permalink
    September 11, 2011 11:14 pm

    Haloti Ngata, he is a beast on the line. Would love to some of his cards with autos.

  102. Brandon permalink
    September 11, 2011 11:19 pm

    Matthew Stafford! I was highly collective of him his RC season! He really looked great today against the Bucs!

    I also collect Jordan Shipley as he is a Local guy, and i played football with his brother, His dad was the Head Coach at my High School a couple years ago!

    Thanks

  103. Hutch permalink
    September 11, 2011 11:24 pm

    I have a nice stack of cam newton

  104. September 11, 2011 11:31 pm

    Adrian Peterson…All day all the time!!!

  105. September 12, 2011 12:00 am

    This year, I am excited to start collecting Julius Thomas of the Denver Broncos from my alma mater, Portland State University! He is going to be a beast, it helps he is a nice, down to earth person too.

    But I will continue my Tampa Bay Buccaneers collection as well looking for more Josh Freeman, LeGarrette Blount, and Mike Williams cards. These young stars are going to bring us back to the Super Bowl one day.

  106. September 12, 2011 12:08 am

    Julio Jones!

    I can’t wait to see how he works with Roddy White and Tony Gonzlez. He should also open up the field for Michael Turner. There is a lot of pressure for the rookie since the Falcons offense was explosive last season.

  107. John permalink
    September 12, 2011 12:26 am

    Alex Green of the Packers is the newest addition to my University of Hawaii collection.

  108. tarheelsfan permalink
    September 12, 2011 12:52 am

    Cam Newton, Armanti edwards, bruce carter and unc alum!

  109. September 12, 2011 12:55 am

    Matthew Stafford. GO LIONS!

  110. September 12, 2011 1:00 am

    Colt McCoy. He’s my son’s favorite player so we’ll be looking to add some of his stuff to the collection.

  111. Roger Chen permalink
    September 12, 2011 2:15 am

    Julio Jones straight up. I’m a huge Falcons fan and seeing how he played in preseason and the effort he put up in week 1, he’s going to be the real deal. Now let’s just hope the Falcons can win a playoff game this year!

  112. September 12, 2011 2:24 am

    Still looking for my first Cam Newton Auto. Should be some great ones in upcoming releases.

  113. September 12, 2011 2:54 am

    At the moment I’m starting to collect Mark Ingram and Randall Cobb along with Philip Rivers and Ryan Matthews. Mainly because I’m a Chargers Fan. Thanks Panini!

  114. September 12, 2011 3:18 am

    I collect Christian Ponder, Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin

  115. kollectornet permalink
    September 12, 2011 6:15 am

    I am stay true to Harry Douglas. I have most of his top cards, 4 footballs signed by him. I got him to sign a full sized helmet. He looked great in preseason. He will have a breakout season.

  116. Heath permalink
    September 12, 2011 6:25 am

    Mark Ingram as its my first year of collecting NFL and I just liked the way he goes about it. Also was my first NFL auto from Panini 🙂

  117. September 12, 2011 6:37 am

    I managed to pull a few Joe Flacco Rookie Autos in his first year so I started a small PC of him and looking for him to have a breakout Season.
    I also started Collecting Blaine Gabbert as my Rookie for this year so hopefully he gets a chance to show his stuff.
    Thanks
    From Down Under

  118. Evan permalink
    September 12, 2011 6:42 am

    Dan Marino. I have almost all of his Playoff Nat’l Treasures autos and have my photobucket to prove it … http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l510/7thEvan/?start=all

  119. September 12, 2011 6:58 am

    Aaron Rodgers

  120. September 12, 2011 7:27 am

    Cam Newton b/c unlike most other people I believe this guy is going to be a Stud NFL QB

  121. michael knight permalink
    September 12, 2011 7:32 am

    cam newton of the carolina panthers

  122. September 12, 2011 7:59 am

    I will be going after Cam Newton, I couldn’t stand him in the SEC, I feel that he cheated the system to get into Auburn, I am not a Panthers fan, BUT there is something polarizing about that guy that causes people to gravitate to anything he is involved with. Also, 442 yards passing in your debut doesn’t hurt either!!!!

