Opinions wanted on Julius Peppers

[Yeagermeister]

thanks, i knew there was one......

I was hoping Jerry would draft him

 

[KingintheNorth]

Peppers is actullay attainable especially if we make the cap motivated cost-cutting moves I anticipate we will. Carolina could franchise him but if they do that they risk losing Pro Bowl left tackle Jordan Gross.

He would only play OLB for us. Bringing him here to play DE (in our 3-4) would be like trading for Steve Smith and making him a tight end. This could all be bs but I know someone who played with Peppers and he has said that Peppers has always talked about playing for Dallas. Who knows. It's not likely but it is possible if he hits the open market.

I would think signing him meant 3 things.
1/Greg Ellis released or traded.
2/DeMarcus Ware re-signed or at least an agreement has been reached. No way we can spend that kind of money on Peppers if Ware hasn't gotten his yet.
3/Trading away Anthony Spencer, possibly to Miami. Shoulld bring back a decent draft pick too.

Ware and Peppers would defintely form one of the most feared pass rushing duo's in NFL history.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Jimmy LEONHARD is an interesting story. Just to show you what this guy is made of. RUDY aint got nuthin on this guy,LOL Goes something like this......Comes from a tiny town in Northern Wisconsin. Like 350 people in it. Got recruited by some div 2 schools but would have none of it. Walked on with the Wisconsin Badgers and made it. Ended up being an all big 10 safety and kick returner, only knock on him is his size. Only like 5-9. Smart kid, tuff as nails. Has managed to have a decent career in the pro's. DONE VERY WELL with Baltimore this year.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Jimmy LEONHARD is an interesting story. Just to show you what this guy is made of. RUDY aint got nuthin on this guy,LOL Goes something like this......Comes from a tiny town in Northern Wisconsin. Like 350 people in it. Got recruited by some div 2 schools but would have none of it. Walked on with the Wisconsin Badgers and made it. Ended up being an all big 10 safety and kick returner, only knock on him is his size. Only like 5-9. Smart kid, tuff as nails. Has managed to have a decent career in the pro's. DONE VERY WELL with Baltimore this year.

....................The Dallas Cowboys need MORE of exactly this type of player IMO.Fire and desire. Knows exactly how blessed he is to have an NFL career and shows it on the football field. No Limo's and Armani suits for this guy!

 

[JBS]

I do not recall exactly who it was - if I had to guess I would say it was Hostile, but whoever it was mentioned that coming up in this years free agency there was a top notch defensive lineman that was itching to play for dallas and the feeling was mutual. Whoever it was posted about this well before this past season had even begun. Does anyone else remember this post? Many people on the board here were guessing Peppers and Haynesworth..

 

[Rack]

...............Actually reports started coming out as early as least year that Peppers in fact does want to play here. He was the guy that Mickey, at least I think it was Mickey, said was " TOO DIE FOR" when talking about potential freeagents that wanted to play in Dallas.

I seriously doubt Mr. "If he's so good, why is he available" would call ANY free agent "To die for".

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

I do not recall exactly who it was - if I had to guess I would say it was Hostile, but whoever it was mentioned that coming up in this years free agency there was a top notch defensive lineman that was itching to play for dallas and the feeling was mutual. Whoever it was posted about this well before this past season had even begun. Does anyone else remember this post? Many people on the board here were guessing Peppers and Haynesworth..

..........I DO! It was Peppers.!

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

I seriously doubt Mr. "If he's so good, why is he available" would call ANY free agent "To die for".

You would be wrong too............

 

[rathalarge]

Yep, the offseason is officially here. Lets pick up everybody with a big name, not worry about salary cap implications, and forget about the most talent doesn't always win! As we've just seen!

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

I seriously doubt Mr. "If he's so good, why is he available" would call ANY free agent "To die for".

...............Maybe, just out of shear MEANNESS alone, myself or someone else will take the time to dig up the old article....:laugh2: " To die for" were the EXACT words that were used. Your forgiven. But......never doubt me on ANYTHING football or Cowboys AGAIN!

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Before anyone calls me crazy, just want a few opinions on Julius Peppers. Anyone think he could hold up playing RIGHT end in a 3-4 defense? Before you say NO, remember, im not talking about just any random 3-4, im talking about an attacking ONE GAP scheme like our own. Where he can use his quicks and explosiveness to penetrate. Peppers goes 6-7 285, 300 or so pounds is considered ideal. IMO Peppers just may be the one 4-3 end who could pull this off if put into the right 3-4 system. Wouldnt work in a New England style 3-4. ALSO ,Before I get told "this isnt Madden" , Yeah, I know that o.k, just looking for Opinions on if he could make the conversion or not.

Probably could do it, I don't know for certain, but the chances of it happening are extremely slim cause he's going to want huge money.

 

[Rack]

You would be wrong too............

Prove me wrong then, Chico.

...............Maybe, just out of shear MEANNESS alone, myself or someone else will take the time to dig up the old article....:laugh2: " To die for" were the EXACT words that were used. Your forgiven. But......never doubt me on ANYTHING football or Cowboys AGAIN!

Considering you have the football knowledge equivelant to the present I just dropped into my toilet, it's not difficult (nor incorrect) to challenge you on ANYTHING cowboys or football related.

 

[NextGenBoys]

Peppers would be a OLB here.

He could be either. Athletic enough for OLB, yet strong enough to hold the point of attack.

Thats why he's "To die for"

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Prove me wrong then, Chico.



Considering you have the football knowledge equivelant to the present I just dropped into my toilet, it's not difficult (nor incorrect) to challenge you on ANYTHING cowboys or football related.

............I am quite certain my fine young boy that I have probably forgotten more than you know.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Hmmmmmmm, I see Keisel is starting again today for the Steelers at right def end, just like he has all year long. Weighs in at 285 pounds. LMAO. How can he do this? Because they play an aggressive penetrating 3-4 thats why. Weighs the same as Peppers, nowhere NEAR as explosive.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

I dont want to prove you wrong just yet Rack. I want you to keep denying the quote was said a while longer. This way your shame will be far greater when proven WRONG!.....:laugh2:You see, I have the distinct advantage in this. I KNOW, the quote was in FACT said, you however are just guessing it wasnt yet acting as if it is a fact it wasnt.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

He could be either. Athletic enough for OLB, yet strong enough to hold the point of attack.

Thats why he's "To die for"

............BINGO! Finally someone who GETS IT, and Quite probably remembers the quote too....Kudo's for being a knowledgeable fan.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

HEY ......POP QUIZ TIME! There are 4 teams in the conference championships next weekend, what do ALL four teams defenses have in common? ...........Ahhh heck, I'll answer it...LOL All 4 defenses have attacking, shoot the gap , aggressive front sevens. None of this read and react plug the gap stuff with those guys. Those guys do not sit back and react to what the offense is doing, they dictate to the offense, THEY are the aggressor , not the other way around. Pitt, Balt, Philly, and even Arizona. We are almost there too, just a whisker away. Sure you still dont wanna try Peppers out at def end?...

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Now, once we all come around to MY way of thinking here, and get on the same page everything will be just GROOVY. Got it Chico?!....

 

[alancdc]

He is from NC, but doesn't he go to Texas in the offseason? Seems I read that. Playing in Charlotte is hard on him. He is not a rah rah leader, and gets ripped for it. I don't have a problem with it at all. However, how would we ever afford him.