Peppers wants out.

[capfolly]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3839736

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Defensive end Julius Peppers let the Carolina Panthers know he is looking for a change of scenery.

"The front office has been informed of my desire to explore opportunities with other NFL teams following the expiration of my contract next month," Peppers said in a statement released by his agent Carl Carey. "At this point in my NFL career, I am seeking new challenges that will allow me to grow, develop and reach my personal potential on the football field.

"I strongly feel that making a move at this time is in my best interest. I appreciate the entire Panthers organization and am thankful for the seven seasons I've spent with the team."

The Panthers have the option to franchise Peppers, which would mean paying him nearly $17 million next season.

"Julius is firm in his decision that he needs a change," Carey said. "He feels that he can thrive in another system. While he has been selected to four Pro Bowls and designated as an All-Pro during his career, he feels that he has yet to develop to his full potential. This is the case of a great player who seeks to become an elite one."

[charlottenian]

reason....

[JakeFlake]

well, there it is. Franchise him and hang a for sale sign around his neck.

[mountainpantherfan]

Watch out, the poo is about to hit the fan!

[charlottenian]

I just hope we get to keep Gross while this Peppers mess gets taken care of.... losing both would be devastating...

[Brooklyn Bully]

reason....

Yep.

Looks like we'll get a First Round Draft Pick afterall.

Hmm...wouldn't it be odd if they KNEW about this last year then they made the deal that traded away our pick?

[djshinodalp]

well, there it is. Franchise him and hang a for sale sign around his neck.

He's being upfront about it, good. And I agree with what you said.

[Kettle]

:cryin:

[frash.exe]

"At this point in my NFL career, I am seeking new challenges that will allow me to grow, develop and reach my personal potential on the football field."

AKA "you suck trgovac"

[Nicbsbll2]

No surprise here.

[charlottenian]

Mike fuging Trgovac and John Piece of poo Fox.... do you hear this?

"he feels that he has yet to develop to his full potential. This is the case of a great player who seeks to become an elite one."

[djshinodalp]

Yep.

Looks like we'll get a First Round Draft Pick afterall.

Hmm...wouldn't it be odd if they KNEW about this last year then they made the deal that traded away our pick?

I think we should also bring in a big name DEF player.

[charlottenian]

I wish the Big Cat would FORCE Fox to fire that POS Trgovac and bring in a defensive mastermind that would let Julius at least consider returning to Carolina...

[JakeFlake]

With no first round pick, I think we MUST franchise him and get that pick back.