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Julius Peppers retires
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:23 am
by UOK
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2589 ... retirement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, fourth on the NFL's all-time sack list, on Friday announced his retirement after 17 NFL seasons.
Re: Julius Peppers retires
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:08 am
by Otis Day
He hung around quite a while. I guess I didn't even know he was playing this year. Didn't catch any Panther games. Good long career for him.
Re: Julius Peppers retires
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:24 am
by IotaNet
Nothing but love and respect for Peppers. I always resented the "takes plays off" narrative that seemed to bubble up with disgruntled fans. As the article says, "Peppers was a model of consistency. He had at least seven sacks in all but two seasons, including a career-best 14.5 in 2008."
Good for you Pep -- we'll see you in the Hall Of Fame.
Re: Julius Peppers retires
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:45 am
by UOK
He was a solid Bear, too. Just happened to play during the decline of the Lovie/Angelo era, and the wheels fell off before a late-career resurgence in Green Bay.
Re: Julius Peppers retires
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:13 pm
by Umbali
Always hated when a Bear I liked left and ended up the GB
Re: Julius Peppers retires
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:19 pm
by The Marshall Plan
One of the most exciting memories I have as a Bears fan was the day we signed Julius Peppers. Like the Mack trade, I'll remember where I was and what I was doing when it happened. Hopefully he's a first ballot HOF'er.