Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina Panthers. His reasoning is that the Panthers have ignored him all offseason, which is kind of funny since the Super Bowl just ended this weekend, but whatever. He has wanted out for 2 years now, and the Panthers are in a really tough spot. They can franchise him again, but he might not show up this time, plus the price tag is crazy. I was really on board for the Patriots going after him, but I don't think it is worth it (and that is saying something since I am a huge Peppers fan). My reasoning? Well look at this quote...
"That deal was to make me the highest-paid defensive player, but slightly, very slightly," Peppers said. "I didn't really feel the sincerity behind that deal."
The Panthers offered him to the be highest paid defensive player in the NFL after a 2007 season in which he only had 2 1/2 sacks. I'm sorry Peppers, but you are asking for too much. I also question whether he will be one of those guys that gets his money and then takes it easy. I don't know what will happen with him, but I don't think he will be with the Panthers or the Patriots next season.
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