With Peyton Manning signing in Denver, its obvious that there will be one major casualty of this whole tour de force. Not only will Denver have a brand new legend to cheer for, but Tebowmania in Denver is officially over. The Broncos have already said they would be trading the golden boy, and some analysts are saying they wont get much for his services.

Since the signing, Tebow’s cards have not taken a huge hit, even with many collectors believing that his days as a starting quarterback are over for the foreseeable future. That I don’t get. Maybe people feel a team out there, like Jacksonville or Miami will try to cash in on his history in the state.

2010 Topps Chrome Tim Tebow Auto

2010 Topps Five Star Tim Tebow Patch Auto

2010 Topps Five Star Tim Tebow Inscription Auto

2010 Contenders Tim Tebow Ticket Auto BGS 9.5

Personally, I had no idea why so many people were going all in on a guy like Tebow, whose skill set is so different from the usual successful starter in the NFL. He was able to pull off a few miracle wins, but needed some major luck and coincidence to make it work. We saw what the future was going to be like for him in the games against the Patriots, especially in a division like the AFC West. Bottom line, the powers that be in Denver believed a very similar future was in store, and that was evident in their furious pursuit of Manning.

Im not saying Peyton is going to be even close to where he was during his recent years with the colts. For me, I am taking a downgraded Peyton Manning over whatever Tim Tebow’s complete package turns out to be in a few seasons. Manning is worth that chance, especially with a budding defensive powerhouse and some nice additions through the draft in the next few years.

Manning isn’t the last piece to the puzzle in big-D, but he is a great piece to fit into the scheme. As one of the most intelligent football minds ever, its rare that he wont be able to make a system a winner, a fact that is only hindered by injury potential. Manning’s neck is fragile at best, and that is a scary thought when your next guy on the chart is Adam Weber.

Tebow will land somewhere, and Im sure he will get another shot. However, for collectors, I cant say that buying any more of his cards is a good idea. I actually have no idea why any investors would have held the cards during that win streak, but im sure there are a few people who have. The ship has sailed, and it might be a long time before it comes back to port.