Picky Player Peppers

[Perfectionist]

Say that 10 times real fast. Says he would only play for four other teams.

Would the Cards be one of them?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3916583

 

[sportznutt]

Here's the si.com version of it:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Julius Peppers still wants out of Carolina, but he'll only agree to be traded to four teams, further complicating the Panthers' efforts to get compensation for the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end.
On the eve of the deadline to place the franchise tag on Peppers, a person close to the player said Wednesday that the impending free agent wants to play for Dallas or three other unnamed teams, two of them in the NFC.
The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the list wasn't supposed to be made public, said Peppers wouldn't agree on a trade to any other team, which would limit the Panthers since Peppers would likely have to sign a new contract with that new team before a trade could be executed.
Carolina would likely seek a first-round draft pick and other compensation for their all-time sacks leader, who announced last month that he wanted to leave after seven seasons. The Cowboys don't have a first-round pick this year. The Panthers would also likely prefer Peppers not play for a fellow NFC team.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

he wants to also play in a 3-4 and i'm sure he wants to play for a contender. The Cardinals fill both requirements.

 

[Billy Flynt]

He wants to play on a bigger stage... obviously not in the "armpit of the NFL..."

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

He wants to play on a bigger stage... obviously not in the "armpit of the NFL..."

the Cards just played on THE BIGGEST stage. They fit that criteria as well. Plus, they'll be on TV primetime alot this year.

 

[football karma]

the other two NFC teams are reportedly in the NFC South (none of which play a 3-4) -- go figure

I really, really doubt its the Cardinals

maybe its the years of conditioning

 

[cgolden]

This might be stupid question but I'll ask it anyways: Is Peppers worth the risk at $9 million a year or so?

Granted, he's probably the most 3-4 OLB on the market now (even though he's not really an OLB) that Suggs got tagged. But it sounds like a big risk to pay a 29 year old a mega contract to play a position that he's never played. Maybe he plays it and is awesome from day one, but it's also possible that he never really masters the position and we're left with a $9 mill a year situational pass rusher.

 

[Jersey Girl]

the Cards just played on THE BIGGEST stage. They fit that criteria as well. Plus, they'll be on TV primetime alot this year.

I think a lot of people/players just aren't sold on our Cards quite yet. Heck, they knocked them all the way to the Super Bowl.

 

[CardinalChris]

Just because we had success last year don't assume players see us as a "contender" I have a hunch many could see the team as the latest in the long list of hot teams that flash in the SB and fade out. My guess is his other 2 NFC teams are probably also in the NFC East (Philly and New York?)

 

[Scott MS]

Peppers played in small market Carolina. He probably wants Dallas, NY Giants, or Philadelphia. Maybe his AFC team is the Steelers.

 

[1DS]

We won't go after him because we drafted a very similar player in Calais Campbell.

 

[Shane]

We won't go after him because we drafted a very similar player in Calais Campbell.

Holy moly that some funny stuff right there.

 

[Pariah]

We won't go after him because we drafted a very similar player in Calais Campbell.

Peppers is not really like Campbell at all.

 

[Sandan]

Want to bet Q has the same list, they all know JJ will over pay

 

[Renz]

When Peppers gets the big money, his play will tail off again.

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

When Peppers gets the big money, his play will tail off again.

That seems to be true more often than not.

 

[Shogun]

I'm going to guess and say he wants to play for the following.....

Cowboys
Redskins
Dolphins
Patriots

 

[Perfectionist]

Peppers now tagged by NC.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3919050