  123. Neil permalink
    September 12, 2011 8:07 am

    Tony Romo, hopefully he can stop choking away games

  124. Tom Waldron permalink
    September 12, 2011 8:21 am

    Im looking at RYAN Kerrigan and cam newton this year now sned me some stuff..please
    thanks Tracy and Panini

  125. Brad A permalink
    September 12, 2011 8:41 am

    I am collecting Jake Locker. I am from Nashville Tennessee and have been desperately waiting for the Titans to draft a QB that I think can help get them to a Super Bowl ever since Steve McNair went to the Ravens. I think that Locker will turn out to be a great NFL QB given the right amount of time to grow and develop. I also collect Rolando McClain.

  126. Louis2142 permalink
    September 12, 2011 9:15 am

    Von Miller is my man this year! He is a combination of Intelligence and power, the guys going to be a monster RC this year !

  127. Scott permalink
    September 12, 2011 9:51 am

    Matt Ryan & Roddy White, tough game yesterday

  128. phenom187 permalink
    September 12, 2011 10:46 am

    Love to collect dirk…. champion for the first time i new he had it in him…..GO MAVS!!!!!! and some national treasure and exquisite cards best in the market right now… thanks for the contest

  129. Brett Hutton permalink
    September 12, 2011 11:16 am

    Im looking forward to seeing Von Miller play. He looks to be like Clay Matthews or Demarucs Ware, he has the skills with a great pass rush. I think he will be just like them i believe.

  130. September 12, 2011 11:34 am

    Marques Colston!

  131. Joe permalink
    September 12, 2011 11:58 am

    Any New York Jets

  132. Miguel Lopez permalink
    September 12, 2011 12:26 pm

    I’m collecting Phillip Rivers

  133. Nick Gauder permalink
    September 12, 2011 12:35 pm

    Well as alolt of you guys might know Aaron Rodgers has been my favorite player since his last year at Cal, so i will collect any autos of him! But rookie wise Cam Newton is going to be a beast and ive been saying that before his first game yesterday. Aaron Rodgers #1!!!!!

  134. Brian G permalink
    September 12, 2011 1:01 pm

    Delone Carter of the Colts. He’s already the #2 back in Indy and looked good in the limited action he got in the first game. Since he was included in the Rookie Premiere Event this year, he will have many cool Panini jersey and auto cards to collect!

  135. Tim Wollersheim permalink
    September 12, 2011 1:19 pm

    After the Thursday game I’m certainly excited about collecting Randall Cobb.

  136. Joe Ranyak permalink
    September 12, 2011 1:39 pm

    No big Browns prospects, so this year I’m collecting the local Cleveland area kids….Delone Carter and Cecil Shorts…also former Buckeyes like Beanie Wells….and the son of former Brown Clay Matthews, Clay Jr.

  137. September 12, 2011 1:43 pm

    Darren McFadden and Michael Bush… I think they both are going to have monster years this year …. and on a side note, I always am looking forward to collecting any and all Raiders

  138. Jen permalink
    September 12, 2011 2:17 pm

    Cam Newton – Amazing game yesterday to boot

  139. jaymes hori permalink
    September 12, 2011 2:35 pm

    Steve Young!…The glory days of the 49ers…

  140. mike buzzard permalink
    September 12, 2011 2:35 pm

    James Laurinaitis, for sure. I was such of fan of his dad growing up, and it actually bonded my dad and I. And then with James going to Ohio State it was a cool bonding with my inlaws (from Columbus) So I definetly want to collect mre of James stuff.

  141. Adam permalink
    September 12, 2011 2:52 pm

    Im am collecting Jake Locker and looking forward to all the new cards of his coming out. I am originally from Washington State and Im a huge UW fan. Im alos a huge Seattle fan and Matt Hasselbeck is my favorite player. Im glad he is there with Locker to teach him the ropes. Thanks alot Panini for the contest and gl all

  142. Jeff J. permalink
    September 12, 2011 3:29 pm

    I like what these guys have done, can do, and probably will do.

    Joe Flacco
    Greg Jennings, Calvin Johnson, Dwayne Bowe
    Chris Johnson, Michael Turner, Maurice Jones-Drew

    Man, if only I could build a team …
    Thanks for the contest! 🙂

  143. Chris permalink
    September 12, 2011 4:26 pm

    Randall Cobb! Because it seems it doesn’t matter what packs I open… there he is 🙂

  144. Andres permalink
    September 12, 2011 4:27 pm

    Julio Jones . He is gonna have a terrific year

  145. Mont Toronto permalink
    September 12, 2011 4:27 pm

    Chad Lewis
    Haloti Ngata
    Paul Krugar

  146. MLTreasures1 permalink
    September 12, 2011 4:36 pm

    My Son is a HUGE Matt Ryan fan and his collection could probably buy him 2 cars as he has now come of driving age. Had a chance to watch a little of Julio Jones and look out NFL! Can see why the Falcon’s moved up to snag him. This Duo will be making some history down the road. I will start gathering his items from now on!

