# Card Notes Topps Air Raid was a 1995 insert set celebrating the aerial prowess of NFL quarterbacks during an era when passing offenses began dominating the league. Released during the mid-90s football card boom, Air Raid captured collectors' imaginations with its dynamic design and focus on the game's most exciting plays. The set remains a nostalgic touchstone for fans who collected during football's golden card-buying years. This dual-subject card features Drew Bledsoe and Ben Coates, the complementary stars of the New England Patriots' emerging offense. Bledsoe's arm talent and Coates' reliable receiving made them a formidable partnership, and this pairing reflects their on-field connection. Collectors appreciate cards highlighting these successful quarterback-receiver combinations from the era.