Peppers update from nfl.com

[carpanfan96]

I couldn't find the exact article I was looking for but here some tidbits from Peppers when he talked about his Training program and such. LINK

although Julius tried constantly, he wasn’t always able to keep the distractions in check. The summer before his freshman year at UNC, the school’s dean booted Julius from the summer orientation program for numerous curfew violations and because he used a university stipend to buy a pair of Air Jordan’s, which were mistakenly sent to the Office of the Dean instead of then-head coach Dean Smith’s office. Sent packing and told not to return until classes started, Julius had veered off course before the semester even began and marked himself as a problem child for newly-hired freshman advisor Carl Carey.

During his first days at UNC, Carey, who has a Ph.D. in educational psychology, was briefed on the football star. “I first met Carl my freshman year when he was assigned as the academic advisor for the whole freshman class,” Julius says. “But it ended up that he was specifically assigned to keep me in line. I came pretty close to failing out of UNC that first year, but Carl walked me through everything and helped me get through it.”

While Carey was prepping Julius for tests and retests in courses like Drama 15, Julius was doing just fine for himself when it came to his game. During the 2000 football season, he established himself as a top pass rusher in college football, setting a school record with 24 tackles for a loss, and coming within one sack of tying Lawrence Taylor’s single-season school mark of 16. On the court, he developed into a bruising power forward, leading the Tar Heels to the Final Four in 2000. In 2001—his last season with UNC—Julius won the Lombardi Award as the nation’s top lineman and the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player. These accolades solidified his position as a top 2002 NFL Draft pick.

Balancing two sports at a big-time college was at times difficult for Julius, but he believes it benefited him in both arenas. “Basketball helped me with my footwork and gave me a much more athletic style of play in football,” he says. “But the physical nature and aggressiveness of being a football player helped me bang with the big boys down low.”

In 2002, when draft time rolled around for the dual-sport athlete, Carey became more than Julius’ academic advisor. Noticing the endless phone calls Julius was getting from shady agents, Carey began screening the requests and became the talking head for the future star. Eventually, Julius handed over all draft duties to Carey, letting him make the major decisions. Carey’s help paid off; the Carolina Panthers selected Julius as the second overall pick.

Along the way, Julius grew up by learning from his mistakes and from the guidance of a key advisor—now his dear friend and agent. “I have seen a lot of guys who were as talented as me, or maybe even more talented, who didn’t make it, because they didn’t have the right people around them,” Julius says. “Now that I am fully grown, I know the importance of doing the right thing, and I’ve learned how to do it.”

Since college, Julius’ growth has entailed straightening up his off-field hiccups, taking home the 2002 NFL Rookie of the Year Award and leading the Panthers to the Super Bowl in 2003. His 2004 Pro Bowl season was one of the most impressive ever by a defensive lineman, with 52 tackles, 11 sacks, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and two touchdowns. Knowing that there is still room for growth, Julius has used his vow of dedication and discipline to leave the distractions and negative experiences behind.

[unicar15]

Carey was Peppers Academic adviser of sorts at UNC, they became good friends, while Carey kept Peppers from Flunking out. (he almost did his freshman year) Then when the draft came around, Peppers hadn't signed an agent and was getting a crazy amount of calls, So Carey started screening them, then Carey decided where Peppers would Train for the Combine (still trains with the same guy), Then ended up being Peppers Agent when he got drafted and it came time for him to sign.

So Peppers and Carey are really good friends, probably Peppers most trusted and best friend.

So pretty much being an agent for a player that is guaranteed to get a great contract is mindless and you have to pretty much try to screw it up (as Carey is doing right now). He is clearly acting as a confidant and friend of Peppers as opposed to the guy who is in charge of his financial well-being. Kind of explains why something as unprecedented as refusing a trade to 28 of 32 NFL teams is currently taking place...

[rayzor]

probably why none of us should be in football management or agents.

good intentions pave the path to stupid.

[Jangler]

Say what you want about Rosenhaus, but at least he does what's best for his clients. If he were Peppers agent he would either be signed or traded by now.

[rayzor]

Say what you want about Rosenhaus, but at least he does what's best for his clients. If he were Peppers agent he would either be signed or traded by now.

i think you are right about most of that. i am not sure that he does what's best for his clients but he gets things done.

this peppers thing would be over if he had rosenhaus and if he had a competent agent we would be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

[CWalker4205]

on a side note, has Shefter been fired from the NFL? He hasn't had any blogs since 3/6 and he usually has the best info

[carpanfan96]

on a side note, has Shefter been fired from the NFL? He hasn't had any blogs since 3/6 and he usually has the best info

That's a good Question, Might be on vacation before the draft though.

