Jersey Sales Don't Add Up
By Michael C. Wright
LAKE FOREST, Ill. --Jay Cutler, Brian Urlacher, Julius Peppers, Devin Hester: all household names, right?
Perhaps that’s the case in Chicagoland, but to push the Bears’ no-respect sentiment a step further, none of the team’s jerseys made the early January top-sellers list on NFLShop.com, while NFC-North foe Aaron Rodgers checks in at No. 7.
The rankings come from jersey sales taking place from April 1 through Jan. 2
Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers leads the NFL in jersey sales, becoming the first defensive player to top the list since Urlacher in 2006. Following Polamalu are Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts, Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles, Rodgers, Eli Manning of the New York Giants, DeSean Jackson of the Eagles, and Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo checks in at No. 11, followed by Brett Favre of the Minnesota Vikings.
So here’s a little extra motivation for this Bears team fueled by a perceived lack of respect. Have at it.
