Dear Julius,

[Peppers90 NC]

Now that this most recent catastrophe is behind us, we have to look towards the future. We as an organization have an open window to win the Super Bowl, but could be close quickly if the right moves are not made. Last season, 12-4 is the best record we have had in a long time, and you sir were a big part in that. You have managed yourself off the field as a good citizen, do not seem to be a distraction in the locker room, and you are the most athletic player in the NFL. No one questions your ability, although there are a few that question your desire to play. Our question to you is: That desire or lack there of that could be questioned, does it have to do with football in general or are you unsatisfied here in Charlotte?

We understand you are an NC boy all your life and may want a change of scenery, but we do not know this for sure. What we do know, by what you have said are these two very intriguing things: You want what is best for our organization and you want to compete for a Super Bowl. You cannot argue our offense, despite Jake's poor performance, has elevated itself this year. The defense dominated early on while the offense struggled, then the reverse happened the second half of the season. We cannot warrant firing Fox after a 12-4 season, so we know the philosophy is not going to change. What we need to know, since you claim you want to make sure we are left in a good position, what do you really want?

It appears you are not a money-hungry person that cares about himself first, and we appreciate that. You have made a pretty penny and will make many more. We can offer you the highest defensive contract in league history, and you are this valuable because we know other teams would do the same. We will do that to show our fans we are committed to winning and many enjoy you as a player and as a Carolina boy.

Before we do that, I want to make this offer to you: We will pay you a very high salary, but not as much as other teams would for good of our team in keeping other players such as Gross and also adding a player through FA. This is an unorthedox approach, but we know you want to win more than anything, and this gives us the best chance. This may be actually what you want us to do without saying it. You may want us to trade you and we can get good value as a result. But please consider this and do not take it as an insult, but as a chance to win. You would be a hero as a result.

You have been challenged by our owner to be a vocal leader, but we understand that is not your personality, and we have two other guys on the defensive side that have stepped up for that leadership we need. We feel you have the most God-given talent to be a very special football player, and would love for you to finish your career here be our true Hall of Famer. The ball is in your court, we know that may be your true love anyway, as we know that if your heart and desire do not lye with your current teammates and our organization, it would be best for you to move on, though many would be broken-hearted. Please consider everything we have done and our faith in you before making your final decision.

Thanks for the first seven years,

Panthers organization, teammates and fans

[FrostyOne]

I only want Peppers to go if he takes Mike Trgovac out the door with him

[photoguync]

Um, what he said. (Peppers90)

[rayzor]

I wish he would stay as well. Just make it known what changes you would like to see made in the organization.

BTW, Greener pastures are overrated. They end up going through droughts and all the other problems that you have at home.

There is really no place like home.

[Kettle]

Julius, I have been watching you since your days as a Tarheel when I was dating a girl attending there. I saw several games there in Chapel Hill, and even made the trip with her down to Atlanta to watch you and the rest of the team beat up on Auburn in the Peach Bowl. I was overjoyed to see you remain in Carolina, and become a Panther. You have always been a blast to watch on TV, and even more so in person. Please don't leave us. PLEASE!!!