Tom Brady New England PATRIOTS 2018 Game Issued COLOR RUSH Jersey. Features include 2018-44 year/size tag, NIKE logo on sleeves, correct open length sleeves, shortened length, sewn on name and numbers, NFL shield, etc. I was told only 4 of these exist. VERY RARE offering from the G. Equivalent to MEARS A5 grade. MEARS Authentications LLC Jersey Grading and Evaluations Criteria. The following is the criteria used by MEARS Authentications, LLC. MEARS evaluates game-used jerseys based on a 1-10 grading scale. Points are also awarded for characteristics such as provenance, supporting imagery, wear, and use. Points are subtracted for condition issues, restoration, and other noted inconsistencies. Further detailed evaluation criteria ...