  147. September 12, 2011 4:45 pm

    Wow, first off thanks for the contest guys.

    Now, the rookie who I will be collecting the most is Blaine Gabbert. My dad is a huge Mizzou fan and we live in Jacksonville so we were stoked to see him come here and play. He is a pretty cool guy when we met him so that made me want to collect him even more. I am a Chiefs fan, but I don’t care for Jonathan Baldwin. I loved our Draftees last year, McCluster, Berry, & Moeaki.

    Thanks again! Hope I win! Go Jags!

  148. Mikey aka celticsmaniac18 permalink
    September 12, 2011 4:47 pm

    Jordan Todman
    Thanks for the contest Tracy

  149. Dan Nguyen permalink
    September 12, 2011 4:58 pm

    I am a huge fan of Titus Young 🙂 Thx for this contest man 🙂

  150. Dakota permalink
    September 12, 2011 5:00 pm

    Christian Ponder

    thanks tracy

  151. Jeff K permalink
    September 12, 2011 5:52 pm

    Definitely Mark Ingram!! And Tarvaris Jackson…

  152. John Kenney permalink
    September 12, 2011 5:56 pm

    Ian is hoping Austin Pettis has a great career with Sam Bradford and the Rams 🙂

  153. David Gonzalez permalink
    September 12, 2011 6:16 pm

    Im gonna collect Andy Dalton cuz hes just a cool guy and been looking up to him since he was in TCU

  154. Trey Huntsman permalink
    September 12, 2011 6:35 pm

    Randall Cobb. He went to the University of Kentucky (GO CATS!), he’s a great guy, he’s a role model for a teenager like me. He played QB, WR, KR, and PR at UK, and dominated at every position. I was at his big break out game when i first discovered him, and i’ve been rooting him on ever since!

  155. chris b permalink
    September 12, 2011 6:48 pm

    Being from Kentucky, and a huge UK supporter, I am working on a collection of Randall Cobb! That would really be nice to get!! Thanks Panini!

  156. September 12, 2011 7:16 pm

    I’m a vikings fan, so Adrian Peterson is my favorite.

    Thanks Panini!

    Alan

  157. mike permalink
    September 12, 2011 7:51 pm

    mike wallace looks like a another great year go steelers!!!

  158. Dave Newton permalink
    September 12, 2011 8:02 pm

    Aaron Rodgers and Brian Ulracher !!!

  159. Huy Doan permalink
    September 12, 2011 8:19 pm

    Jake Locker for me!

  160. Michael permalink
    September 12, 2011 8:54 pm

    Cam newton!

  161. freethrowtommy permalink
    September 12, 2011 9:00 pm

    Aaron Rodgers… I was featured on this blog so you all know my story 😉

  162. Centek permalink
    September 12, 2011 9:21 pm

    Cincinnati has made an awesome addition to their already stacked receivers. A.j. Green is going to put any teams secondary on their toes.

  163. Jake permalink
    September 12, 2011 10:29 pm

    Ryan Kerrigan

  164. September 13, 2011 3:18 am

    I like Daniel Thomas. Going to start collecting him.

  165. Doug permalink
    September 13, 2011 6:26 am

    Me and my son always pick the number one pick in the draft since he was 5 and add it to the collection he is now 22 we have been doing this for 17 years, so Cam Newton is our pick this year.

  166. Paul permalink
    September 13, 2011 8:42 am

    Frank Gore and Vernon Davis. There’s not a lot to be excited about with the 49ers, and these two are the only ones who bring offensive hope. Ted Ginn’s two kick returns against Seattle were sick, so I’m diggin him right now, too. Oh, how I miss the days of having a good quarterback. Maybe Kaepernick will end up being awesome!

  167. September 13, 2011 10:10 am

    I collect, the legend… RICKY WILLIAMS!

  168. September 13, 2011 11:44 am

    Being a Carolina fan since the team’s inception of course I’m excited about Cam Newton and what he’ll bring to the team. I don’t have deep pockets so I doubt I’ll be able to get many of his mid to high end cards. I’m also keeping an eye on A.J. Green this season.

    As far as a player I’ll be tracking down will be Panthers WR David Gettis. I was sad to see him injured before the season even started, but I loved what I saw last year during his rookie campaign. I’m going to take advantage (hopefully) of his cards being a little cheaper this season!

