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Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:43 am EST

Will Pariots make a play for Julius Peppers?

By Joe Zedalis

With the money they saved by sending Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs, there is talk the New England Patriots could spend some of it by trying to obtain Julius Peppers, the unhappy and franchised Carolina Panther, according to the Boston Herald.

Peppers has already said he would accept a trade to the Dallas Cowboys, two teams in the NFC South, and one in the AFC. According to the report, Many believe the AFC team is the Patriots, who are considered the holy grail of virtually every title-starved veteran. Making matters even more interesting is that the Cowboys lack a first-round pick and the Panthers would prefer not to trade Peppers within the division, leaving the mystery AFC team with an advantage.

The four-time Pro Bowler is a pass rushing demon who already has said he's "maxed out" in the 4-3 and would like to switch to outside linebacker in a 3-4.

Source: Boston HeraldNew Window

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  1. Brian B
    1. Posted by Brian B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    That would be awesome
  2. Casey W
    2. Posted by Casey W Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    patriots always go for the free agents and old veterans who get cut
  3. Miami 11-6 08 AFC East Division Champions
    3. Posted by Miami 11-6 08' AFC East Division Champions Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    I sure hope not...lol
  4. baseball
    4. Posted by baseball Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:52 pm EDT

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    That would be sick peppers isnt that old hes still got atleast 5 good years left in him
  5. Erik A
    5. Posted by Erik A Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    i think julius peppers in a patriots uniform would have to make the patriots a legitimate super bowl player early in the season.
  6. Window Cleaner
    6. Posted by Window Cleaner Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 pm EDT

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    Kansas City fans would love to see him here.
  7. Miami 11-6 08 AFC East Division Champions
    7. Posted by Miami 11-6 08' AFC East Division Champions Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    Don't make me nausious.. I was just starting to feel better from Vrabel leaving...lol
  8. sirknightplaya
    8. Posted by sirknightplaya Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:24 pm EDT

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    dont forget the chagers play a three four and with them letting Igor go this is a possibility
  9. superheckman
    9. Posted by superheckman Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    He is only 29... he's got some life left in him. I think any team would love to have an athlete like Peppers.
  10. brian b
    10. Posted by brian b Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:03 pm EDT

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    They probably are. They could use him.
  11. Miami 11-6 08 AFC East Division Champions
    11. Posted by Miami 11-6 08' AFC East Division Champions Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    (((On my way right now to Carolina to talk some sense into Peppers))) NOOOOOO!!!!lol
  12. Patriots R Cheaters
    12. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Fox & company should have went after Cassel, then Peppers would change his tune.
    True...Peppers isn't happy with several things but Jake Delhomme is top of the list.
  13. thestash88
    13. Posted by thestash88 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:05 pm EDT

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    dis would be insane but i doubt it happens they have to resign mankins & wilfork
  14. hooliganbull
    14. Posted by hooliganbull Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    i still can't figure out how the patriots traded cassel AND vrabel and only got a 2nd round pick ?!!?
    they should have had at least two picks in later rounds as well......wonder what the real story is here ?
  15. D White
    15. Posted by D White Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    send him to Chicago.
  16. Tired of Nitwits
    16. Posted by Tired of Nitwits Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    There is a glaring need!...Would love to see it!!!
  17. Dominick S
    17. Posted by Dominick S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    Cowboys fans would love to get Peppers but I don't think they can afford him, they have to sign D-WARE.
  18. Yankees4Lyfe
    18. Posted by Yankees4Lyfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Hahahaha I love how Peppers and Lewis want to come to Dallas...
    You can't say and believe Dallas is such a bad team when you have players like these chomping at the bit to play for them.
    Seeing how free agency is playing out only 4 days in it only shows how interesting things will be until the start of the season...man it is just too far away!
  19. Patriots R Cheaters
    19. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    Peppers just wants to get in Jerry Jones billfold and play 8 games a year in that new stadium...
    - thats all that is
  20. jct8832000
    20. Posted by jct8832000 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    trade the traitor to detroit. would serve him right!
  21. Obie,John John, JP
    21. Posted by Obie,John John, JP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT

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    The cash amount is the big deal, we just cleared space and Peppers would take up that whole cap!!! I would rather pass on Peppers, seems too big of a salary hit, not to mention what we have to give up for him.....
  22. hooliganbull
    22. Posted by hooliganbull Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    thats because there are no rules in dallas....you can be a punk or a wanna-be-gangsta like you, and still get paid (pacman)
  23. joe cool
    23. Posted by joe cool Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    lol...... the pariots.......those jerk-offs at yahoo can't even hire people who can spell !! what a joke
  24. Steve
    24. Posted by Steve Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:41 pm EDT

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    Pariots? Now you guys aren't even trying.
  25. joe cool
    25. Posted by joe cool Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    i agree 25.....pac man is a punk who was given another chance...no team wants him now. just plain to stupid to know how good he had it...off to burger king

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