Speculation on Peppers' Return

[LinvilleGorge]

3 minutes ago, Hammerin'Cam1 said:

It's as if you believe if he Hurney, Ron arent fired now, they can't be fired anytime after that .. let's give them 2019, will you? 

No. They've had plenty of years. No need to waste another one.

[rippadonn]

Elite players are elite because of unique physical traits that make them better than average.

Guys like Reggie White and Peppers can outlast and outplay JAGS of any age. That's why they are elite and that's why DE's with high upside have come and gone while Pep is still productive.

All you guys want new this new that but there is no guarantee all this new pieces will be elite. Elite players dont grow on trees and draftees aren't sure to become elite, that's a crap shoot.

What if most of you got your wish and Shaq replaced TD?!? Disaster! Until you can find a better Luke, TD, Pep replacing top players with rookies and JAGs is an act of futility.

You think this team sucks now?!? Tear it all apart and see what happens. This team has too many holes to tear everything apart and let "old" players go who are still better than your JAGS. They don't grow on trees.

[pantherclaw]

If he wants to play another year. Hell yeah. 

 

Would be nice not require him to start - better players in front of him. 

[Car123]

It's crazy how some people here expect us to overhaul every position in one offseason. Not possible with 7 draft picks and a salary cap.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Nah 

[TheSpecialJuan]

6 hours ago, thebigcat said:

Southpark area would be devastated to see that family move!!! Please Panthers resign Claudia Sampedro Peppers

ew, gross 

[Chief Keek]

I think he would be good for one more season, the issue was his situational role turned into a starter position. If they can land a quality DE in Free Agency and the Draft he would be great depth.

[GoPanthers123]

Can he Head Coach?

[kungfoodude]

I wouldn't be against him returning for the right price. Would prefer it in a reserve role.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

7 hours ago, SOJA said:

His wife posted on Instagram yesterday saying they want one more season for Christmas. 

One of her friends (I assume) posted "u want one more lol" 

She responded with "I've been talked into it."

 

On the contrary, it seemed like the panthers media heavily hinted yesterday might be Peps last home game. Maybe the poster who has a legit source with peppers could comment 

Pep looks really sharp in his red suit.  

[Gucceland]

You let Pepper play until he says he is done.  He did more than enough this year to keep him around.  One of the best athletes to ever play in the NFL and he is still in great shape.

[luke nukem]

9 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Somebody who's not pushing 40.

No, we're not going to remake the entire line in a single offseason, but I do think it's time we got started.

what if we draft a DE in the first? a year of Pep mentoring while being the DE #4 wouldnt be the end of the world. I have more faith in him to get to the QB than Cox or Obada.

[Proudiddy]

I think some are still forgetting that Pep didn't come into the season 100%, having come off shoulder surgery.  Honestly, imagine signing Clowney and having Pep play a situational role or Wes Horton's role...  that would be ideal.  The problem is, we came into the season with him not being 100%, playing limited snaps, and yet still expected him to be among our best pass rushers per snap.  He's still got something in the tank, but he needs his role to be appropriate and snaps limited.

I'm all for cutting the fat where needed, but Pep would still be fantastic in a lesser role, so long as we upgrade talent at the position overall.

[Jangler]

I'd come back for another 6-10 season.