2003 Upper Deck Honor Roll Rudi Johnson

Rudi has always been one of my all-time favorite players — and the only Bengals jersey I’ve ever owned. So when this card popped up in my suggested items on eBay, there was no way I was letting it get by me.

His passing back in September was heartbreaking. It’s tough knowing he felt that was the only way to quiet whatever he was battling.

Rudi will always be remembered as a key weapon in that early 2000s Bengals offense — a true dual threat who could hurt you on the ground or through the air. A fan favorite, a workhorse, and a player who left his mark on the franchise.

Michael Anthony Muñoz (born August 19, 1958) is an American former professional football player who played his entire career of 13 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL) as an offensive tackle. He played college footballfor the USC Trojans. In 2022, an ESPN panel named Muñoz as the greatest offensive tackle in NFL history.[1] He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Munoz is regarded by many as the greatest player in Bengals history.[2][3]

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2025 Mosaic Epic Performers Ja’Marr Chase

I’ve decided to chase nothing but color matches for the Bengals this year — and this Fluorescent Orange might be my favorite so far.

There’s just something about how that orange pops against the Bengals look that makes the whole card feel right.

If the hobby taught me anything, it’s that a perfect color match just hits different.

What’s your favorite color-match in your PC?

Nice little mailday haul to help close out a rough Monday. It’s been a tough season for Ja’Marr, and you can see the frustration starting to wear on him. I honestly think the moment a couple weeks back is something he regrets — but that emotion shows how much he cares and how badly he wants to win.

If the defense showed even a sliver of that same fire, maybe… just maybe… they’d be able to get some stops and give this team a shot.

I’m always excited for new Mosaic releases. I’m a big fan of that design ethos and the parallels are…..unparalleled. 🙂