Falcons not expected to pursue Peppers

[CatMan72]

From an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution titled "5 things we learned at the NFL combine":

FORGET ABOUT PEPPERS: The indicators are pointing toward the Falcons not getting involved in the Julius Peppers derby. The buzz words that keep coming from general manager Thomas Dimitroff are “fiscally responsible” moves. My man Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer noted that Peppers turned down a deal that would have paid him between $13 and $14 million last summer. A deal in a higher range doesn’t appear to fit the Falcons definition of “fiscally responsible.”

Link:http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2010/03/01/atlanta-falcons-5-things-we-learned-at-the-nfl-combine/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_falcons_blog

I hope this guy is right, seeing Peppers in a Falcons uniform is the only thing that would really bother me. I dislike the Bucs, Cowboys, Patriots, Eagles, etc but I HATE the Falcons.... most obnoxious/ignorant NFL fans.

To be a Falcons fan, you have to take an oath to practice aggressive stupidity when it comes to all things related to football.

[Swarly]

yay.

although I was never really worried about him going to the Falcons. I'm a bit more scared of Suh becoming a buccaneer than Peppers going to an NFC south rival..

[necroplasm]

yay.

although I was never really worried about him going to the Falcons. I'm a bit more scared of Suh becoming a buccaneer than Peppers going to an NFC south rival..

yea thank god Bucs won those last 2 games that they won

... Suh is a monster.

[Jackofalltrades]

They still have a shot at McCoy, who Mayock has rated #1 ahead of Suh.

[Fiz]

signing peppers would fly in the face of their team philosophy, which under dimitroff has basically been to ignore the defense.

[guyinchesapeake]

If what was reported on these boards is true about what the 'Cats offered Pep to stay, and he turned that down, I have to wonder what kind of advice he's getting, because I find it hard to believe that ANY team would come up with a better package.

http://www.derp/2010/2/26/1328337/gantt-reveals-panthers-offer-to

If he hates it here so bad that he wants out regardless, then that's another matter altogether. But to think he can do better than 13.5 mil for 5 years, well, all I can say is have at it.

[CatMan72]

I think it's about the $ for Peppers only because the $ is a sign of respect.

It's my understanding that the last offer we made him was the one last summer and the only time he has heard from the FO since the season ended was when they called his agent to inform him that we would not apply the tag - so it's pretty clear that we intend to move on without him.

That being said, I wonder what would happen if Peppers comes back after testing the market and tells the Panthers he will take the offer they made him last summer?

[Swarly]

That being said, I wonder what would happen if Peppers comes back after testing the market and tells the Panthers he will take the offer they made him last summer?

this forum would implode