• In the past, purchasing NFL jerseys was a big hobby of mine.  Not anymore!  Every jersey I bought has basically "expired," the players have all changed teams.  Here is some examples of my jersey collection (warning its pathetic):  Kerry Collins-Panthers, Curtis Enis-Bears, David Boston-Cardinals, Terry Glenn-Patriots, Randy Moss-Vikings, and the infamous Ki Jana Carter-Bengals. 
  
• I did manage to make some smart choices with my Dan Marino and Peyton Manning jersey.
• True story- my brother and I decided to show our Ohio State pride so he bought a Andy Katzemoyer jersey and I bought a Terry Glenn jersey- both of the Patriots- those jerseys "expired" quickly.
• If you go out and buy a jersey I recommend these five-not expected to "expire" anytime soon.
  
• Peyton Manning-Colts, Tom Brady- Patriots,. Michael Vick- Falcons, Donovan McNabb- Eagles, ...starting to see a pattern- all franchise QBs
Some non QBs- Ray Lewis- Ravens, Chad Johnson-Bengals, Torry Holt-Rams

• What do I recommend- personalize your favorite team's jersey, I envy people with generic last names who do not have to pay the extra money for personalize uniforms.  For example, one of my great friends' last name is Johnson, and yes he is a Bengals fan.  How lucky is that!  I bet there are many happy 49ers' fans that the team got Alex Smith.
• I bet there were many Titans fans who wanted Antrel Rolle instead of Pac Man Jones, those Samari jerseys would not have "expired"
• Another warning when buying uniforms is knowing when your team last got new uniforms.  For example, when Carson Palmer was drafted there were many fans who bought his jersey.  But, after his first season as a Bengal, the Bengals had a makeover, and those Palmer jerseys were out of date.
• When buying a jersey, it is very similar to buying stock.  Sometimes you will hit the jackpot (buy a Manning Jersey) and many other times you will totally bust out (buy a Enis jersey), but if you do happened to bust out, don' throw your jerseys out.  In about thirty years all those jerseys will be "retro."  A Randy Moss Viking jersey will go for over two hundred dollars.  And that Curtis Enis that is a piece of cr#p right now could be one of the hottest items. 
  
• So what have you learned- probably absolutely nothing,  but if you are thinking about buying a Terrell Owens' jersey- don't unless you are a big risk taker, which I am no longer.
  
• Well I am out, until next time.........