Peppers is staying

[mantal]

Gross just today said he had his fingers crossed he stays. Doesn't sound like a cancer to me. That being said, my bet is he gets traded. But I wouldn't be devastated if he stayed this year...

thats the first i've heard of that

According to some who listened to the interview. WFNZ hasn't posted it yet...

[niblet]

It's a possibility, and those of you who are adamant that Peppers has zero chance of remaining a Panther are delusional.

The emotions are high with Peppers right now, so it's understandable that many of you believe he's gone no matter what because you are so worked up over the whole situation. Stuff like this has happened before in the NFL, though, with players like Briggs, 85, and others.

Also, with the the erraticity of Peppers's demands over the course of this offseason, him suddenly withdrawing back into "wanting" to stay a Panther for currently unknown reasons is not impossible.

[Kevin Greene]

No, he must go.

[King Taharqa]

Peppers is gone. 17M for 1 year would destroy our cap situation. Both sides are playing hardball right now, but he's good as gone.

[niblet]

As he likely will. But to say there's absolutely no chance he stays is ridiculous.

[Woodcookedbbq]

In the unlikely event that Peppers stays, maybe his attitude will improve under Meeks leadership.

Plus, if he wants to keep his NFL career alive, he better play to the best of his ability.

[Udogg]

Peppers made 14 mill last year. So that means roughly 3 million more this year. Also we don't have to shell out any big bucks for another 1st round pick. We are fine. If no takers then make him play. He has to play well or it cost him big money also. Plus if he blows out a knee thats millions that got flushed down the drain. If he decides to sit, then we still don't have to pay him, plus we fine him. Its not the end of the world.

[hdevonxz]

Some of you guys aren't thinking.

Peppers and his agent aren't stupid, if he tanks and takes off this season no one in there right mind would want to sign him. Or at least not for a significant amount, and Peppers will be 30 so that would also casts doubt. Peppers and his agent both know how holding out, or playing soft would hurt his value.

[SorthNarolina]

There are four situations I see happening. I chose the most exteme options in each of the four situations.

1

We keep him and force him to play. We are without a first round pick and any room to work with through free agency. He plays hard (even though he wants out). The D-line still does not have any talent. The defense plays simmilar to 08.

2

We keep him and he goes bananas. "If" he plays he dissapeers. Then when it's time to trade him next year we are a stuck with a 30 year old DE with severe motivational issues having 2 out of the last 3 years being total disasters. Most likely that deal would be far less than what we can get now. The defense plays worse than 08.

3

We trade him for some deal that includes a first rounder(or two?!?!) and we also have some room to sign mid level defensive lineman. With the talent we acquire on the defensive line we are able to make up for peppers leaving and may even improve. Peppers is happy and we are are happy. The defense plays the same or better than 08.

4

We trade him for some deal that includes a first rounder(or two?!?!) and we also have some room to sign mid level defensive lineman. Our replacements do a terrible job which keeps the defense at it's season ending performance level. Peppers goes on to break records. We all feel like crap. The defense plays the same or lesser than 08.

[Snake]

The deal will get done and Hurney didnt bring up a trade because its not how the Fran tag is supposed to work. He didnt burn his bridges for no reason the dude is gone get over it.

[carpanfan96]

Peppers made 14 mill last year. So that means roughly 3 million more this year. Also we don't have to shell out any big bucks for another 1st round pick. We are fine. If no takers then make him play. He has to play well or it cost him big money also. Plus if he blows out a knee thats millions that got flushed down the drain. If he decides to sit, then we still don't have to pay him, plus we fine him. Its not the end of the world.

only problem with him sitting is that the tag would stay with the team till after week 10.

[Pimpdaddy]

only problem with him sitting is that the tag would stay with the team till after week 10.

yeah... he did mumble something about not wanting to cripple the team. Hope this isnt what he meant.

[Nemesis]

what if Peppers stays makes his $17,000,000.00 , plays at half speed and then does like Berry Sanders and walks away in to the sunset..

GO PANTHERS.......................

[bigdog_10_2002]

I want peppers gone in a bad bad way. But, i'm also intrigued by the aspect of him staying. Not so much that I think he may play his arse off, but rather the fact that i'm curious as to how the crowd at B.O.A. will react when they call his name out. I for one will be booing till i'm blue in the face.

I wasn't so mad at him for wanting a change of scenery, but when he and his agent began thinking they held the cards and that they had the upper hand, that soured me to the both of them. I myself, don't consider him to be a part of this team since he said he didn't want to be here.

just my .02 cents though