NFL.com article-Peppers best player in team history.

[rayzor]

smith gave all every moment he was on the field. can anyone with a straight and unbiased face say the same about peppers?

[rayzor]

peppers may have been incredibly talented, but he's not the best player we've had. maybe if he had given more on the field and not quit on his team he might not be so hated and might actually be revered.

[frash.exe]

In the context of being a football player, IMO Smith was better than Peppers

If you want to talk about who was the better teammate well I guess it depends on your preference between a mute with no observable passion or a serial asshole

[lightsout]

I don't think Peppers is the best in team history, but he's definitely top 5. I remember him palming the ball out of Vick's throwing hand when he came around the edge and he just took off with it. Not to mention the interceptions that were always awesome to watch.

I miss watching Peppers in his prime. Dude was an animal.

[rayzor]

In the context of being a football player, IMO Smith was better than Peppers

If you want to talk about who was the better teammate well I guess it depends on your preference between a mute with no observable passion or a serial asshole

that better teammate vying for the spot as best player might be a guy like gross or TD or kasay.

[L-TownCat]

Pep was great.  No debate there.  Talent unmeasurable, athleticism unmatched.  Best Panther ever?  Not by a long shot.

 

He's a top-5 Panther for sure.  Not the greatest tho.

[Cj72]

It's easy to pick the nc state fans out in this thread. It's not like peppers held out/ demanded a trade or any of that bs. He simply played out his contract and left. No big deal and definitely no reason to hate.

Btw, I would pick 89!!

[shelbypanther]

These are the top two, IMHO.  Without one's foot, none of the magic of 2003 takes place, along with a bunch of other wins.  Without the other's heart, the 1996 run on the field and the keep pounding mantra that springboarded the team to the SB in 03 doesn't happen......

 

[rippadonn]

My top 5 list as of this point: 1. Smitty 2.Peppers 3.Kasay 4.Newton 5.Muhummad

That's my list now. Most beloved Panthers list would be much different

[KillaCamNewton]

Peppers had one of the best seasons i ever watched from a player in 2004. Anyone else remember him strip the ball from Vick mid-air and then take in 50 yards for a TD?

[KillaCamNewton]

I don't think Peppers is the best in team history, but he's definitely top 5. I remember him palming the ball out of Vick's throwing hand when he came around the edge and he just took off with it. Not to mention the interceptions that were always awesome to watch.

I miss watching Peppers in his prime. Dude was an animal.

Wow. Just saw this. My bad bro

[lightsout]

Wow. Just saw this. My bad bro

TRY'NA STEAL MY THUNDER, SON!?

[KillaCamNewton]

TRY'NA STEAL MY THUNDER, SON!?

Haha yessir my dude

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[Kakarot]

I'd have to give it to Smitty, but Peppers is right there next to him. Definitely the best we've ever had on defense