BillyKilmer Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 AP source: Peppers' trade list has only 4 teams Wednesday, February 18, 2009 By MIKE CRANSTON, AP Sports Writer * Print * ShareThis CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Julius Peppers still wants out of Carolina, but he'll only agree to be traded to four teams, further complicating the Panthers' efforts to get compensation for the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end. On the eve of the deadline to place the franchise tag on Peppers, a person close to the player said Wednesday that the impending free agent wants to play for Dallas or three other unnamed teams, two of them in the NFC. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the list wasn't supposed to be made public, said Peppers wouldn't agree on a trade to any other team, which would limit the Panthers since Peppers would likely have to sign a new contract with that new team before a trade could be executed. Carolina would likely seek a first-round draft pick and other compensation for their all-time sacks leader, who announced last month that he wanted to leave after seven seasons. The Cowboys don't have a first-round pick this year. The Panthers would also likely prefer Peppers not play for a fellow NFC team. The news provides another twist in an important _ and perhaps very costly _ week for the Panthers, who are also trying to hammer out a new contract with Pro Bowl left tackle Jordan Gross. That deal could cost Carolina approximately $9 million a year. It was thought that if the Panthers could sign Gross before Thursday afternoon, they would slap the franchise tag on Peppers. That would mean offering a one-year deal worth $16.7 million, but it would mean no other team could sign Peppers without giving up two first-round picks. That would leave the Panthers the option to trade Peppers and get compensation in return, similar to what Kansas City did last year. After placing the franchise tag on defensive end Jared Allen, the Chiefs traded him to Minnesota for a first-round pick and two third-round choices. But Allen also agreed to a six-year contract with the Vikings that included $31 million in guaranteed money and could be worth $74 million if he meets certain incentives. Peppers, who had a career-high 14 1/2 sacks last season, turned down a contract offer from Carolina last year that would have made him one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL. Interested in playing in a 3-4 defensive scheme instead of Carolina's 4-3 alignment, Peppers wouldn't say last week if he would hold out of if the Panthers place the franchise tag on him and then don't trade him. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney did not immediately return a phone message Wednesday. http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2009Feb18/0,4670,FBNPanthersPeppers,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinthePRF Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'm gonna go with the Dolphins, 49ers, and Packers as the other three. Just a guess, with Dallas being the least likely with no first rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 In a dream world ... .Ware and Peppers at Outside Linebacker .... Oh my goodness. In reality, won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggins77 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm gonna go with the Dolphins, 49ers, and Packers as the other three. Just a guess, with Dallas being the least likely with no first rounder. I'm with you on the 49ers and Packers, but the Dolphins don't run a 3-4 do they? I'm thinking he wants to go to the Steelers or Pats as the AFC team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm with you on the 49ers and Packers, but the Dolphins don't run a 3-4 do they? I'm thinking he wants to go to the Steelers or Pats as the AFC team. Miami does run a 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Basically Carolina has until tomorrow to get the Jordan Gross deal done then Franchise Peppers. When/If they Franchise Peppers, it's going to cost them a costly $16.683million. If Peppers does hit the market, I guarantee you Jerry finds a way to get him in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Basically Carolina has until tomorrow to get the Jordan Gross deal done then Franchise Peppers. When/If they Franchise Peppers, it's going to cost them a costly $16.683million.If Peppers does hit the market, I guarantee you Jerry finds a way to get him in Dallas. That's a really shortsighted view considering the Cowboys cap situation compared to the rest of the league. Don't think for a second that Peppers won't go to the highest bidder. Don't think for a second that the Cowboys can come even close to being the highest bidder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 That's a really shortsighted view considering the Cowboys cap situation compared to the rest of the league. Don't think for a second that Peppers won't go to the highest bidder.Don't think for a second that the Cowboys can come even close to being the highest bidder. Cap :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:. We all know how modern day "Cap" works. Some cuts that could happen. DE: Greg Ellis = saves 4 millions against the cap SS: Roy Williams = saves 2.22 millions against the cap CB: Anthony Henry = saves 3 million against the cap ( if cut before March ) If they want him, they can go get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 If Peppers does hit the market, I guarantee you Jerry finds a way to get him in Dallas. Just what the Pokes need, another huge ego, and contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just what the Pokes need, another huge ego, and contract Peppers > Rest of Jerry's signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 In a dream world ... .Ware and Peppers at Outside Linebacker .... Oh my goodness.In reality, won't happen. But you have Spencer and Ellis. Or are you considering Spencer in the Carpenter category?And I agree, it won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Peppers > Rest of Jerry's signings any non-poke FA> Rest of Jerry's signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 But you have Spencer and Ellis. Or are you considering Spencer in the Carpenter category?And I agree, it won't happen. Spencer's a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 But you have Spencer and Ellis. Or are you considering Spencer in the Carpenter category?And I agree, it won't happen. Spencer actually gets on the field. Can't compare them. Carpenter hands out water all game. Ellis will start crying soon about his contract like he does every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggins77 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just what the Pokes need, another huge ego, and contract I don't think Peppers has an ego, at least living in Charlotte, he is a low key kinda guy. Actually, the guy is a weirdo and wants nothing to do with his teammates or spotlight. Quite the opposite of a typical Dallas player if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Spencer's a beast Yes he really is..............Or so I've been told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Spencer actually gets on the field. Can't compare them.And if you signed Peppers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 And if you signed Peppers? 1st annual, 1st Round Pick Waterboy Off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 1st annual, 1st Round Pick Waterboy Off:rotflmao:Time to draft more OLB's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The Panthers placed the franchise tag on Julius Peppers. With T Jordan Gross signing a six-year deal Thursday, the Panthers are able to keep their best two young talents. For now. Peppers is due $17 million and wants out, so the Panthers are expected to seek a trade. He should attract a Jared Allen-like package as the Draft nears, but Carolina should exhaust all chances to keep him. Ultimately, it's their call despite his tough talk. Source: Charlotte Observer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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