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An article from fan nation I found but I couldnt paste it right sorry,
Julius Peppers Meet the Green Bay Packers
Throw the Green Bay Packers into the mix of teams that could try and steal Julius Peppers away from the Panthers this offseason. Peppers has stated a desire to leave the only NFL team he's known in order to find a defense that will, to paraphrase, maximize his abilities. His agent, Carl Carey, has said that, "[Peppers] certainly feels that he can excel in a 3-4 defense," something the Panthers, at least of right now, do not employ. You can take this message to heart, because even after a disastrous '07 campaign, Peppers declined a contract extension with Carolina. This is not a money issue, though Peppers would certainly command a big contract on the open market. His desire for a new team and defense seems genuine.
Meanwhile, at the Frozen Tundra, the Green Bay Packers just underwent a massive overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. Dom Capers has come in to employ his vaunted 3-4 defense. Say what you want about his headcoaching job in Houston, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Capers is a defensive wizard. Seemingly everywhere he goes his schemes pay immediate dividends for a team. And if his head coaching job still gives you nightmares, recall when he took a second year franchise to the NFC Championship in '96.
To sweeten the pot, Mike McCarthy just signed Mike Trgovac to coach the defensive line. Who is Trgovac? None other than the recently departed defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. He confessed the difficulties of being a DC under a defensive-minded head coach (John Fox) and turned down a contract extension.
This seems like an ideal marriage for both the Packers and Peppers (gotta love the alliteration too). In Peppers' case, he wants a new scheme to challenge his talent and skills; the Packers have the scheme he's looking for and a recognizeable face on the staff. In Green Bay they're looking for defensive line help (in all likely hood Aaron Kampman will transition to linebacker); Peppers (6'7", 290 lbs) is an ideal DE to help in the 3-4 transition.
It's a match made in heaven, but there are obstacles all over the place. The Panthers will surely franchise Peppers. They can't let a premier DE leave for nothing and by franchsing Peppers they either guarantee: his return, two first round picks in compensation, or a beneficial trade. Packers GM Ted Thompson loves the draft more than anything. Surrendering an assortment of picks in a trade isn't his thing, and hell would freeze over before he'd give out a huge contract and two first picks to boot.
The contract Peppers would command may also stand in the way. Right now the Packers have some of their promising young talent nearing the ends of rookie contracts. In other words, Greg Jennings might be extremely aggravated if Green Bay doles out the millions for Peppers before they address him.
To further complicate matters, the defense Peppers wants might be coming to his backyard. Carolina has undergone a massive defensive overhaul as well. As of yet the direction of the defense is unknown. John Fox firmly believes in the 4-3, though. Scheme changes are pretty unlikely in Carolina, but a remote possibility exists.
Still, the interests of the Packers and Peppers are so in synch it'd be foolish to think Ted Thompson isn't deliberating the subject. Despite the numerous hurdles, Peppers is the kind of football player that's worth the heavy price. The Vikings paid a king's ransom for Jared Allen, and no one's bemoaning that decision in Minnesota. When the '09 season kicks off, we could very well see Julius Peppers donning the Green and Gold.
Julius Peppers Meet the Green Bay Packers
Throw the Green Bay Packers into the mix of teams that could try and steal Julius Peppers away from the Panthers this offseason. Peppers has stated a desire to leave the only NFL team he's known in order to find a defense that will, to paraphrase, maximize his abilities. His agent, Carl Carey, has said that, "[Peppers] certainly feels that he can excel in a 3-4 defense," something the Panthers, at least of right now, do not employ. You can take this message to heart, because even after a disastrous '07 campaign, Peppers declined a contract extension with Carolina. This is not a money issue, though Peppers would certainly command a big contract on the open market. His desire for a new team and defense seems genuine.
Meanwhile, at the Frozen Tundra, the Green Bay Packers just underwent a massive overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. Dom Capers has come in to employ his vaunted 3-4 defense. Say what you want about his headcoaching job in Houston, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Capers is a defensive wizard. Seemingly everywhere he goes his schemes pay immediate dividends for a team. And if his head coaching job still gives you nightmares, recall when he took a second year franchise to the NFC Championship in '96.
To sweeten the pot, Mike McCarthy just signed Mike Trgovac to coach the defensive line. Who is Trgovac? None other than the recently departed defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers. He confessed the difficulties of being a DC under a defensive-minded head coach (John Fox) and turned down a contract extension.
This seems like an ideal marriage for both the Packers and Peppers (gotta love the alliteration too). In Peppers' case, he wants a new scheme to challenge his talent and skills; the Packers have the scheme he's looking for and a recognizeable face on the staff. In Green Bay they're looking for defensive line help (in all likely hood Aaron Kampman will transition to linebacker); Peppers (6'7", 290 lbs) is an ideal DE to help in the 3-4 transition.
It's a match made in heaven, but there are obstacles all over the place. The Panthers will surely franchise Peppers. They can't let a premier DE leave for nothing and by franchsing Peppers they either guarantee: his return, two first round picks in compensation, or a beneficial trade. Packers GM Ted Thompson loves the draft more than anything. Surrendering an assortment of picks in a trade isn't his thing, and hell would freeze over before he'd give out a huge contract and two first picks to boot.
The contract Peppers would command may also stand in the way. Right now the Packers have some of their promising young talent nearing the ends of rookie contracts. In other words, Greg Jennings might be extremely aggravated if Green Bay doles out the millions for Peppers before they address him.
To further complicate matters, the defense Peppers wants might be coming to his backyard. Carolina has undergone a massive defensive overhaul as well. As of yet the direction of the defense is unknown. John Fox firmly believes in the 4-3, though. Scheme changes are pretty unlikely in Carolina, but a remote possibility exists.
Still, the interests of the Packers and Peppers are so in synch it'd be foolish to think Ted Thompson isn't deliberating the subject. Despite the numerous hurdles, Peppers is the kind of football player that's worth the heavy price. The Vikings paid a king's ransom for Jared Allen, and no one's bemoaning that decision in Minnesota. When the '09 season kicks off, we could very well see Julius Peppers donning the Green and Gold.