[ChucktownK]

Say what you want about Rosenhaus, but at least he does what's best for his clients. If he were Peppers agent he would either be signed or traded by now.

Rosenhaus = highest paid NFL player...LOL

I think it was last year or year before one of the guys on either NFLN or ESPN said he had like around 30 sports clients.

* Aundrae Allison, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings.

* Brendon Ayanbadejo, linebacker, Baltimore Ravens.

* Dominique Barber, safety, Houston Texans.

* Antwan Barnes, middle linebacker, Baltimore Ravens.

* Darian Barnes, fullback, New Orleans Saints.

* Marion Barber, running back, Dallas Cowboys.

* Anthony Becht, tight end, St. Louis Rams.

* Jacob Bell, offensive lineman, St. Louis Rams.

* Yeremiah Bell, safety, Miami Dolphins.

* Jon Beason, middle linebacker, Carolina Panthers.

* Bernard Berrian, wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings.

* Atari Bigby, safety, Green Bay Packers.

* Anquan Boldin, wide receiver, Arizona Cardinals.

* Fernando Bryant, cornerback, Free Agent.

* Phillip Buchanon, cornerback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

* Plaxico Burress, wide receiver, New York Giants.

* Rock Cartwright, running back, Washington Redskins.

* Dan Cody, defensive end, Free Agent.

* Dan Connor, middle linebacker, Carolina Panthers.

* Jameel Cook, fullback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

* Najeh Davenport, running back, Free Agent.

* Kellen Davis, tight end, Chicago Bears.

* Darnell Dockett, defensive lineman, Arizona Cardinals.

* Reuben Droughns, running back, New York Giants.

* Eddie Drummond, wide receiver, Free Agent.

* Ebenezer Ekuban, defensive lineman, Denver Broncos.

* Demetric Evans, defensive lineman, Washington Redskins.

* Fred Evans, defensive tackle, Minnesota Vikings.

* Ronald Fields, defensive lineman, San Francisco 49ers.

* Travis Fisher, defensive back, Detroit Lions.

* London Fletcher-Baker, inside linebacker, Washington Redskins.

* Drayton Florence, cornerback, Buffalo Bills.

* Jabar Gaffney, wide receiver, Denver Broncos.

* Frank Gore, running back, San Francisco 49ers.

* Earnest Graham, running back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

* Quinn Gray, quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs.

* Chris Hanson, punter, New England Patriots.

* Nate Harris, linebacker, Free Agent.

* Tommie Harris, defensive tackle, Chicago Bears.

* Justin Hartwig, offensive lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers.

* Jason Hill, wide receiver, San Francisco 49ers.

* Renaldo Hill, safety, Miami Dolphins.

* Reynaldo Hill, Cornerback, Tennessee Titans.

* Glenn Holt, wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals.

* Marcus Hudson, defensive back, San Francisco 49ers.

* Jack Ikegwuonu, cornerback,Philadelphia Eagles.

* Larry Izzo, linebacker, New York Jets.

* Taylor Jacobs, wide receiver, Free Agent.

* Edgerrin James, running back, Arizona Cardinals.

* Chad Johnson, wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals.

* Charles Johnson, defensive end, Carolina Panthers.

* Donnie Jones, punter, St. Louis Rams.

* Greg Jones, running back, Jacksonville Jaguars.

* Thomas Jones, running back, New York Jets.

* William Joseph, defensive lineman, Free Agent.

* Jevon Kearse, defensive end, Tennessee Titans.

* Damione Lewis, defensive line, Carolina Panthers.

* Sam Madison, cornerback, New York Giants.

* Olindo Mare, kicker, Seattle Seahawks.

* Evan Mathis, Offensive lineman, Miami Dolphins.

* Darrell McClover, linebacker, Chicago Bears.

* Bobby McCray, defensive end, New Orleans Saints.

* Jerome McDougle, defensive end, New York Giants.

* Stockar McDougle, offensive lineman, Free Agent.

* Bryant McFadden, cornerback, Pittsburgh Steelers.

* Willis McGahee, running back, Baltimore Ravens.

* Mike McKenzie, cornerback, New Orleans Saints.

* Randy McMichael, tight end, St. Louis Rams.

* Hanik Milligan, safety, Free Agent.

* Travis Minor, running back, St. Louis Rams.

* Anthony Montgomery, defensive tackle, Washington Redskins.

* Vernand Morency, running back, Free Agent.

* Santana Moss, wide receiver, Washington Redskins.

* Sinorice Moss, wide receiver, New York Giants.

* Chris Myers, offensive lineman, Houston Texans.

* Michael Myers, defensive lineman, Free Agent.

