Today’s game has historical implications for a number of reasons, many of which are surrounding Tom Brady’s chance at becoming one of the winningest playoff QBs of all time. Only three people have won four Super Bowls, and Brady has a chance today to become the fourth with a win against the Giants. His coach, Bill Belichick is also on tap to become one of the most successful coaches of all time, and I think that there are not very many people who would argue with that.

Although Belichick has been known to take liberties with videotaping, and has been accused of being the devil incarnate, the results are the results. Its similarly surprising to believe that anything he has done does not have a single bit of effect on anything card related. In fact, he might be the most valuable signature for a coach not named Lombardi ever. He has been featured on a few cards here and there, and collectors pay through the nose to get his autographs.

Check out these astronomical prices:

2004 Playoff Prime Signatures Bill Belichick Auto /125

2004 Donruss Classics Bill Belichick/Bill Walsh Dual Auto

2004 Fleer Authentix Bill Belichick Auto /250

I think the inclusion of everyday head coach autographs SHOULD NEVER BE EXPLORED in a normal product. Belechick, or Bill Walsh for that matter, are not everyday head coaches. I just want to make both of these points clear, because I am sure that there are a lot of people reading who are screaming at me for even bringing this up out of fear of what could happen as a result. That being said, are there some coaches who should be used as fodder for an insert set? I definitely think so. Look at HOF coaches like Shula, and company, as well as guys like Parcells, Cowher and Jimmy Johnson. Hell, after today, Coughlin may need to be in that group.

On the other hand, coaches themselves do not need a bunch of cards. In the NFL, or any sport if you really think about it, head coaches are expendable. They are the first to go when things get bad, and that isnt even a question. So, without any major accomplishments like Belichick has and could add to, there is no reason to go around blowing up the market. There is a good reason why the autographs are worth what they are, but a flood would not be beneficial in the long term. It would be cool just to see one last hurrah, maybe in a set like base Topps and chrome or even Finest.

That is not a bad thing, especially if the card is Belechick in a hoodie in the blustering wind and snow.