Julius Peppers Announces Retirement

[Jesse]

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/julius-peppers-panthers-retirement

Quote

Anybody who knows me knows I’m not big on words and I don’t like to put myself out there, so I’m just gonna get right to it.

Seventeen years is a long time to be playing this game. It’s two careers for a lot of people. I’m thankful that I have been able to play so long and still be healthy. I’m not all banged up and beaten down. I still feel good.

But as much as I would love to play forever, I know that I can’t. It’s gotta end at some point.

That point is now.

Today, I’m retiring.

 

[PantherBoy95]

One of the most physically gifted and talented players I've ever seen play the game of football.
Thanks Pep.

[OldNorthPowell]

[Sam Mills Fan]

Man did he have an interesting career here. He was my favorite Panther until he signed with the Bears which led to me, being the immature brat I was back then, throwing his jersey away in the trash. But I'm glad he had a chance to come back and make things right and did pretty well for an old man. First ballot Hall of Famer.

[ncfan]

 

 

[Bronn]

Tied with Smitty for Panthers GOAT.

Thanks for the memories Pep. I never stopped loving you, even when you left for other opportunities.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Thank you Pep! Can’t wait to see you in Canton some day soon. 

[Bronn]

1 minute ago, ncfan said:

 

omg tears

[beastson]

Damn. Them videos bring it back. Damn I wish we won in 03'

[Sam Mills Fan]

2 minutes ago, Bronn said:

Tied with Smitty for Panthers GOAT.

Thanks for the memories Pep. I never stopped loving you, even when you left for other opportunities.

I think he's #1. He's going to be a first ballot Hall of Famer and he spent most of his career here. No one else can touch that, other than hopefully Luke one day.

[rippadonn]

Thanks so much Pep!

[Bronn]

1 minute ago, Sam Mills Fan said:

I think he's #1. He's going to be a first ballot Hall of Famer and he spent most of his career here. No one else can touch that, other than hopefully Luke one day.

I disagree. I think Smitty is first ballot HOF and WR GOAT IDGAF. But, this thread is for Pep, so I won't digress.

[jfra78]

was hoping he would go another year.  Will definately miss him, hope he enjoys retirement.

[4Corners]

What a legend. Played in a final four and super bowl. Aside from Jordan, maybe the best athlete the state of NC has ever produced. Go Heels!