* Jacob Nanney, defensive tackle, Arizona Cardinals.

* Moran Norris, fullback, Detroit Lions.

* Adewale Ogunleye, defensive end, Chicago Bears.

* Greg Olsen, tight end, Chicago Bears.

* Buck Ortega, tight end, New Orleans Saints.

* Kassim Osgood, wide receiver, San Diego Chargers.

* Terrell Owens, wide receiver, Buffalo Bills.

* Roscoe Parrish, wide receiver, Buffalo Bills.

* Luke Petitgout, offensive tackle, Free Agent.

* Kenny Phillips, safety, New York Giants.

* Antonio Pierce, linebacker, New York Giants.

* Zach Piller, offensive lineman, Free Agent.

* Michael Pittman, running back, Denver Broncos.

* Clinton Portis, running back, Washington Redskins.

* Keiwan Ratliff, cornerback, Indianapolis Colts.

* Kerry Reed, wide receiver, Free Agent.

* Antrel Rolle, cornerback, Arizona Cardinals.

* Brett Romberg, offensive lineman, St. Louis Rams.

* Matt Roth, defensive end, Miami Dolphins.

* Mike Sellers, Fullback, Washington Redskins.

* Lito Sheppard, cornerback, New York Jets.

* Jeremy Shockey, tight end, New Orleans Saints.

* Chad Simpson, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts.

* Antonio Smith, defensive lineman, Houston Texans.

* Dwight Smith, safety, Detroit Lions.

* Kevin Smith, running back, Detroit Lions.

* Paul Spicer, defensive lineman, Jacksonville Jaguars.

* Donte' Stallworth, wide receiver, Cleveland Browns.

* Drew Stanton, quarterback, Detroit Lions.

* Marcus Stroud, defensive lineman, Buffalo Bills.

* Fred Taylor, running back, New England Patriots.

* Devin Thomas, wide receiver, Washington Redskins.

* Zach Thomas, linebacker, Free Agent.

* Lawrence Timmons, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers.

* Stephen Tulloch, linebacker, Tennessee Titans.

* Billy Volek, quarterback, San Diego Chargers.

* Darius Walker, running back, Houston Texans.

* Gabe Watson, defensive tackle, Arizona Cardinals.

* Nate Webster, linebacker, Denver Broncos.

* Greg Wesley, safety, Free Agent.

* Ernest Wilford, wide receiver, Miami Dolphins.

* Kellen Winslow Jr, tight end, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

* Eric Winston, offensive tackle, Houston Texans.

* Striper Bolerjack, offensive lineman, retired

* Derrick Ward, Runningback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[Upper Deck West End Zone]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/19/belichick-any-deal-for-peppers-will-need-signature-time/

Major backtracking. And why should we believe anything that comes from belly cheat? He's a cheating c*nt.

[Snake]

Say what you want about Rosenhaus, but at least he does what's best for his clients. If he were Peppers agent he would either be signed or traded by now.

He is a good agent even though he represents some bad clients.

[dexterpyro]

Rosenhaus is a good agent...Much Better than Scott Boras or Carey...Rosenhaus represents his clients knows wht he can get for them and only causes problems when there is a need to... GMs respect him and want to do business with him because he understands the salary cap and more money sometimes equals more problems

[ChucktownK]

Rosenhaus is a good agent...Much Better than Scott Boras or Carey...Rosenhaus represents his clients knows wht he can get for them and only causes problems when there is a need to... GMs respect him and want to do business with him because he understands the salary cap and more money sometimes equals more problems

July 2005: Saving a life in Orlando

While Rosenhaus is unpopular in some corners for his confrontational negotiation on behalf of his NFL clients, he received very positive national attention on July 19, 2005, when he saved the life of a four-year-old boy, Maurice Hill. Hill had no pulse and had essentially drowned in the pool at the Grand Floridian Hotel in Orlando. Rosenhaus, a former lifeguard, administered CPR until paramedics arrived and restored the youngster's breathing.[3]

Rosenhaus was credited with saving the young boy's life. Regarding the event, Rosenhaus joked that he "put down his phone" for a change. "I was thrilled to help the boy. It was nice to be a good guy for once," Rosenhaus said.

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1982751

[OneBadassCat]

Rosenhaus is a good agent...Much Better than Scott Boras or Carey...Rosenhaus represents his clients knows wht he can get for them and only causes problems when there is a need to... GMs respect him and want to do business with him because he understands the salary cap and more money sometimes equals more problems

Well... until Beasons rookie contract is up.

[Nu Guns]

Well... until Beason rookie contract is up.

ahh shyt !!!! I didnt realize he was his agent, but it makes sense. Jon is very smart. We need to keep him at all costs.