  169. Tom L permalink
    September 13, 2011 2:45 pm

    Jake Locker. He’s from my home town, played on both of my Football teams, played against my nephews, had my youngest nephews as huge fans, and serves as a reminder to many local kids that a star can come from anywhere. (Sure, amazing talent helps)

  170. September 13, 2011 3:36 pm

    Randall Cobb that Packer is AWESOME

  171. Scott permalink
    September 13, 2011 6:45 pm

    Matt Forte. Great RB for a great team!

  172. Scott permalink
    September 13, 2011 6:47 pm

    Troy Polamalu!!! Let’s go STEELERS!

  173. Jeff Baldner permalink
    September 13, 2011 10:23 pm

    Realize it’s now after the time you asked for submission, but in keeping with the black and gold blood coursing thru my veins petitioning for Andre Gachkar cards to be made ( add Kevin Rutland of the Jags to that short list), I will go with the highest drafted Mizzou draftee, that would be Aldon Smith of the 49ers, picked up his draft day auto’d hat thru Lisa, the MOST GENEROUS collector I’ve ever dealt with, would love to add some more of a Tiger who already has some cardboard! Thanks for all you do to ALL OF YOU AT PANINI!

  174. September 13, 2011 10:23 pm

    I was out of town until tonite I collect andy dalton I didnt see anyone asking about that player

  175. September 14, 2011 4:19 am

    Any Rams! Specially Steven Jackson!

  176. David Scheuffele permalink
    September 14, 2011 12:07 pm

    Peyton Manning injury or no injury.

  177. Brady permalink
    September 14, 2011 12:24 pm

    Andy Dalton, Go Frogs!!!

  178. bruce sims permalink
    September 14, 2011 2:23 pm

    Any bengal! and chad Ochocinco as well Thanks for anther great givaway, You guys cant be beat!

  179. September 15, 2011 4:16 pm

    Nate Soldier, Cu Buffs!!

  180. jacob permalink
    September 15, 2011 5:09 pm

    Really i am collecting nate solder or chad ochocinco, but im really in to any patriots this would be totally cool to win

  181. September 18, 2011 10:25 pm

    I’m sure I’m too late.. but thought I’d chime in. I’m actually excited to be collecting Ryan Mallett even though he isn’t likely to get much of any playing time this season… I think he can only do well to learn behind Brady for the time being. I have his gold status auto out of Elite so far, but looking to get a few more. Otherwise, I was excited to collect Ryan Williams from my hometown Cardinals before he went down for the year, now my excitement over him has been tempered.

  182. Steve McCartney permalink
    September 19, 2011 3:17 pm

    Mr. Hackler, has Panini made its selections of the winners in this great contest yet? I really think it is awesome that Panini gives back as much as it does to the collectors who make this hobby great! Keep up the good work!!

    Note: I love your regular updates on Facebook!

    • September 19, 2011 3:58 pm

      Winners will be selected and prizes sent no later than this time tomorrow, my good man. Stay tuned!

      • Max permalink
        September 22, 2011 3:05 pm

        who are the winners

  183. Jeff permalink
    September 21, 2011 10:55 am

    still no winners??

  184. Dakota permalink
    September 23, 2011 9:26 am

    i cant seem to find where the winners are??

  185. September 23, 2011 3:30 pm

    Ladies and gentlemen, I can’t thank you all enough for participating in this contest. You’re the ones who make this whole thing work and you are appreciated.

    Having said that, the 10 winners have been selected — completely at random — and they are:
    Troy Fisher
    Nicholas Cacace
    Chris
    Akgalar
    Ryan Chan
    Timmy Yan
    Justin Wanamaker
    Steve McCartney
    T
    Monica Wake

    Congratulations to all the winners. Be on the lookout for an email from us to get your mailing addresses.

    Thanks again to everyone. And just know that the next Knight’s Lance contest is always just around the corner.

  186. Akagalar permalink
    October 11, 2011 8:47 pm

    Got my Gabbert Hat today! Thanks a lot Tracy!

  187. Troy Fisher permalink
    October 12, 2011 12:06 am

    I can’t wait for my prize….hopefully it will be here tomorrow…well, actually today now.

  188. Mike Pereira permalink
    January 11, 2012 2:56 pm

    Ryan Mallett!!!!!!!!!! First came Montana to Young next will be Brady to Mallett. Next dynasty here we come. I’m eaten up alot of his cards like a fat kid on thanksgiving.

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