Newton, Ingram, Jones set for rookie event

[pantherfan81]

http://es.pn/kFqmi1

Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, Atlanta receiver Julio Jones and New Orleans running back Mark Ingram are among the 36 players scheduled to take part in the NFL Players Rookie Premiere. The event’s main purpose is for players to do photo shoots for trading cards.

But there will be other promotional appearances and events starting Thursday and continuing through the weekend at various locations throughout the Los Angeles area. A flag football game is scheduled for Friday night and, since the event is for rookies only, Carolina receiver Steve Smith does not appear on the roster for that game.

I'm game this year! I'm super psyched, I'll take my lil bro to see if we can get him a pic with Cam.

[Montsta]

Was that last line a subtle jab at Smitty's FF career?

[The Saltman]

he is trying to do his best florio impression.

[TheRealDeal]

To go or not to go, that is the question

[jtnc]

How is he taking pics for trading cards when he doesn't have a number?

[TheRealDeal]

Some trading cards even use college images, a number won't be an issue

[Crixtala]

How is he taking pics for trading cards when he doesn't have a number?

doesn't matter... some of Reggie Bush's rookie cards came out with him wearing a #5... just made them more valuable because there ended up being more with him in #25

[SirPanther]

I read somewhere that the rookies will be wearing their pro jersey with their college # on it.

[Montsta]

Can he wear anything Panthers when he's not even officially on the team yet?

[Panthercougar68]

They send in ninjas to get the uniforms from the locker rooms that's how they do it.

Honestly though how can he wear something Panthers?

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

They send in ninjas to get the uniforms from the locker rooms that's how they do it.

Honestly though how can he wear something Panthers?

Because he's a Carolina Panther :cam:

[Double Trouble]

what time is this event tomorrow? i only live 45 minutes away...and i want a pic with cam to put on facebook!!!! hahaha

[pantherfan81]

what time is this event tomorrow? i only live 45 minutes away...and i want a pic with cam to put on facebook!!!! hahaha

Panini America Gears Up for Busy Weekend at the 2011 NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere

May 18, 2011 at 10:45 AM

The annual NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere is nothing less than one of the most pivotal events on the trading card calendar every year — and the 2011 edition is upon us.

A dedicated Panini America team departed for Los Angeles this morning for four full days dedicated to capturing the essential content — photographs, autographs, memorabilia, interviews, videos and lasting memories — that will drive its NFL trading card set all year long.

Stay tuned to The Knight’s Lance this week for complete updates and behind-the-scenes access to the 2011 NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere that you simply just won’t get anywhere else.

For Panini America, the event begins in earnest today at the host hotel, where company officials will capture studio photography and autographs from those among the 36 invited rookies who arrive early. That process will continue tomorrow and Friday.

On Friday afternoon from 1-3 p.m., Panini America will be joined by 12 rookies — including A.J. Green, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert and Von Miller — for a special event at the Best Buy store on West Pico Boulevard in West L.A. During the public appearance, players will, among other things, sign autographs on special Panini America blow-up cards and help younger customers complete their official NFL Sticker Albums — all by a special section of the store devoted to Panini America products.

Friday night on the UCLA campus, NFL PLAYERS will host the Premiere League celebrity flag football game.

All of that paves the way for Saturday’s marquee event — the lights, cameras and action of the actual photo shoot inside the historic Los Angeles Coliseum. We’ll chronicle every Panini America step during the all-day affair scheduled to include:

A.J. Green Bengals

Alex Green Packers

Andy Dalton Bengals

Austin Pettis Rams

Bilal Powell Jets

Blaine Gabbert Jaguars

Cam Newton Panthers

Christian Ponder Vikings

Colin Kaepernick 49ers

Daniel Thomas Dolphins

Delone Carter Colts

DeMarco Murray Cowboys

Edmund Gates Dolphins

Greg Little Browns

Jake Locker Titans

Jamie Harper Titans

Jerrel Jernigan Giants

Jon Baldwin Chiefs

Jordan Todman Chargers

Julio Jones Falcons

Kendall Hunter 49ers

Kyle Rudolph Vikings

Leonard Hankerson Redskins

Marcell Dareus Bills

Mark Ingram Saints

Mikel LeShoure Lions

Randall Cobb Packers

Ryan Mallett Patriots

Ryan Williams Cardinals

Shane Vereen Patriots

Stevan Ridley Patriots

Taiwan Jones Raiders

Titus Young Lions

Torrey Smith Ravens

Vincent Brown Chargers

Von Miller Broncos

Panini America Gears Up for Busy Weekend at the 2011 NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere The Official Panini America Blog

[bleys]

damnit, Newton doesn't want to be a professional QB.. just wants to be a on football card. who collects those things anyway?